* All morning teas, lunches and afternoon teas included at the National Wine Centre
* Courtesy coach pick-ups available for nominated hotels
* Check your registration package for further inclusions

Sunday 16 November 2008

3.00pm – 5.00pm

Registration opens at the Adelaide Zoo.  Enjoy a Tour of the Adelaide Zoo

Monday 17 November 2008

Dress: Smart Casual or Business Attire.  November average temperature Max: 25º Min: 13º

8.00am

Registration opens at the National Wine Centre. Corner Botanic and Hackney Roads, Adelaide

Trade Exhibition Opens – Delegates invited to inspect Trade Displays in Hickinbotham Hall Foyer

8.30am

8.45am

9.00am

9.45am

Conference Opening and Welcome in the Hickinbotham Hall

Guest Speaker: Minister Jayne Lomax-Smith, South Australian Tourism Minister

Launch of the new innovative Climate Action AustraliaCertification Program

Guest Speaker: Minister Jayne Lomax-Smith, South Australian Tourism Minister
Major partners: South Australian Tourism Commission and the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority

Peter Forsyth, Professor of Economics at Monash University
Climate Change Policies and Australian Tourism

Keynote: Ms Kelly Bricker, Chair of The International Ecotourism Society and

Mr Ronald Sanabria, Global Sustainable Tourism Stewardship Council

Mainstreaming Stability in Tourism and Supporting Certification Programs

10.30am

Morning Tea Break and Trade Display – Hickinbotham Hall Foyer

11.00am

11.45am

Keynote:  Tengku Adlin, Chairman of the Sabah Tourism Board
The Land below the Wind

Keynote: Mr Richard Watson, Australian Futurist
Does the Travel Industry have a Future?

12.15pm

Host Plus Lunch in the Vines and Hickinbotham Hall Terrace

Concurrent Session One

Climate Change

Exhibition Hall

Green Travel

Hickinbotham Hall

Ecotourism

Ferguson & Broughton

Protected Area Management

The Gallery

1315 – 1345

Associate Professor Corey Bradshaw

Marine Climate Change Issues for South Australia

1315 – 1345

Phoenix Arrien

Green Accommodation - Beyond the Towel Change Card

1315 – 1345

Julia Chen

Chinese Wildlife Visitors – Market profile and Wildlife Tourism Experiences

1315 – 1345

Ben Clark

Sustainable Management of the Overland Track - Has the Promise been Delivered?

1345 – 1415

Gary Fookes

Sometimes it’s the Simplest Things…

1345 – 1415

La Vergne Lehmann

It isn’t easy being Green. Is Tourism Marketing sending the wrong message about Sustainability in Tourism?

1345 – 1415

Emily Moskwa

Sustainable Tourism in the Rangelands of South Australia

1345 – 1415

Jean Pierre Issaverdis

Innovative Partnerships Protecting our Natural Assets

1415 – 1445

Mario Rimini

Clouds of Ash – Climate Change threats to wilderness tourism in Tasmania’s World Heritage Region

1415 – 1445

Kelly Bricker

Rivers Fiji: Solutions and Challenges to Biodiversity Conservation

1415 – 1445

Eric Brymer

Extreme Sports as Ecotourism

1415 -1445

Chris Halstead

Trails over the South Australian Horizon

2:45pm

Afternoon Tea Break and Trade Display Exhibitions – Hickinbotham Hall Foyer

Concurrent Session Two

Climate Change

Exhibition Hall

Green Travel

The Gallery

Ecotourism

Hickinbotham Hall

Protected Area Management

Ferguson & Broughton

1515 – 1545

Christopher Warren

Working towards becoming a Carbon Neutral Tourist Destination – Kangaroo Valley Case Study

1515 – 1545

Joost Heymeijer

Emirates Hotels and Resorts - Sustainable Luxury

1515 – 1545

Gerry Morvell

Protecting our Natural Assets through Responsible Travel

1515 – 1545

Julie Carmody

The Wet Tropics World Heritage Area

1545 – 1615

Jill Brown

Climate Change, the Great Barrier Reef and Marine Tourism

1545 – 1615

Laurie Pritchard

American ‘Green’ Travellers and Trends

1545 – 1615

Le Thi Nhu Hoa

Ecotourism and Domestic, Regional and International Tourists – a Cultural Based Approach to a Market Definition

1545 – 1615

Vicki Bonanno

Ecotourism – Value adding to Marine Protected Areas

1615 – 1630

Closing Future Directions Discussion

1615 – 1630

Closing Future Directions Discussion

1615 – 1630

Closing Future Directions Discussion

1615 – 1630

Closing Future Directions Discussion

6.00pm

Coaches collect delegates at the official conference accommodation houses.

