Call for presentations and papers. Take a role at ITB Asia’s Responsible Tourism Events, 21 – 23 October 2015 in Singapore

This is your opportunity to take an active role and share your knowledge and experience at the Asia’s largest travel trade show. We are looking for sustainable tourism practitioners who are seeking to inspire others in making tourism a driver for change socially, environmentally and economically for Asian destinations.

Be heard at one of Asia’s largest travel trade show – ITB Asia! We are seeking presentations and/or papers for the following topics. The organising committee is also open to explore other related topics, kindly contact deborah@wildasia.org if you have other ideas not in the list:

1. Quality and profitable eco/green/sustainable tourism – How to make it happen?
2. Marketing Responsible Tourism via New Media and other channels
3. Indigenous & cultural tourism
4. Community based tourism
5. Wildlife and nature-based tourism
6. Mainstreaming Responsible Tourism
7. Sustainable tourism trends and emerging markets
8. Best practice case studies: Achievements & challenges

Submission guidelines:

Closing date for submissions 31 July, 2015 (Friday).

Paper/presentations must address the following:

Relevance to Asian-based tourism operators and helps promote the mainstreaming of responsible tourism in Asia
With case studies, please share lessons learnt and outcomes of the project/program.

Please include the following in your paper / presentation:

• Name and profile of author/presenter
• The title should aim to be precise and concise so that it conveys a clear message
• Abstracts should contain brief summary of the content areas of your proposed topic

Note to speakers:

• All presenters must be able to cover their travel and accommodation costs.
• Speakers will be given a complimentary speaker pass that includes access to the trade show for the day of your presentation.
• Presenters will be notified if their paper/presentation has been accepted by 16 August 2015.

Submission of Paper/Presentation:

Please email your paper or presentation, including an abstract to Deborah Chan at deborah@wildasia.org before 31 July, 2015 (Friday).