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Global Eco 2011 sees the introduction of the ASEAN and OCEANIA Tourism Forum. This forum features ASEAN and OCEANIA tourism and will examine issues such as: achieving co-operation between ASEAN and OCEANIAN destinations without diluting diversity and richness of natural and cultural experiences; community involvement in ecotourism; achieving higher yield through ecotourism; conservation through ecotourism; and; quality and certification. Applied case studies will be used to exemplify ecotourism excellence with the ASEAN and OCEANIA region.

Ecotourism in ASEAN and OCEANIAN countries is emerging at an immense rate. The importance of sustainability and the potential of ecotourism to contribute to a sustainable economy is gaining significant momentum. However there is a fine balance to be achieved between development and sustainability and authenticity. This forum will focus ways to achieve a competitive edge whilst preserving nature and people’s lifestyles and communities.

An initiative of Global Eco 2010 was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Royal Kingdom of Cambodia Ministry of Tourism and Ecotourism Australia, to formalise the ongoing relationship and further facilitate the development of ecotourism and sustainable tourism certification in Cambodia through support, mentoring and training. There is a desire to link with all ASEAN and OCEANIAN countries in the betterment of ecotourism in this amazingly diverse and rich region.

ASEAN countries encompass: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei Darussalam, Vietnam, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Cambodia.

OCEANIAN countries encompass: Australia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Nauru, New Zealand, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu.

However, the forum is not limited to these countries.

The Forum is held on Monday 7 November 2011 and features keynote speakers and case study examples including plenty of discussion time for delegates to interact with speakers and take home tangible resources. The Forum is open for anyone to attend, registration for the day is $660.