6.30pm

Banrock Station Welcome Cocktail Reception and Welcome to Country – Adelaide Zoo

Welcome Cocktail Reception and Welcome to Country – Adelaide Zoo.  Immerse yourself in the unique feel of Adelaide Zoo whilst enjoying a traditional Indigenous performance by traditional owners, and magnificent South Australian wine and food.

Tuesday 18 November 2008

Dress: Smart Casual or Business Attire.  November average temperature Max: 25º Min: 13º

7.30am

Ecotourism Australia Annual General Meeting. To be held in the Gallery, National Wine Centre.

8.00am

Registration opens at the National Wine Centre. Corner Botanic and Hackney Roads, Adelaide

Concurrent Session Three

Climate Change

Hickinbotham Hall

Green Travel

Ferguson & Broughton

Tourism Operator Workshop

Exhibition Hall

Zoological Parks and Aquaria

The Gallery

0900 - 0930

Jasmine Westerman

Sea Change – It’s more than a Lifestyle Choice

0900 – 0930

Peter Lloyd

Facilitating Regional Green Travel Opportunities

0900 – 0920
Cathy Turner
TAFE SA
How to Optimize your Marketing through Effective Brochures
0920 – 0930 Questions

0930 – 0950
Jude Franks
Jude Franks Consulting
How to Build your Brand and Identify your Target Markets
0950 – 1000 Questions

1000 – 1020
Joanne McLaren
Phil Hoffmann Travel
What is Yield Management? How to wholesale your product.
1020 – 1030 Questions

0900 – 0930

Andrew Fairley

Zoos contribution to Conservation, Recreation, Education and Research

0930 - 1000

Bruce Prideaux

Identifying key indicators of Changing Visitor Views on Climate Change

0930 – 1000

Deirdre Campbell, Dave Butler and John Caton

A Partnership for Province-wide Sustainability

0930 – 1000

Kiam Yoong

The role of Zoos within Climate Change

1000 – 1030

Rik Thwaites
Dale Flynn, Tom Carrie

Perceptions of Climate Change and Adaption Strategies

1000 – 1030

Ricardo Krauskopf

Sustainable accommodation in a CBD Hotel

1000 – 1030

Cameron Kerr

Moving the Minds of Many through Ecotourism

10.30am

Morning Tea Break and Trade Display – Hickinbotham Hall Foyer

Concurrent Session Four

Geotourism

Hickinbotham Hall

Wildlife Tourism

Ferguson & Broughton

Tourism Operator Workshop

Exhibition Hall

Zoological Parks and Aquaria

The Gallery

1100 – 1130

Ross Dowling

Geotourism and
Geoparks

1100 – 1130

Pip Chalk

The Intangible Values of Wildlife and their Impacts on Visitor Experience

1100 – 1120
Kristie Gray
Ecotourism Australia
The new Climate Action Australia Program, ECO Certification, EcoGuide Certification
1120 – 1130 Questions

1130 – 1150
Barry Davies, EcoGuide
The Value of Quality Interpretation – how providing the ‘experience’ generates New Business
1150 – 1200 Questions

1200 – 1220
Brett Simes, DEH
Working with Protected Area Managers and in National Parks
1220 – 1230 Questions

1100 – 1130

Gary Fry

Nature and Culture-based Tourism in Central Australia

1130 – 1200

Joane McKnight

Development of UNESCO assisted Geo-parks in Australia

1130 – 1200

Andrew Tribe

Zoos-Surviving in the Business World

1130 – 1200

Chris West

Pandamonium at Adelaide Zoo – Forecasted Impact that Adelaide Zoo’s display of Giant Pandas will have on State Tourism

1200 – 1230

Angus M Robinson

Geo Tourism - Who is a Geotourist?

1200 – 1230

Ronda Green

Ecological interactions and Climate Change

1200 – 1230

Claire Wright

The role Zoos play in Field Conservation and their Interaction with Visitors

12.30pm

Enjoy Lunch and toast Australia’s champion EcoGuide in The Vines and Hickinbotham Hall Terrace

Presentation of the William Angliss College EcoGuide Award for Excellence

1.30pm

Plenary Session commences in Hickinbotham Hall

Keynote: Anne Sellar, Director, Visitor Management Conservation, Policy and Programs
Brilliant Waters – Creating Opportunity in the face of Climate Change

2.00pm

The Great Debate – Tourism Does NOT have a Sustainable Future

Leading the Affirmative Team: Alastair McCracken

Leading the Negative Team:     Andrew Fairley

Nominate yourself for a seat on one of the above teams!

