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PREMIER ANNUAL CONFERENCE BY
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Global Eco Asia-Pacific Tourism ConferenceEssential EvolutionCairns, Queensland 2–4 December 2019
Keynote Speakers & Program
ECOTOURISM AUSTRALIA PRESENTS
Rod HillmanChief Executive Officer, Ecotourism Australia
Dewayne MundrabyIPA Tourism & Infrastructure Manager, Mandingalbay Yidinji Aboriginal Corporation
Sveva FallettoConsultant, Nitmiluk Tours & Cicada Lodge
Dr Sally DrimlLecturer and Researcher, Tourism Discipline, UQ Business School, The University of Queensland
Greg BruceGeneral Manager Environmental Services, Division of Planning, Environment and Culture, Townsville City Council
Tara BennettExecutive Officer, Tourism Port Douglas Daintree
John DoorbarDirector of Regions and Capability, New Zealand Māori Tourism, New Zealand
Arturo CrosbyChief Executive Officer, Forum Natura International, Spain
Billie DumaliangManaging Trustee, Masungi Georeserve, Philippines
Mark EvansDirector of Marketing & Public Relations and Co-Owner, Paronella Park
Ben KlaassenDeputy Director-General, Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service and Partnerships, Department of Environment and Science
Dr Kaewta MuangasameFaculty Member of Tourism and Hospitality Management Division, Mahidol University International College, Thailand
Amy Carter-JamesFounder and Managing Partner, Rippl
Francisco DousdebésCorporate Responsibility & Sustainability Manager, Metropolitan Touring, Ecuador
Dr Matt CurnockSocial Scientist, CSIRO
David EdwardsProjects Chief Executive, Department of Innovation, Tourism Industry Development and the Commonwealth Games
Anthea HammonManaging Director, Scenic World Blue Mountains
Jason MundyAssistant Secretary, Marine Parks Branch, Parks Australia Division, Department of the Environment and Energy
Dr Mubarak AlrashediGénéral Director, National Parks, Ministry of Environment, Agriculture and Water, Saudi Arabia
Hugo de JongCertification Manager and Co-founder, Green Destinations, The Netherlands
Cameron CostelloChief Executive Officer, Quandamooka Yoolooburrabee Aboriginal Corporation
Ann DumaliangManaging Trustee, Masungi Georeserve, Philippines
Dr Claire EllisChair, Ecotourism Australia
Cr. Julia LeuMayor, Douglas Shire Council
Keynote Speakers
Willem NiemeijerChief Executive Officer, YAANA Ventures, Thailand
Yvonne ShepherdFounder & Chief Executive Officer, Women’s Fitness Adventures
Andy RidleyChief Executive Officer, Citizens of the Great Barrier Reef
Molly SteerStraw No More Campaign
Andrew WaggProject Manager, Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife Service
Ben O’HaraGeneral Manager, Land and Environment at Turner Family Foundation
Prof Brent RitchieAssociate Dean (Research), Faculty of Business, Economics and Law, UQ Business School, The University of Queensland
Masaru TakayamaChairperson, Asian Ecotourism Network, Thailand
Helen TaitSpecial Adviser, Mandingalbay Yidinji Aboriginal Corporation
John O’SullivanChief Executive Officer, Experience Co Limited
Fred NuciforaDirector, Reef Education and Stewardship, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
Steve NoakesChair, Board of Directors, Binna Burra Lodge
Zuzana ZwiebelFounder, Ayurveda Trails & Journals, India
Kauahi NgaporaGeneral Manager, Whale Watch Kaikōura, New Zealand
Tony SharleyManaging Director, Murray River Walk
Jane Runyu-FordimailChief Executive Officer, Nitmuluk Tours
Liz PechanOwner, The Havannah, Vanuatu
Mark OlsenChief Executive Officer, Tourism Tropical North Queensland
Keith SprouleExecutive Director, Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy
Fuchsia SimsCo-Founder, Adventure Junky
Simon TalbotChief Operating Officer, Parks Victoria
Sofie FormicaConference Master of Ceremonies
Tony Charters AMConvenor, Global Eco Asia-Pacific Tourism Conference
PLENARY SESSION 8:30AM–10:30AM
OPENING SESSION 8:30AM–10:05AMChair: Sofie Formica, Conference Master of Ceremonies
