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Evaluation
How should we evaluate the 2009 Responsible Tourism Conference in Belize? (mirrored online the Irresponsible Tourism Forum: [|Evaluating the 2009 Belize Conference])

Among the positives: The event could be helping Belize strengthen its tourism laws in favor of responsible tourism ... It was good to see and discuss RT with professionals The most engaged discussions focused on the failures of community-based tourism initiatives and problems in the cruise ship industry There was internet access in the auditorium and participantes were able to update twitter with brief comments about the event and I was able to update the wiki - http://planeta.wikispaces.com - with links and references made during the conference. The twitter hashtag did gather a bit of momentum as a few of the participants used this in the auditorium and then we saw posts retweeted around the world.

Among the negatives: There was virtually no interaction with locals ... Too many speakers read their presentations ... There was far too much transportation (about an hour) between the hotels and the conference venue ... The declaration was composed with limited ability of participants to contribute to the document ... The presentations are not archived online despite promises from ICRT Belize (hopefully this will change!) Too many presenters did not attend sessions in which they were not speaking. One person came back from lunch late one day, went off to visit an archaeological site the second and left the conference before the declaration was discussed on the third day. This type of lame participation makes me ask why they attended the event in the first place ... While there was internet access during the event, there was no single page that people to focus their attention (which could have been very useful in crafting the declaration). Most were checking their emails or surfing the web. After the conference ICRT Belize removed all of the videos from its YouTube channel

March 2010 Update
From Abil Castaneda - After the conference and the drafting of the Belize Declarations on Responsible Tourism, the Government of Belize and a local NGO APAMO, partnered to oversee the creation of the first ever Responsible Tourism Policy in Belize. Up to date, the RT policy is in its final draft stages and will soon be launched as a guiding document for development of tourism in Belize. Subsequently, the Government of Belize, through its IDB-funded Sustainable Tourism Project, is also in the works of starting to develop Belize's first ever National Tourism Master Plan, with the core driver being the Responsible Approach. Also, the Belize Tourism Board is also looking at amending the minimum standard requirements for hotel accommodation properties in the country and to arrive at a level that brings justice to the efforts towards Responsible and sustainable development.

Background
Belize hosted the third International Conference on Responsible Tourism in Destinations October 19-23, 2009. The event took place in beautiful Belmopan, [|Belize] in the Jaguar Auditorium of the University of Belize.

The conference website is [|www.icrtbelize.org] and includes the conference agenda (PDF).

The event was twittered with the hashtag [|#rtbelize09] (more info about tags and tagging)

Planeta.com
Planeta.com's Ron Mader was invited and presented a well-received overview of how Web 2.0 can be used to improve storytelling that links locals and travelers. The presentation is online [|slideshare] and has been viewed more than 4,000 times.

Videos
Ron's Challenge - Post a text or video response to this video!

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Cruiseships
It was as a result of RTD3, the International Conference on Responsible Tourism in Destinations in Belize in 2009 and the issue of cruising was placed on the Responsible Tourism agenda. The Belizean government wanted us to address cruising during the conference and cruising was addressed as one of the four themes. There were four recommendations. C. Cruise Tourism Impacts in Belize and the World //1. in negotiating agreements with cruise ship operators governments in Central America and the Caribbean need to negotiate effectively to maximise the local economic development impacts and to increase the benefits which go to local communities through the sale of crafts and employment. More focus needs to be placed on yield rather than landing numbers.// //2. the carrying capacity needs to be managed to avoid the commodification of culture and the negative effects of tourism// //3. there needs to be regional collaboration in negotiating with the cruise lines on landing fees, activities and the regulation of operational practices// //4. cruise ship arrival numbers need to be capped at a sustainable level determined by national government in order to ensure the environmental, social and economic sustainability of Belize.//

Mexico Connection
The Belize event was preceded by a 1-day city tour in Cancun organised with [|Ecocolors] on October 17. Participants stayed at the [|Hotel Rey del Caribe].

