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Voluntourism Guidelines Project The International Ecotourism Society Uniting Conservation, Communi t ies and Sustainable Travelwww.ecotourism.org
The International Ecotourism Society | web www.ecotouruism.org email [email protected] | tel +1 202 506 5033
"Responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and
improves the well-being of local people." (TIES, 1990)
Ecotourism
The International Ecotourism Society | web www.ecotouruism.org email [email protected] | tel +1 202 506 5033
What Does TIES Do?Engage.Through an international network of industry professionals, TIES offers valuable networking and business development opportunities.
Educate.As a global source of knowledge and advocacy in ecotourism, TIES offers educational tools and capacity building opportunities for professionals.
Inspire.Utilizing the experiences of the global ecotourism community, TIES helps mainstream sustainability in tourism industry and inspire positive changes.
TIES Association Members
Costa Rica
Alaska
South Korea
Indonesia
Australia
Ontario
Kenya
Norway
BrazilIndia
The International Ecotourism Society | web www.ecotouruism.org email [email protected] | tel +1 202 506 5033
Voluntourism Projects & Partnerships
Photo by Joe Staiano
Voluntourism Partner: Planeterra Foundation
ESTC 2010: Voluntourism Field SessionsVoluntourism Panel
ESTC 2011:Stakeholder Meetingwww.ecotourismconference.org
HOW
The International Ecotourism Society | web www.ecotouruism.org email [email protected] | tel +1 202 506 5033
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Target Market:Voluntourism Providers
Goal: To Create a practical tool that can help voluntourism providers make smart decisions.
“Transform Good Intentions Into Best Practice”
WHY International Voluntourism Guidelines
www.ecotourism.org/voluntourism-projects
The International Ecotourism Society | web www.ecotouruism.org email [email protected] | tel +1 202 506 5033
Opportunities to Implement the Guidelines
Borneo Ecotourism Solution and Technologies (BEST) Society, Malaysia: Conservation and community projects in partnership with Borneo Eco Tours.
WHO
Community Support Network (CSN), Taveuni, Fiji: Non-profit organization run mainly by Fijians, focusing on coastal conservation for local communities
www.yourtravelchoice.org
The International Ecotourism Society | web www.ecotouruism.org email [email protected] | tel +1 202 506 5033
RQ Citizens Disaster Relief Network Japan
“Four-Day Volunteering Package in Tohoku”
www.rq-center.net
Opportunities to Implement the Guidelines
WHO
The International Ecotourism Society | web www.ecotouruism.org email [email protected] | tel +1 202 506 5033
1. Industry Survey
International Voluntourism Guidelines Project
www.ecotourism.org/voluntourism-projects
2. Stakeholder Meeting 3. Draft Guidelines
The International Ecotourism Society | web www.ecotouruism.org email [email protected] | tel +1 202 506 5033
Direct financial contribution to projects
International Voluntourism Guidelines Project
Transparency Skilled vs. Non-skilled volunteersCommunity
Participation Monitoring
Expectations
Reporting
The International Ecotourism Society | web www.ecotouruism.org email [email protected] | tel +1 202 506 5033
Questions?
International Voluntourism Guidelines Project
The International Ecotourism Society | web www.ecotouruism.org email [email protected] | tel +1 202 506 5033
Ayako EzakiDirector of Communications
The International Ecotourism [email protected]
THANK YOU