8:30am Welcome to Country
8:50am Convenor WelcomeTony Charters AM, Convenor, Global Eco Asia-Pacific Tourism Conference
8:55am Keynote SpeakerDr Claire Ellis, Chair, Ecotourism Australia
9:15am Keynote SpeakerAmy Carter-James, Founder and Managing Partner, Rippl
9:40am Keynote SpeakerZuzana Zwiebel, Founder, Ayurveda Trails & Journals, India
INSPIRE 10:05AM–10:30AMChair: Sofie Formica, Conference Master of Ceremonies
10:05am Keynote SpeakerMark Evans, Director of Marketing & Public Relations and Co-Owner, Paronella Park
MORNING TEA 10:30AM–11:00AM
PARALLEL PLENARY SESSIONS 11:00AM–12:30PM
SESSION A:ECOTOURISM IN PROTECTED AREAS
SESSION B:ECOTOURISM – A MARKET EVOLVING
11:00am Keynote SpeakerDr Sally Driml, Lecturer and Researcher, Tourism Discipline, UQ Business School, The University of Queensland
11:00am Keynote SpeakerYvonne Shepherd, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Women’s Fitness Adventures
11:20am Keynote SpeakerDr Matt Curnock, Social Scientist, CSIRO
11:20am Keynote SpeakerWillem Niemeijer, Chief Executive Officer, YAANA Ventures, Thailand
11:40am Keynote SpeakerAndy Ridley, Chief Executive Officer, Citizens of the Great Barrier Reef
11:40am Keynote SpeakerFrancisco Dousdebés, Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability Manager, Metropolitan Touring, Ecuador
12:00pm Keynote SpeakerAnthea Hammon, Managing Director, Scenic World Blue Mountains
12:00pm Keynote SpeakerArturo Crosby, Chief Executive Officer, Forum Natura International, Spain
12:20pm Q & A 12:20pm Q & A
LUNCH 12:30PM–1:30PM
Day 1 Monday 2 December7:30AM REGISTRATION DESK OPEN
PARALLEL PLENARY SESSIONS 1:30PM–3:00PM
SESSION A: ECOTOURISM IN PROTECTED AREAS
SESSION B:NATIONAL INDIGENOUS ECOTOURISM ENTERPRISE
1:30pm Keynote SpeakerTony Sharley, Managing Director, Murray River Walk
1:30pm Keynote SpeakerDavid Edwards, Projects Chief Executive, Department of Innovation, Tourism Industry Development and the Commonwealth Games
1:50pm Keynote SpeakerBen O’Hara, General Manager, Land and Environment at Turner Family Foundation
1:50pm Keynote SpeakerCameron Costello, Chief Executive Officer, Quandamooka Yoolooburrabee Aboriginal Corporation
2:10pm Keynote SpeakerKeith Sproule, Executive Director, Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy
2:10pm Keynote SpeakerJane Runyu-Fordimail, Chief Executive Officer, Nitmuluk Tours
2:30pm Keynote SpeakerJason Mundy, Assistant Secretary, Marine Parks Branch, Parks Australia Division, Department of the Environment and Energy
2:30pm Keynote SpeakerDewayne Mundraby, IPA Tourism & Infrastructure Manager, Mandingalbay Yidinji Aboriginal CorporationCo-Presenter: Helen Tait, Special Adviser, Mandingalbay Yidinji Aboriginal Corporation
2:50pm Q & A 2:50pm Q & A
AFTERNOON TEA 3:00PM–3:30PM
PARALLEL PLENARY SESSIONS 3:30PM–5:00PM
SESSION A:HEADS OF AGENCIES FORUM
SESSION B:INTERNATIONAL INDIGENOUS ECOTOURISM ENTERPRISE
3:30pm Keynote SpeakerBen Klaassen, Deputy Director-General, Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service and Partnerships, Department of Environment and Science
3:30pm Keynote SpeakerJohn Doorbar, Director of Regions and Capability, New Zealand Māori Tourism, New Zealand
3:50pm Panel Session• Ben Klaassen, Deputy Director-General,
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service and Partnerships, Department of Environment and Science
• Simon Talbot, Chief Operating Officer, Parks Victoria
• Keith Sproule, Executive Director, Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy
3:55pm Keynote SpeakerKauahi Ngapora, General Manager, Whale Watch Kaikōura, New Zealand
4:20pm Keynote SpeakerLiz Pechan, Owner, The Havannah, Vanuatu
4:50pm Keynote SpeakerProf Brent Ritchie, Associate Dean (Research), Faculty of Business, Economics and Law, UQ Business School, The University of Queensland
4:45pm Q & A
WELCOME DRINKS 5:30PM–7:30PMOptional function as part of the Networking Program, see Registration page for details
MORNING WORKSHOPS 8:30AM–12:30PMChoose to attend one of two morning workshops