Declaration

Belize Conference on Responsible Tourism in Destinations 19th to 23rd October, 2009, University of Belize, Belmopan Two hundred and fifty participants from 19 countries met together in the Third International Conference on Responsible Tourism in Destinations convened by the International Centre for Responsible Tourism, Belize. The Conference was Co-Chaired by The Hon. Manuel Heredia Jr. Minister, Ministry Of Tourism, Belize and Professor Harold Goodwin of the International Centre for Responsible Tourism, UK In common with the Cape Town Declaration of 2002 and the Kerala Declaration of 2008, this Belize Declaration presents the views of the conference about what needs to be done to make tourism more responsible. This Declaration is not a policy for Belize, nor does it bind Belize in any way. This Belize Declaration presents the results of discussion about how, through Responsible Tourism, to address a number of concerns which arise in many destinations around the world. This Belize Conference accepts the injunction of the Cape Town Declaration “to take responsibility for achieving sustainable tourism, and to create better places for people to live in and for people to visit.” The Cape Town Declaration (2002) defined Responsible Tourism as having the following characteristics: 1. minimises negative economic, environmental, and social impacts; 2. generates greater economic benefits for local people and enhances the wellbeing of host communities, improves working conditions and access to the industry; 3. involves local people in decisions that affect their lives and life chances; 4. makes positive contributions to the conservation of natural and cultural heritage, to the maintenance of the world's diversity; 5. provides more enjoyable experiences for tourists through more meaningful connections with local people, and a greater understanding of local cultural, social and environmental issues; 6. provides access for physically challenged people; and 7. is culturally sensitive, engenders respect between tourists and hosts, and builds local pride and confidence. The Belize Conference applauds the decision of Belize to adopt a national Responsible Tourism policy and invites the Minister of Tourism to present the policy in Oman at the 4th International Conference on Responsible Tourism in Destinations in 2010 and to report on progress in its implementation. The Conference recognises that to achieve the aspirations of Responsible Tourism in Destinations a large group of stakeholders, often with divergent views, need to work together to achieve change. This requires a willingness to identify and develop a common vision and for each part of government, NGOs, the industry and local communities to take responsibility for realising the shared vision, to ask themselves the question “what can we do to realise this shared goal?” and to do it. Responsible Tourism will only be achieved where all of the stakeholders share the broad objectives of the movement and where people across government and the private sector both accept the responsibility and act accordingly. Individuals make tourism more responsible. To this end we urge that government supports an independent initiative by the private sector and the ICRT Belize to instigate national Responsible Tourism Awards to recognise those who are taking responsibility and using tourism to make Belize a better place for its people to live in. By rewarding better practice those who are doing most, those who are taking responsibility, are differentiated from those doing little or nothing and responsible behaviour is encouraged. This Belize Declaration presents the recommendations of this conference about what can be done to make tourism more responsible in five areas of current concern: A. Tourism & Local Economic Development B. Tourism’s Impacts on Marine and Coastal Areas C. Cruise Tourism Impacts in Belize and the World D. Impact of Second Homes Tourism and Condominiums on Local Communities E. Tourism Impacts on Climate Change The Belize Conference considered presentations from academics, NGOs, governments and consultants about these issues and discussed what can be done to address these issues in destinations around the world. The recommendations for action which follow were formulated by working groups during the conference and agreed by the conference as whole. Mindful that it is more likely that action will be taken on short lists, rather than long ones, we have focussed and endeavoured to produce short lists of recommendations. Aware that effective implementation and enforcement is essential to achieving Responsible Tourism we urge governments to review mechanisms for enforcement and the rigour and coherence with which policy is enforced. An Environmental Impact Assessment is only a tool – it is effective only when competently applied and where the process is rigorously enforced. A. Tourism & Local Economic Development 1. there is potential to develop many different opportunities along the major transfer routes in Belize for tourists to engage with rural communities to visit cacao growers, chocolate producers, small farms, crafts people, bars and cafes etc 2. land use planning and tenure needs to be used to ensure continued access to natural livelihood resources for sustainable livelihoods, tourism restrictions on access has restricted local growth. In the near future access to fresh water is likely to become a more significant issue and the maintenance of access rights to fresh water needs urgently to be addressed as does the loss of beach access for livelihood and recreational activity 3. in the tourism clusters work needs to be undertaken with groups of hotels and local communities to develop local tourism industry supply chains so that the benefits of tourism are more widely spread in the local economy. 