Lecture 12 Certification of Eco Tourism
Lecture 12 Certification of Eco Tourism
Lecture 12 Certification of Eco Tourism
SOURCES
http://www.ecotourism.org/site/c.orLQKXPCLm F/b.4835383/k.30FE/Certificate_in_Sustainable_T ourism_Management__The_International_Ecoto urism_Society.htm http://www.ecotourism.org/site/c.orLQKXPCLm F/b.4832143/k.CF7C/The_International_Ecotouri sm_Society__Uniting_Conservation_Communiti es_and_Sustainable_Travel.htm http://www.ecotourism.org/site/c.orLQKXPCLm F/b.4835371/k.B727/University_Consortium_Certi ficate___The_International_Ecotourism_Society. htm
COURSES SUBJECT
Sustainable Tourism Assessment and Development Sustainable Tourism Destination Marketing Electronic Marketing and Internet
Applications (currently not available) Ecotourism Management Ecolodge Development Environmental Management for Destinations Tourist Guide Techniques Coastal and Marine Ecotourism Cultural Heritage Tourism Community-Based Tourism
stakeholders
Assess tourism potential using a demand-driven marketing
approach
Conduct a preliminary competitive-advantage analysis, using
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partnerships
Prepare an action-oriented marketing plan Spot opportunities in tourist spending patterns Track preferences of target visitors Add value to natural and cultural attractions Create and link attractions together Benchmark and counter competitor strategies Measure the performance of your marketing campaign Determine your return on your marketing investment
ECOTOURISM MANAGEMENT
Ecotourism has proven to be an economically
viable alternative for attracting tourism revenue without compromising local community values or degrading the environment. This course provides the tools needed by tourism planners, conservationists, businesses and communities to work together to develop ecotourism plans and products that will attract and accommodate the ecotourist while conserving natural resources and benefiting local people. Designed to help you understand the unique structure of the ecotourism industry, the course provides the most recent information on ecotourism marketing approaches and product development.
specialty markets
Use green guidelines for operating a successful ecotourism
business
Analyze and address the special needs of ecotourists and
local communities
Establish an ecotourism planning process at the local and
regional levels
Develop trip circuits and travel packages that are safe and
adding value
ECOLODGE DEVELOPMENT
ecotourism continues to establish itself in the global economy,
the demand for well-planned, environmentally sound lodging facilities is at an all time high. Ecolodges are the answer to this demand. Ecolodges enable the visitor to interact with the natural and cultural surroundings of the region. The facility is created with conservation as a top priority. Innovative water, waste and energy systems lessen impact and promote conservation while planning, construction and operation are carried out in harmony with the natural landscape. This course will help sustainable tourism specialists, investors, resort developers, architects and landscape architects assess the financial feasibility and market potential for an ecolodge. Market research results and trends in this industry will be reviewed in order to more accurately project costs and potential revenue, and determine whether an ecolodge venture is economically viable.
experiences they provide Estimate realistic cost projections/revenue potential and develop pricing strategies Find the best locations and evaluate site development opportunities and constraints Establish regional planning cooperation Develop a master plan to incorporate sustainable development and green guidelines into the project Benefit from the use of renewable energy technologies, and proper water and waste management Launch a successful eco-lodge, including scheduling, budgeting, staffing, "soft" opening, vendor selection, public relations, transportation, and customer service
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tourism
visioning, priority definition, gap analysis, and strategy formation Plan EMS implementation steps using environmental performance indicators and action plans Incorporate the EMS process into existing management regimes and design EMS training programs Review ongoing EMS and make adjustments to reflect failures, successes, and/or changing requirements
organizations
List the different types of tours available and identify the challenges
faced by each
Explore the significance of interpretation and interpretive techniques Establish methods for working with groups of different cultural
skills
Develop techniques for dealing with tour logistics
mangroves, beach/intertidal zones) in the more developed countries have degraded over time, tourists seek intimate contact with nature in more remote and pristine environments. This course assists destination managers, local resort managers, and government authorities in maintaining sustainable marine ecotourism and reef recreation activities while working with the local community to accommodate their needs and preserve the marine and coastal environment. It also shows how marine resorts in degraded areas must work with local authorities to rebuild marine resources to re-establish their place in the traditional coastal tourism and growing marine ecotourism market.
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monitor the cultural tourism development and marketing process (e.g., Iowa's TEAM/CEPP process)
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
In order to receive a certificate, you have to complete three core courses and three electives. The core courses are: 1. Sustainable Tourism Assessment and Development 2. Environmental Management for Destinations 3. Sustainable Tourism Destination Marketing