COURSE OVERVIEW

Heritage and Museum Management is a 10-day course offered by AICD to impart a holistic view of heritage and museum work in participants, in an archaeological, historic, economic, social, political and cultural context. Participants are trained to have a deeper understanding of international and national policies guiding heritage and cultural resources management. Basic skills in management, education and marketing of heritage and museums are also an integral part of the course.

FOR MORE DETAILS AND COURSE OUTLINE PLEASE CONTACT:

PIERRE DUPLIS BRENNER

The Admission Director

AFRICA INSTITUTE FOR CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT (AICD)

HEAD OFFICE:

21 Detroit Plaza |Pretoria Road|Kempton Park|

Gauteng. SOUTH AFRICA

Telephone : +27 733797377

Whatsapp Number : +27 733797377

Email:info@aicdtraining.com

https://aicdtraining.com/

 

For more information https://aicdtraining.com/apply-online/

COURSE OVERVIEW

The concept of “ecotourism” provides destinations (whether they are small resorts or entire countries) with the opportunity to attract tourist revenue while maintaining the long term economic and environmental viability of the region. This course will provide tourism planners-on both a national and a community level-with recommended tools and strategies to develop and implement plans for effectively attracting and accommodating the “ecotourist,” while conserving the areas natural resources and benefiting the local people. The course will also help participants understand the unique structure of the ecotourism industry and how all players in the ecotourism field must work within the principles of responsible ecotourism.

Specifically, public sector planners will learn to better plan and manage the impact of tourism on their destination; to work with local tour operators, resort owners, and park managers to manage the area effectively; to obtain assistance from international conservation organizations and lending institutions; and to work with the local community.

This AICD course will provide tourism planners-on both a national and a community level-with recommended tools and strategies to develop and implement plans for effectively attracting and accommodating the “ecotourist,” while conserving the areas natural resources and benefiting the local people.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Course objectives include:

• Appreciate eco-tourism and its relevance to the recreation and tourism.
• Interpret current trends in eco-tourism.
• Analyze eco-tourism markets and thier sustainability.
• Gain skills in the planning, design, development and maintenance of the environment for sustainable leisure activities.
• Appreciate eco-tourism and its relevance to the recreation and tourism
• Interpret current trends in eco-tourism
• Analyze eco-tourism markets and thier sustainability
• Gain skills in the planning, design, development and maintenance of the environment for sustainable leisure activities
• Experience a variety of eco-tourism activities

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Appreciate the importance of Eco-Tourism in recreation and  tourism
• Knowledge on concepts, goals, objectives and evolution of Eco-tourism development
• Skills to conduct a cost-benefit study of eco-tourism

TARGET AUDIENCE

This course is designed for professionals who are interested in learning about sustainable tourism management and marketing. It is ideal for individuals who work in the tourism industry or are planning to start a career in this field.

COURSE OUTLINE

Introduction

What is “ecotourism,” and how did it evolve?

How ecotourism has been used as a tool for conservation and sustainable development

How does the ecotourism industry work?

What distinguishes the ecotravel market from mainstream travel?

What are the trends in the ecotour/ecolodge market that attracts customers?

What does the private sector need from government to succeed?

The role of non-profits in the ecotourism industry

How ecotour businesses should work with protected areas and local communities

What guidelines and “green” practices are important for the industry to implement?

Avoiding a stampede of ecotour business that undermines sustainability

Marketing trends in ecotourism: finding consumers who care

The Ecotourism Market

Who is the ecotourist and what are they seeking in a vacation?

Understanding all the market players-from travel agents to non-profits

Ecotourism Planning for Governments

How to implement the critical elements of successful national or regional ecotourism plans

Who should be involved?

Assessing existing management and marketing procedures

Reviewing current available infrastructure

Evaluating the capacity of communities, private sector, and parks to manage tourism

Developing marketing and management plans

Establishing clear goals for resources protection and monitoring

Developing training/small-scale finance programs

Destination marketing techniques that work

Identifying your niche

Familiarizing specialty travel vendors with your sites

Developing itineraries that meet demands of ecotour operators

Getting media exposure

Trade fairs and conferences worth attending

Proven techniques for using tourist dollars for long-term sustainability

Analyzing demand for ecotourism in parks and protected areas

Setting appropriate fees for use of parks and protected areas

Establishing appropriate policies for funds generated by parks and protected areas

Managing the impacts of tourism on the local environment and culture

Long-term community involvement procedures

Assessing the capacity of a destination

Key alliance partners and how to most effectively benefit from your alliance

international lending institutions

international and local conservation organizations

local community groups

Planning tools for communities impacted by ecotourism

How local communities can successfully develop grass roots ecotourism projects

How can community leaders more effectively manage ecotourism for the benefit of the local economy and environment?

How to avoid the dangers of too much success too quickly

Educating the ecotourist

Keeping travelers interested and enthusiastic

Education and interpretation techniques

Alternatives to a visitor center

How are guides trained and how should they be trained in the future?

 

 

FOR MORE DETAILS AND COURSE OUTLINE PLEASE CONTACT:

PIERRE DUPLIS BRENNER

The Admission Director

AFRICA INSTITUTE FOR CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT (AICD)

HEAD OFFICE:

21 Detroit Plaza |Pretoria Road|Kempton Park|

Gauteng. SOUTH AFRICA

Telephone : +27 733797377

Whatsapp Number : +27 733797377

Email:info@aicdtraining.com

https://aicdtraining.com/

 

For more information https://aicdtraining.com/apply-online/

COURSE OVERVIEW

Heritage and Museum Management is a 10-day course offered by AICD to impart a holistic view of heritage and museum work in participants, in an archaeological, historic, economic, social, political and cultural context. Participants are trained to have a deeper understanding of international and national policies guiding heritage and cultural resources management. Basic skills in management, education and marketing of heritage and museums are also an integral part of the course.