4. Belize has remarkable cultural diversity with nine distinct cultural groups – there is scope to develop their material crafts culture and their performance cultures and to enhance its value with appropriate interpretation 5. it is important to broaden the participation of Belizeans in tourism both as consumers and as producers and owners of businesses in the tourism industry and to provide educational experiences for Belizeans about what can be done to bring sustainable development to their communities – to bring additional livelihoods and protect their environment B. Tourism’s Impacts on Marine and Coastal Areas 1. the maintenance of a healthy marine ecosystem along Belize’s coast through zoning and regulation of development and habitat maintenance and enhancement is the priority. Tourism and other exploitation of the coast is secondary to the maintenance of a healthy coastal zone. 2. a review of jurisdiction, management and enforcement to ensure effective protection of the coastal zone is an urgent priority. Penalties must reflect the seriousness of the damage to the coastal zone. 3. coastal zone management needs to include the imperative to ensure that there are adequate resources in the coastal zone for housing local people and their sustainable use of marine resources for livelihoods 4. the government needs to identify and prohibit unsuitable forms of tourism development in the coastal zone 5. identify and encourage local community engagement in coastal zone tourism for example mangroves and river experiences C. Cruise Tourism Impacts in Belize and the World 1. in negotiating agreements with cruise ship operators governments in Central America and the Caribbean need to negotiate effectively to maximise the local economic development impacts and to increase the benefits which go to local communities through the sale of crafts and employment. More focus needs to be placed on yield rather than landing numbers. 2. the carrying capacity needs to be managed to avoid the commodification of culture and the negative effects of tourism 3. there needs to be regional collaboration in negotiating with the cruise lines on landing fees, activities and the regulation of operational practices 4. cruise ship arrival numbers need to be capped at a sustainable level determined by national government in order to ensure the environmental, social and economic sustainability of Belize. D. Impact of Second Homes Tourism and Condominiums on Local Communities 1. second home developments should not be permitted to restrict access to beaches and other livelihood assets. 2. there needs to be stricter regulation and enforcement of the license conditions on water, waste management and sewage 3. condominium sales and ownership need to be taxed within Belize. Tax should be applied whether the property is occupied or unoccupied 4. tax incentives to encourage the development of second homes in Belize should be curbed until such time as the benefit to the national economy can be demonstrated. 5. a government agency or NGO should work with communities when the developers begin to arrive to raise awareness of the issues which arise and to ensure that they are aware of the real value of their land. E. Tourism Impacts on Climate Change 1. Ministers of Tourism and Aviation need to work with their colleagues in developing countries and Small Island Developing States to press for aviation taxes on carbon emissions which encourage airlines to improve their carbon efficiency and so that those that fly meet the full costs of the pollution they cause. The funds should be hypothecated for adaptation projects in developing countries. 2. accepting that climate change will have significant negative impacts on Belize the Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation and Culture should work with other responsible government agencies to ensure the enforcement of stricter coastal zone regulations 3. the Caribbean Centre for Climate Change based in Belize and the Belize National Climate Change Committee should be pressed to identify adaptation initiatives in Belize and the industry and its clients should be encouraged to donate to those adaptation projects. 4. local community guides should be trained to interpret the mangroves and the coastal zone for tourists and to include in the tourism experience, on the coast and inland, information about the impacts of climate change and adaptation to it. These same tours should be made available to the local community and in particular school children. 5. all new licenses for tourism development should include alternative energy and carbon efficiency standards and compliance with best practise in coastal zone management should be rigorously enforced. Existing properties should be encouraged to undertaken remediation measures through tax incentives and conditions attached to licenses to build additional rooms. This Belize Declaration is signed by the co-chairs as a record of what was decided at the conference and as a call for action on 23rd October 2009. In no way does this declaration seek to determine Belize’s tourism development strategy. Hon. Manuel Heredia Jr. Minister, Professor Harold Goodwin Ministry of Tourism, Belize International Centre for Responsible Tourism, UK