3.00pm

Afternoon Tea Break and Trade Display Exhibitions – Hickinbotham Hall Foyer

3.30pm

Keynote: Kerri Rusnak, Project Management Consultant, Intrepid Travel

4.10pm

Keynote: Michelle Gapes, Manager Strategic Communications, Tourism Australia
Australia, the Destination

4.45pm

Briefing on Regional Theme Streams
Ross Dowling, Foundation Professor and Head of Tourism and
Alastair McCracken, Chair, Ecotourism Australia

5.00pm

Conference Day Session Closes

7.00pm

Tourism Australia ‘Australian Experiences’ Gala Dinner
National ECO Awards, Conference Dinner and Gala Auction

Venue: Hickinbotham Hall and Precinct, National Wine Centre

Attire: 1930’s dress inspired by Baz Luhrmann’s movie Australia

Wednesday 19 November 2008

Regional Theme Streams

A Brilliant Blend - Fleurieu Peninsula
Regional Stream

Water and Wildlife – Sealink Kangaroo Island Regional Stream

Dress: Layers – prepare for possible wind, cooler temperatures.

9.00am  Coaches depart from the National Wine Centre and travel through the beautiful Adelaide Hills to Mt Lofty Summit

9.45am  Coaches arrive at Cleland Wildlife park in the Adelaide Hills

9.50am Delegates break into 3 rotating groups for working session:

Kym Good
• Adelaide Hills Water Management and Climate Change Issues

Brett Haby
• Oceans to Outback

Donna Jensen
• Rescue to Recovery

11.00am Morning Tea at Cleland Wildlife Park

11.30am Depart for Goolwa at the Murray River Mouth

12.45pm Lunch at the historic town of Goolwa

2.00pm  Tour of Murray River Barrages

3.15pm  Afternoon Tea

4.00pm  South Australia Whale Centre

6.15pm  Horse Drawn Tram experience along causeway to Granite Island for the Networking Dinner at the Reef Café.

Guest Speaker: Mary-Lou Corcoran, Mayor of Victor Harbour.

9.00pm  Penguin Interpretation Tour

Overnight Victor Harbour

Dress: Layers – prepare for possible wind, cooler temperatures and potentially rough seas. Please take precautionary medication if susceptible.

6.30am  Coaches commence pick ups with luggage from     officially nominated hotels and the National Wine Centre for Cape Jervis

8.30am Coach arrives at the Sealink Ferry Terminal at Cape Jervis.  Sealink welcome.

9.00am Sealink Ferry departs for Penneshaw on Kangaroo Island.  Morning tea and presentations on board ferry: Toni Duka.

11.30pm Lunch at Seal Bay Café 

Welcome from Bill Haddrill, Department for Environment & Heritage.

12.45pm  Arrive Seal Bay Conservation Park

Guest Speakers:

Christine Wrench
• Management of Climate Change in a Coastal/Marine Environment

Grahame Morris
• Seal Bay Strategic Processes and Considerations

Alison Buck and Clarence Kennedy
• Guided Sea-lion tour

2.15pm  Depart Seal Bay for Flinders Chase National Park

3.15pm  Arrive Flinders Chase where group splits to view:
Admirals Arch – Bob Furner
Remarkable Rocks – Mike Penhall

6.15       Arrive Kingscote

7.00pm  Kangaroo Island organic food tasting followed by a Networking Dinner at Ozone Hotel.

Guest Speaker: Craig Wickham, Deputy Mayor of Kangaroo Island.

Overnight Kingscote

Thursday 20 November 2008 - Regional Theme Streams continued…

9.00am  Depart for Council Chambers

9.15am  Working Session – discussions & outcomes
Guest Speaker: Chris Thomas

10.30am Morning Tea – Council Chambers

11.00am Depart Victor Harbour for National Wine Centre

*Please note there are no drop-offs prior to the Wine Centre

8.45am  Depart for Penneshaw Sealink Ferry

10.30am Board Sealink Ferry for Cape Jervis
Working Session – discussions and outcomes

11.30am Arrive Cape Jervis and board coach for National Wine Centre

*Please note there are no drop-offs prior to the Wine Centre

Thursday 20 November continued at the National Wine Centre

12.30pm

Lunch at the National Wine Centre in the Vines and Hickinbotham Hall Terrace

1.30pm

2.15pm

Plenary sessions commence in Hickinbotham Hall

Keynote Address: Mr Glenn Jampol, La Cámara Nacional de Ecoturismo
Why Gamble on Sustainable Tourism?

Keynote Address: Mr Graeme Pearman
Will Climate Change ever be Seriously Addressed?

3.00pm

Afternoon tea break in the Hickinbotham Hall Foyer

3.30pm

Future Directions – Adelaide Climate Change Statement and Action Plan:

Ross Dowling, Foundation Professor and Head of Tourism and

Alastair McCracken, Chair, Ecotourism Australia

4.00pm

Launch of the 2009 Global Conference on Green Travel, Climate Change and Ecotourism

4.15pm

Conference Closing Statement – Duncan MacKenzie, Conference Convenor

4.30pm

Conference Closes