Sustainable travel workshop in Hawaii

1 April 2009 3 Comments

University of Hawaii is hosting the one-day workshop, “Sustainable Travel in the Hawaiian Islands: Current obstacles and future opportunities” – which is the first in a series of interactive workshops that will engage key stakeholders to work together to identify opportunities, create solutions, and commit to actions that chart a path toward establishing the Hawaiian Islands as a destination of Sustainable Best Practices.

TIES Board member Masaru Takayama (Executive Director, Japan Ecolodge Association, and Director, Spirit of Japan Travel) will be presenting at the workshop, along with other expert speakers including: Ramsay Taum (University of Hawaii, TIM School), John Cusick (UHM Environmental Center, Sustainable Tourism Education Partnership Adviser), Harold Richins (University of Hawaii, TIM School), and William Durham (Stanford University’s Center for Responsible Travel).

Organized in partnership with Hawaii Ecotourism Association (TIES Association Member), this workshop is designed to engage the members of Hawaii’s travel industry members, private organizations, enterprises and the leaders of Hawaii. The conference is aimed at the issues of today, tomorrow and the future opportunities and priorities associated with sustainable travel in the Hawaiian Islands.

>> Learn more about the workshop

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UHHCC said:

The more we are to support sustainability the better it is for human kind and the earth!!! When people and business sincerely come together to develop common and right interests, a bright future can finally be hoped for !!!
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# 24 April 2009 at 6:02 pm

The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) said:

See this article discussing the outcome of the forum – "Forum Explores Maui Ecotourism" (Maui Weekly Local News)

"Whether we like it or not, tourism is an essential part of Maui’s equation for survival and growth.

While the visitor industry is key to economic longevity, it does have a large effect on both environment and culture. Organizations such as the Sustainable Living Institute of Maui (SLIM) dedicate time, energy and intellect to promote sustainable growth and inspire future generations to maintain green living through values of equity, ecology and economy.

These issues converged at SLIM’s day-long forum, “Sustainable Tourism Pathways for Maui Nui,” at Maui Community College on Friday, April 24.

“It went well for the first time around on the topic,” said Alex de Roode, SLIM’s executive director and forum co-coordinator. “Since we’re in such a hard stint economically right now, it’s very important.”

Eco-conscious community members and stakeholders within the visitor industry and beyond gathered at the free event, which included presentations, panel discussions and breakout groups that covered a multitude of ways locally-based tourism can contribute to the lasting sustainability of our islands…"

>> http://www.mauiweekly.com/2009/05/07/news/Local_News/forum_explores_maui_ecotourism/

# 6 May 2009 at 7:27 am

Hotel low cost said:

Sustainability in travel has always interested me. I firmly agree with UHHCC when he says "when people and business come together to develop common and right interests, a bright future can finally hoped for"..
For an economist like me, these words should be a guide in everyday life.

# 16 June 2009 at 11:46 am