Slideshare
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Speakers

Ross Klein http://www.ecospeakers.com/speakers/kleinr.html

Guido Bauer http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Green-Globe-International-Inc-943139.html

Murray Simpson http://www.travelmole.tv/watch_vdo.php?id=14997 http://www.murraysimpson.com/climate_change.htm

Adama Bah http://www.travelafricamag.com/content/view/1075/56/


 * ANNOUNCEMENT: BELIZE TO HOST THE THIRD INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON RESPONSIBLE TOURISM IN OCTOBER 2009**

On October 19th to the 23rd, 2009 the Third International Conference on Responsible Tourism in Destinations will be carried out in Belmopan City, Belize. Delegates from all around the world will convene to witness, discuss, and share presentations and their professional hindsight on some pressing issues of the Global Tourism Industry.

Our list of presenters includes Dr. Harold Goodwin, ICRT-UK; Adama Bah ICRT-West Africa; Ron Mader, Planeta.com; Sharon Pererra, Protected Areas Conservation Trust; Guido Bauer, Green Globe International; Andrea Gough, World Heritage Alliance; Dr. Bill Eishbaum, World Wildlife Fund; Dr. Martha Honey, CESD; Dr. Robert Richardson, Michigan State University, and the list of respected experts in the Tourism and Sustainable Development field continues.

These panelists will be expounding on topics that include Tourism and Local Economic Development; Tourism Impacts on Climate Change; The Impacts of Cruise Tourism; Second Homes and Condominiums and their impact on local communities; Tourism Impacts on Marine and Coastal Zones; and Tourism Planning for Natural Disaster and Pandemics.

The Co-directors and team at ICRT-Belize and the country of Belize, invites all to visit and participate in this grand one-week event. For more information, please feel free to contact info@icrtbelize.org or abil@icrtbelize.org.

We hope to see you there.

Best Regards, Kenrick Theus, Co-director, ICRT-Belize

PRESS RELEASE

In 2008, Belize was chosen to host the Third World Conference on Responsible Tourism in Destinations. This conference was slated to be held in May 2009; however, due to the H1N1 Influenza A Virus Pandemic it has been postponed until October 19-23, 2009. Nonetheless, Belize, with the guidance of ICRT Belize, remains committed to carry out this once in a lifetime opportunity that would lift Responsible Tourism and Development into the world’s viewing pleasure, for the first time from a stage within the Western Hemisphere.

The Third International Conference on Responsible Tourism in Destinations (RTD-3) will be held at the [|University of Belize]’s Auditorium in the Capital City of Belmopan. The Conference is being co-chaired by Belize’s Ministry of Tourism and Professor Harold Goodwin of the ICRT of Leeds Metropolitan University- UK, with sponsorship from the Belize Tourism Board and other local and international organizations.

The Conference Agenda will focus on six themes, each particularly relevant to tourism in Belize and the immediate Caribbean and Central American regions, and the world. These topics includes: Tourism and Local Economic Development; Impacts of Tourism on the Marine and Coastal Zone; Impacts of Cruise Tourism in Belize and around the world; Second homes, condominiums and their impact on local communities; Climate Change and Tourism; and the newly added Tourism Planning for Global Pandemics and Natural Disaster.

