AUA Ecotourism Conference 2018

Project time period:

14 April 2018

 

Project Description:

Purpose: To accelerate the development of ecotourism in Armenia by offering a platform for exchange of ideas and experiences as well as creating a network of stakeholders.
ECOTOURISM CONFERENCE 2018 PANEL DISCUSSIONS COVERED THE FOLLOWING TOPICS:
– National Tourism Policy and Ecotourism
– Regional Action on Ecotourism
– Green Communities (waste, energy, water)
– Protected Areas, flora and fauna
– Wine/Food (organic, local)
– Local capacity (B&B’s, food services, transport, guides, etc.),
– Language, education and ecotourism
– Outdoor activities and active lifestyle (hiking, adventure tourism, rock climbing, horse riding, skiing, etc.)
– Festivals
– Digital platforms and marketing
– Social enterprises and ecotourism
– University research on sustainable tourism