FOR MORE DETAILS AND COURSE OUTLINE PLEASE CONTACT:

PIERRE DUPLIS BRENNER

The Admission Director

AFRICA INSTITUTE FOR CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT (AICD)

HEAD OFFICE:

21 Detroit Plaza |Pretoria Road|Kempton Park|

Gauteng. SOUTH AFRICA

Telephone : +27 733797377

Whatsapp Number : +27 733797377

Email:info@aicdtraining.com

https://aicdtraining.com/

 

For more information https://aicdtraining.com/apply-online/

COURSE OVERVIEW

The concept of “ecotourism” provides destinations (whether they are small resorts or entire countries) with the opportunity to attract tourist revenue while maintaining the long term economic and environmental viability of the region. This course will provide tourism planners-on both a national and a community level-with recommended tools and strategies to develop and implement plans for effectively attracting and accommodating the “ecotourist,” while conserving the areas natural resources and benefiting the local people. The course will also help participants understand the unique structure of the ecotourism industry and how all players in the ecotourism field must work within the principles of responsible ecotourism.

Specifically, public sector planners will learn to better plan and manage the impact of tourism on their destination; to work with local tour operators, resort owners, and park managers to manage the area effectively; to obtain assistance from international conservation organizations and lending institutions; and to work with the local community.

This AICD course will provide tourism planners-on both a national and a community level-with recommended tools and strategies to develop and implement plans for effectively attracting and accommodating the “ecotourist,” while conserving the areas natural resources and benefiting the local people.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Course objectives include:

• Appreciate eco-tourism and its relevance to the recreation and tourism.
• Interpret current trends in eco-tourism.
• Analyze eco-tourism markets and thier sustainability.
• Gain skills in the planning, design, development and maintenance of the environment for sustainable leisure activities.
• Appreciate eco-tourism and its relevance to the recreation and tourism
• Interpret current trends in eco-tourism
• Analyze eco-tourism markets and thier sustainability
• Gain skills in the planning, design, development and maintenance of the environment for sustainable leisure activities
• Experience a variety of eco-tourism activities

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Appreciate the importance of Eco-Tourism in recreation and  tourism
• Knowledge on concepts, goals, objectives and evolution of Eco-tourism development
• Skills to conduct a cost-benefit study of eco-tourism

TARGET AUDIENCE

This course is designed for professionals who are interested in learning about sustainable tourism management and marketing. It is ideal for individuals who work in the tourism industry or are planning to start a career in this field.

COURSE OUTLINE

Introduction

What is “ecotourism,” and how did it evolve?

How ecotourism has been used as a tool for conservation and sustainable development

How does the ecotourism industry work?

What distinguishes the ecotravel market from mainstream travel?

What are the trends in the ecotour/ecolodge market that attracts customers?

What does the private sector need from government to succeed?

The role of non-profits in the ecotourism industry

How ecotour businesses should work with protected areas and local communities

What guidelines and “green” practices are important for the industry to implement?

Avoiding a stampede of ecotour business that undermines sustainability

Marketing trends in ecotourism: finding consumers who care

The Ecotourism Market

Who is the ecotourist and what are they seeking in a vacation?

Understanding all the market players-from travel agents to non-profits

Ecotourism Planning for Governments

How to implement the critical elements of successful national or regional ecotourism plans

Who should be involved?

Assessing existing management and marketing procedures

Reviewing current available infrastructure

Evaluating the capacity of communities, private sector, and parks to manage tourism

Developing marketing and management plans

Establishing clear goals for resources protection and monitoring

Developing training/small-scale finance programs

Destination marketing techniques that work

Identifying your niche

Familiarizing specialty travel vendors with your sites

Developing itineraries that meet demands of ecotour operators

Getting media exposure

Trade fairs and conferences worth attending

Proven techniques for using tourist dollars for long-term sustainability

Analyzing demand for ecotourism in parks and protected areas

Setting appropriate fees for use of parks and protected areas

Establishing appropriate policies for funds generated by parks and protected areas

Managing the impacts of tourism on the local environment and culture

Long-term community involvement procedures

Assessing the capacity of a destination

Key alliance partners and how to most effectively benefit from your alliance

international lending institutions

international and local conservation organizations

local community groups

Planning tools for communities impacted by ecotourism

How local communities can successfully develop grass roots ecotourism projects

How can community leaders more effectively manage ecotourism for the benefit of the local economy and environment?

How to avoid the dangers of too much success too quickly

Educating the ecotourist

Keeping travelers interested and enthusiastic

Education and interpretation techniques

Alternatives to a visitor center

How are guides trained and how should they be trained in the future?

 

 

FOR MORE DETAILS AND COURSE OUTLINE PLEASE CONTACT:

PIERRE DUPLIS BRENNER

The Admission Director

AFRICA INSTITUTE FOR CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT (AICD)

HEAD OFFICE:

21 Detroit Plaza |Pretoria Road|Kempton Park|

Gauteng. SOUTH AFRICA

Telephone : +27 733797377

Whatsapp Number : +27 733797377

Email:info@aicdtraining.com

https://aicdtraining.com/

 

For more information https://aicdtraining.com/apply-online/