The International Centre for Responsible Tourism-Belize (ICRT-Belize) is the Central American and Caribbean arm of the International Centre for Responsible Tourism–United Kingdom (ICRT-UK). All ICRT branches share a common objective which is to work with the private sector, government and local communities to “take responsibility for achieving sustainable tourism, and to create better places for people to live in and for people to visit” wherever they are located.

ICRT- Belize and the country of Belize would like to extend its gratitude to all present registered participants, our table of presenters, and partners that have made this effort thus far possible.

ICRT – Belize would also like to extend an invitation to all interested participants worldwide to join us as we realize this third of its kind conference, the very first in the Western Hemisphere.


 * Third International Conference on Responsible Tourism in Destinations**

Opening of the Conference and National Presentations on Responsible Tourism Local Economic Development Second Home Ownership

Marine & Coastal Zone Tourism Cruising Working Groups preparing declarations on 1. Local Economic Development 2. Second Home Ownership 3. Marine & Coastal Zone Tourism 4. Cruising

Climate Change and Tourism Finalisation and Debate on the resolutions of the conference


 * Academic Papers**
 * 1) Local Economic Development
 * 2) Second Home Ownership
 * 3) Marine & Coastal Zone Tourism
 * 4) Cruising
 * 5) Tourism in Belize and the Region

Wiki
Belize Responsible tourism

Links
http://transitionsabroad.ning.com/events/third-international-conference http://www.s8.createphpbb.com/ecotourism/viewtopic.php?t=327 http://fringetravel.ning.com/events/third-international-conference http://www.good-tourism.com/page/Responsible+Tourism+Conference,+Belize green-travel irresponsible tourism good tourism wiki

- guide compiled by Kenrick Theus
MANAGING WASTE • Food waste will be composted at the grounds of the San Ignacio Hotel in San Ignacio Town, one of the food service providers that have been contracted for RTD-3 • Excess food will be donated to the local Children’s Home in Belmopan

FOOD SERVICE • Caterers will be hired from the nearby area to reduce gasoline use during delivery. • Our caterers are committed to using local and organically grown foods • Food packaging will be kept to a minimum to avoid excess garbage after each serving • If serving box lunches we will request that they are packaged in recyclable containers • We will avoid the use of coffee stirrers, straws, paper doilies, and toothpicks. • We will use cloth napkins and tablecloths for meals • Food service company is under contract to provide earth friendly request from organizers • In an effort to avoid waste, accurately estimate of attendance is done on a daily basis • Only bio-degradable containers will be used for food or beverages

RECYCLING • Recycling bins will be strategically placed around the campus of the University of Belize to facilitate the needs of the attendees • Paper recycle bin will be placed in each meeting room for paper scraps generated from each session • Notices will be provided to all attendees thatbatteries from cameras, recorders or camcorders should be returned to their own country since Belize does not have any approved facilities to treat such disposables • Announcements will be made about recycling efforts for the Conference

REDUCING WASTE All materials will be printed on recycled paper • Some information will be handed out on CD instead of printing • Participants will be directed to the website for information as opposed to printing information • When mailing event publicity or printing addresses, the printing will be done directly onto envelopes and brochures thus avoiding the use of address labels • Emails will sent as much as possible to advertize functions and agendas • Registration will be done online to cut down need for more paper • Confirmation will be done via e-mail. • Public notice boards will be used widely for mass information to all participants • Participants will be encouraged to bring their own notepads and paper • Speakers will be encouraged to use PowerPoint presentations instead of using handouts. • If handouts are required, print material on both sides of paper. • If attendees would like copies of specific handouts or transcripts, they will sent via email • Potted native plants will be used to adorn the area used for the conference • Water stations will be placed around the entire property with water bottles for each attendee • Bio-degradable cups, during the function

CONSERVING ENERGY • We will seek to use only naturally lighted meeting rooms where possible to conserve energy. • Encourage our local participants to carpool to the Conference if possible • Use mass transportation options to bring participants to the Conference

PURCHASING ENVIRONMENTALLY AWARE MATERIALS • We will endeavor to purchase materials made from recycled or biodegradable materials. • We will promote products made from recycled content.