OPTION 1 OPTION 2
8:30am Realising ECO Destinations Tourism in Protected Areas
MORNING TEA 10:30PM–11:00AM
11:00am Morning workshops continued
LUNCH 12:30PM–1:30PM
PLENARY SESSION 1:30PM–1:55PM
INSPIRE 1:30PM–1:55PMChair: Sofie Formica, Conference Master of Ceremonies
1:30pm Keynote SpeakersAnn Dumaliang, Managing Trustee, Masungi Georeserve, PhilippinesBillie Dumaliang, Managing Trustee, Masungi Georeserve, Philippines
RESPONDING TO OVERTOURISM 1:55PM–3:10PMChair: Sofie Formica, Conference Master of Ceremonies
1:55pm Keynote SpeakerDr Kaewta Muangasame, Faculty Member of Tourism and Hospitality Management Division, Mahidol University International College, Thailand
2:15pm Keynote SpeakerSimon Talbot, Chief Operating Officer, Parks Victoria
2:35pm Keynote SpeakerFuchsia Sims, Co-Founder, Adventure Junky
2:55pm Q & A
QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL WELCOME 3:10PM–3:30PMChair: Sofie Formica, Conference Master of Ceremonies
3:10pm Keynote Speaker
3:20pm Keynote SpeakerMark Olsen, Chief Executive Officer, Tourism Tropical North Queensland
AFTERNOON TEA 3:30PM–3:55PM
SKYRAIL TECHNICAL TOUR 4:00PM–7:00PMChair: Sofie Formica, Conference Master of Ceremonies
CONFERENCE DINNER 7:00PM–10:30PMOptional function as part of the Networking Program, see Registration page for details
Day 2 Tuesday 3 December7:30AM REGISTRATION DESK OPEN
MORNING WORKSHOP & MASTERCLASS 8:30AM–12:30PMChoose between a morning workshop or masterclass
OPTION 1 OPTION 2
8:30am Evolving Ecotourism Eco-Design Masterclass
MORNING TEA 10:30PM–11:00AM
11:00am Morning workshops and masterclass continued
LUNCH 12:30PM–1:30PM
PARALLEL PLENARY SESSIONS 1:30PM–3:00PM
SESSION A:ECOTOURISM IN PROTECTED AREAS
SESSION B:EVOLUTION OF ECO DESTINATIONS
1:30pm Keynote SpeakerFred Nucifora, Director, Reef Education and Stewardship, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
1:30pm Keynote SpeakerRod Hillman, Chief Executive Officer, Ecotourism Australia
1:55pm Keynote SpeakerDr Mubarak Alrashedi, Général Director, National Parks, Ministry of Environment, Agriculture and Water, Saudi Arabia
1:50pm Keynote SpeakerCr. Julia Leu, Mayor, Douglas Shire CouncilCo-presenter: Tara Bennett, Executive Officer, Tourism Port Douglas Daintree
2:20pm Keynote SpeakerJohn O’Sullivan, Chief Executive Officer, Experience Co Limited
2:10pm Keynote SpeakerHugo de Jong, Certification Manager and Co-founder, Green Destinations, The Netherlands
2:30pm Keynote SpeakerMasaru Takayama, Chairperson, Asian Ecotourism Network, Thailand
2:45pm Q & A 2:50pm Q & A
AFTERNOON TEA 3:00PM–3:30PM
PLENARY SESSION 3:30PM–3:55PM
INSPIRE 3:30PM–3:55PMChair: Sofie Formica, Conference Master of Ceremonies
3:30pm Keynote speakerSteve Noakes, Chair, Board of Directors, Binna Burra Lodge
INNOVATION AND ECOTOURISM FUTURES 3:55PM–4:45PMChair: Sofie Formica, Conference Master of Ceremonies
3:55pm Keynote speakerAndrew Wagg, Project Manager, Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife Service
4:20pm Keynote speakerMolly Steer, Straw No More Campaign
CLOSING SESSION 4:45PM–5:00PMChair: Sofie Formica, Conference Master of Ceremonies
4:45pm Conference Close
Day 3 Wednesday 4 December7:30AM REGISTRATION DESK OPEN
Global Eco Asia-Pacific Tourism ConferenceEssential EvolutionCairns, Queensland 2–4 December 2019
WHO WILL BE ATTENDING?
The Global Eco Conference brings together all sectors of the tourism industry that play a role in delivering experiential, responsible and ecotourism. Attending the conference will be tourism operators, national park agencies, state and national tourism organisations, industry organisations, conservation bodies, marine and reef tourism organisations and a large number of international tourism representatives.
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* Please note that the program is correct at the time of publication and is subject to change. Images courtesy of Tourism Events Queensland
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