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media type="custom" key="9815537" align="right"5th International Conference on Responsible Tourism in Destinations - Canada
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International Conference on Responsible Tourism in Destinations Edmonton, Alberta --- June 27-29, 2011 [|http://www.rtd5.icrtcanada.ca] Day 1 Presentations Day 2 Presentations Day 3 Presentations

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= [|What themes were discussed at the RTD5?] =

The themes selected for the RTD5 represent current issues and opportunities for responsible and sustainable tourism development that are relevant to our host country of Canada, yet also relevant to the global community.

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What does inclusive and accessible mean in the tourism context? And how do we achieve inclusive and accessible tourism? Presentations include provoking ideas and examples of initiatives addressing these topics and include discussions on opening tourism to people with disabilities, seniors, youth and minorities.

Polar Tourism
Our arctic and antarctic regions are rapidly opening up as tourism experiences. How can we better manage tourism development in polar regions to ensure minimal environmental impacts while engaging and benefiting the communities that reside in the arctic? Presentations will include operators and government engaged in polar tourism.

Indigenous Tourism
How can we develop more indigenous tourism experiences without commercializing traditions and culture? Who decides what is available for tourism consumption and what remains exclusive to the indigenous people? The presentations on indigenous tourism will share successes and best practices in developing indigenous tourism experiences in Canada and abroad.

Local Economic Development in Developed Countries
Local economic development issues have (for the most part) looked at developing economies in developing countries, however communities in developed countries are equally looking for ways to grow and diversify their economies to be able to survive and sustain their populations. Presentations on this panel will share experiences and initiatives developing tourism related initiatives in rural communities.

Governance
What is the role of government and its agencies in developing a responsible and sustainable tourism destination? From policy and product development to marketing, this panel will share experiences and initiatives governments around the world are undertaking to create more responsible destinations in their jurisdictions. Alberta Examples This session will showcase responsible tourism initiatives and operations from our host province of Alberta. =media type="youtube" key="LgLnttmam-Y" height="390" width="640"= = = =Info= program: RTD5 Program hashtag: [|#rtd5 (twitter search)] + [|#rtd5 (visible tweets)] (more info about tags and tagging)

=Outcomes= Alberta Declaration on Responsible Tourism in Destinations Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation Statement on Responsible Tourism in Destinations [|Responsible Tourism in Destinations: Canada] (PDF)

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