History
The ICRT-Belize was established in April 2008 as a not-for-profit organization based in Belmopan City, Belize and having satellite offices in San Ignacio Town and Belize City. The ICRT-Belize provides policy advice, research and consultation on developing Responsible Tourism in Belize, the Caribbean and Central America.

The Third International Conference on Responsible Tourism in Destinations (RTD-3) will be held in Belmopan, Belize and is being organized by the ICRT-Belize in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism, Belize Tourism Board and other industry stakeholders.

Questions posted on Twitter
http://twitter.com/ecomentum/status/3715101619
 * [|ecomentum]**@[|ronmader] Any recommended routes (for surfers/mountain bikers) through mexico while driving to [|#rtbelize09] from Northern California?

media type="custom" key="6471395" OPENING CEREMONIES MODERATOR NATIONAL ANTHEM OF BELIZE HON. MANUEL HEREDIA JR. 10:10 AM WELCOME ADDRESS MINISTER, MINISTRY OF TOURISM 10:30 AM UNIVERSITY OF BELIZE DR. SANTOS MAHUNG REMARKS PRESIDENT, UNIVERSITY OF BELIZE SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (RESPONSIBLE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT) RESPONSIBLE TOURISM IN MICHAEL SINGH 11:10 AM BELIZE CEO, MINISTRY OF TOURISM BELIZE KEY NOTE AND DECLARATION OF OPENING 12:00 PM BREAK SESSION I OCTOBER 19, 2009 (INTERNATIONAL PRESENTATIONS) “THE RESPONSIBLE TOURISM DR. HAROLD GOODWIN MOVEMENT 1999 -2009” 1:00 PM ADAMA BAH STARTING POINT TAKING STOCK OF RESPONSIBLE TOURISM IN CANADA LAURA MCGOWAN 1:40 PM RON MADER HUGH CRESSOR GREEN GLOBE INTERNATIONAL, GUIDO BAUER U.S.A 2:40 PM 3:00 PM MARIO DEL CID LESSONS LEARNED: COMMUNITY BASED TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN GUATEMALA 7:30 AM 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:05 AM 10:50 AM 11:30 AM 1:20 PM 2:00 PM 2:20 PM (60 MINUTES) COACH SERVICE PROVIDED JAGUAR AUDITORIUM DR. PAUL FLOWERS STEEL BAND –PANERIFICS DR. HAROLD GOODWIN ICRT- UK (LEEDS METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY) HON. DEAN BARROW PRIME MINISTER OF BELIZE CASE STUDY OF WEST AFRICA PLANETA.COM, MEXICO CASE STUDY OF THE MONTEGO BAY HIP STRIP, JAMAICA 3:20 PM BREAK SESSION II TOURISM AND LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 2:45 PM (INTRODUCTION OF PANEL) ADAMA BAH ICRT, WEST AFRICA 3:40 PM 4:00 PM LAWRENCE STICCA UNIVERSITY OF BELIZE VALERIE WOODS BELIZE 4:00 PM 4:20 PM DR. CHRIS ROGERSON ROUTE TOURISM & LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: SOUTH AFRICA “WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT TOURISM AND LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT” HAROLD GOODWIN 4:40 PM 5:00 PM TRANSFER TO OPENING GALA (SAN IGNACIO TOWN, CAYO DISTRICT) 6:30 PM RTD III OPENING GALA HOSTED BY THE BELIZE TOURISM BOARD UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE MINISTER OF TOURISM THE HONOURABLE MANUEL HEREDIA JR. VENUE: SAN IGNACIO RESORT HOTEL

