E-TOURISM MANAGEMENT
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
How does the ecotourism industry work?
The Ecotourism Market
Ecotourism Planning for Governments
Destination marketing techniques that work
Proven techniques for using tourist dollars for long-term sustainability
Managing the impacts of tourism on the local environment and culture
Key alliance partners and how to most effectively benefit from your alliance
Planning tools for communities impacted by ecotourism
Educating the ecotourist
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
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