CASH BAR AND RESTAURANT SERVICE AVAILABLE 9:00 PM TRANSFER TO HOTELS DAY TWO OCTOBER 20, 2009 MODERATOR­ MS. SILVAANA UDZ TIME DETAILS NOTES DEPART- SAN IGNACIO 9:00 AM ARRIVAL-BELMOPAN SESSION III TOURISM IMPACTS ON CLIMATE CHANGE 9:45 AM (INTRODUCTION OF PANEL) 10:00 AM DR. MURRAY SIMPSON TBC, CANADA DR. ROBERT RICHARDSON DEMAND RESPONSIBLE AVIATION: FLY DR. HAROLD GOODWIN 10:40 AM SMART 11:00 AM BREAK DR. URLICH TROTZ 9:00 PM TRANSFER TO HOTELS 11:20 AM 8:00 AM 10:20 AM 1:20 PM 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 3:40 PM 60 MINUTES COACH SERVICE PROVIDED CLIMATE CHANGE & TOURISM VULNERABILITY & ADAPTATION GLOBAL IMPACTS OF CRUISE TOURISM & SUSTAINABILITY ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF CRUISE TOURISM: COSTA RICA, HONDURAS & BELIZE UWI, JAMAICA “WHAT ARE THE IMPACTS OF CONDOMINIUMS AND SECOND HOMES ON LOCAL COMMUNITIES” DAY THREE OCTOBER 21, 2009 MODERATOR: MS. SILVAANA UDZ TIME DETAILS NOTES 8:00 AM DEPART- SAN IGNACIO 60 MINUTES COACH SERVICE PROVIDED 9:00 AM ARRIVAL-BELMOPAN SESSION VI TOURISM IMPACTS ON MARINE AND COASTAL ZONES (9:30 AM INTRODUCTION OF PANEL) 9:20 AM BILL EICHBAUM WWF ASSESSING THE ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF TOURISM INVESTMENTS & THE 9:40 AM VANESSA PEREZ - CIERRA RELEVANCE OF COASTAL TOURISM LOCAL DEVELOPER, BELIZE 10:00 AM STUART KROHN CZMAI, BELIZE 10:20 AM DR. VINCENT GILLETT 10:40 AM BREAK LOCAL HOTELIER, BELIZE 11:00 AM CAMERON BOYD CZMAI, BELIZE 11:20 AM COLIN GILLETT HEALTHY REEFS INITIATIVES 11:40 AM ARMEID THOMPSON 12:00 PM LUNCH BREAK 1:00 PM DECLARATION WORKING GROUPS A. TOURISM & LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT B. TOURISM’S IMPACTS ON MARINE AND COASTAL AREAS C. CRUISE TOURISM IMPACTS IN BELIZE AND THE WORLD D. IMPACT OF SECOND HOMES TOURISM AND CONDOMINIUMS ON LOCAL COMMUNITIES E. TOURISM IMPACTS ON CLIMATE CHANGE 4:00 PM DRAFTING OF DECLARATIONS 5:30 PM TRANSFER 6:30 PM EVENING DINNER KAANA BOUTIQUE RESORT COST $40 USD 9:00 PM TRANSFER BACK TO HOTELS DAY FOUR OCTOBER 22, 2009 MODERATOR: MR. KEVIN GEBAN TIME DETAILS NOTES 8:00 AM DEPART- SAN IGNACIO 60 MINUTES COACH SERVICE PROVIDED 9:00 AM ARRIVAL-BELMOPAN DAY FOUR SESSION VII TOURISM PLANNING FOR PANDEMICS AND NATURAL DISASTERS (9:30 PM INTRODUCTION OF PANEL) 9:20 AM KIM OSBOURNE INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR MULTI- HAZARD CONTINGENCY PLANNING IN THE TOURISM SECTOR 9:40 AM TATIANA RAMOS NEWLINK COMMUNICATIONS SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 10:00 AM SHARON PERERA PROTECTED AREAS CONSERVATION TRUST, BELIZE 10:20 AM JORGE DE VICENTE INTER-AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK 10:40 AM JON PAUL BOWLES WORLD HERITAGE ALLIANCE 11:00 AM PRESENTATION OF DECLARATIONS (HEAD TABLE) 12:00 PM SIGNING OF DECLARATIONS 12:30PM CLOSING CEREMONIES 12:30 PM DR. HAROLD GOODWIN THE FUTURE OF RESPONSIBLE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT MRS. TRACY PANTON VOTE OF THANKS 12:45 PM DIRECTOR OF THE BTB 1:00 PM HON. MANUEL HEREDIA JR. MINISTER OF TOURISM CLOSING REMARKS 1:30 PM CLOSING LUNCHEON 5:00 PM TRANSFERS TO HOTELS ACADEMIC DAY OCTOBER 23, 2009 MODERATOR: MR. KEVIN GEBAN 8:00 AM TRANSFER PECCARY HILLS COURTESY OF CRUISE SOLUTIONS SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 10:00 AM DR. ANABEL FORD (ELIAS AWE) ARCHAEOLOGY UNDER THE CANOPY AND THE MODEL OF EL PILAR ISBER MESOAMERICAN RESEARCH CENTER UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA (BELIZE) 10:15 AM PETER BRUMIS BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE TOUR TO BENEFIT LOCAL COMMUNITIES (USA) 10:30 AM CLAUDIA SILVA SUCCESS IN THE PROCESS OF CENTRAL AMERICAN TOURISM INTEGRATION A FOCUS ON RESPONSIBLE TOURISM (EL SALVADOR) 10:45 AM DENIA DEL VALLE REGIONAL PRESENTATION RAIN FOREST ALLIANCE (GUATEMALA) 12:00 AM TRANSFER TO CAVES BRANCH OUTPOST LUNCH CANOPY CAFÉ & CASHEW BAR LUNCH BUFFET $15 USD
 * (CCCC) TO BE CONFIRMED**
 * 11:40 AM**
 * DIANE WADE& MATEO SALOMON**
 * UNDP**
 * 12:00 PM LUNCH**
 * SESSION IV**
 * IMPACTS OF CRUISE TOURISM IN BELIZE & AROUND THE WORLD**
 * 1:00 PM (INTRODUCTION OF PANEL)**
 * DR. ROSS KLEIN**
 * DR. CAROLYN HAYLE**
 * UWI, JAMAICA**
 * 1:40 PM**
 * DR. MARTHA HONEY**
 * 2:20 PM BREAK**
 * SESSION V**
 * SECOND HOMES & CONDOMINIUMS AND THEIR IMPACT ON LOCAL**
 * COMMUNITIES**
 * 2:30 PM (INTRODUCTION OF PANELS)**
 * DR. MARTHA HONEY**
 * RESIDENTIAL TOURISM ALONG COSTARICA’S PACIFIC COAST**
 * DR. CAROLYN HAYLE**
 * SECOND HOME TOURISM: A RECIPE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT**
 * DR. TODD COMEN**
 * 3:20 PM**
 * DR. HAROLD GOODWIN**
 * 4:00 PM**
 * DR. COLIN YOUNG**
 * GALEN UNIVERSITY**
 * 4:30 PM TRANSFER TO SAN IGNACIO**
 * 6:00 PM EVENING EVENT**
 * SPONSORED BY:**
 * APAMO & COUNTERPART INTERNATIONAL**
 * VENUE: CAHAL PECH RESORT**
 * CASH BAR & RESTAURANT SERVICE AVAILABLE*****

Quotes

You cannot legislate RT, you have to want it and you have to want to practice it and there are many good examples, but they are not being rewarded for it. So they are on par with those practicing irresponsible tourism. If we don't have rewards for RT we will be challenged to take Belize to the next level and to promote it as a RT destination. - Valerie Woods