Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference (ESTC)

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nobody@flickr.com (ecotravel) — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 11:22:55 -0700

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The Green Globetrotter: "Exploring ESTC 2010"

Put on by The International Ecotourism Society (TIES), this three day affair featured speakers, discussion panels, an exhibit hall, and networking events. It was an exhilarating opportunity to learn more about the current state of sustainable tourism and to see where this growing field is headed. Green travel being my passion, I was obviously also quite thrilled to be surrounded by individuals and organizations with pursuits akin to mine.

Full article: thegreenglobetrotter.wordpress.com/2010/09/17/exploring-e...

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nobody@flickr.com (ecotravel) — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:36:42 -0700

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Oregon Business "On The Scene: Ecotourism comes to Portland"

The fourth Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference (ESTC) is in Portland today and Friday and this year it drew about 340 delegates from over 20 countries. Put on by the International Ecotourism Society (TIES) — which is celebrating its 20th year —the conference this year focuses on practical ideas, according to Dr. Kelly S. Bricker, Chair of TIES.

Full article: www.oregonbusiness.com/on-the-scene/4086-ecotourism-and-s...

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nobody@flickr.com (ecotravel) — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:35:03 -0700

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Gap Adventures 'the travel oasis' blog "Ecotourism: Talkin’ Green and Diggin’ In at ESTC 2010"

The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) turns 20 this year and its annual Eco and Sustainable Tourism Conference (ESTC), a meeting of hundreds of sustainable tourism professionals, in Portland, Oregon for 2010, was one of the best ever. With almost four hundred delegates hailing from sustainable tourism businesses, institutions, and various corners of the industry worldwide, it proved to be a great and very packed three days. Celebrating its 20 year anniversary alongside TIES, Gap Adventures was one of the pioneers of ecotourism taking part in a big way.

Full article: travelblog.gapadventures.com/2010/09/15/ecotourism-diggin...

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nobody@flickr.com (ecotravel) — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:33:15 -0700

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Examiner "Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference concludes with inspiration - Day 3 highlights"

The ESTC 2010 conference concluded in Portland with the mantra of innovation and inspiration. Specifically, the morning sessions focused on innovation with participants having the option to attend a field session that emphasized green signature buildings or a voluntourism project at the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge. For those participants who opted to attend panel discussions, novel concepts including the precise use of social media for ecotourism marketing, the rise in carbon offsetting awareness, and the engagement of communities and travelers to lead sustainable tourism efforts were discussed.

Full article: www.examiner.com/ecotourism-in-national/ecotourism-and-su...

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nobody@flickr.com (ecotravel) — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:32:26 -0700

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Examiner "Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference (ESTC) 2010 deliciously continues - Day 2 highlights"

The ESTC 2010 conference continued in Portland with participants first being given a choice to attend either a field session on green signature buildings such as the Gold Level LEED certified Ecotrust Building or a voluntourism project through the Portland Parks and Recreation Community Gardening program. Those who could not join the field sessions attended a revealing workshop on the current state of the Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria (GSTC), which discussed both the progress and challenges in engaging tourism businesses to incorporate corporate social responsibility into their day-to-day business operations. Solutions ranging from consumer education to business owner training to transparency were offered.

Full article: www.examiner.com/ecotourism-in-national/ecotourism-and-su...

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nobody@flickr.com (ecotravel) — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:31:06 -0700

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Examiner "Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference (ESTC) 2010 opens with a bang - Day 1 Highlights"

With a Lead. Sustain. Engage. call to action, the ESTC 2010 conference officially opened today in Portland, Oregon. This year marks the 20th anniversary for the International Ecotourism Society (TIES) which organized the conference that traditionally brings together conservationists, community leaders, sustainable travel operators, government tourism managers, and students in order to discuss the challenges and opportunities that are available in the travel and tourism industry.

Full article: www.examiner.com/ecotourism-in-national/ecotourism-and-su...

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nobody@flickr.com (ecotravel) — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:29:20 -0700

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Sustainable Business Oregon "Portland struts green tourism stuff"

Tourism industry leaders made Portland their stomping ground last week for an annual conference featuring the best of sustainable business and green living.

The Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference kicked off Portland-style Sept. 8 with the city’s signature mix of music, politics and green-leaning ideas. Opening ceremonies were ushered in by the Japanese drum ensemble Portland Taiko, followed by remarks from Congressman Earl Blumenauer and a panel talk with Oregon business and tribal leaders.

Full article: www.sustainablebusinessoregon.com/articles/2010/09/portla...

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nobody@flickr.com (ecotravel) — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:28:16 -0700

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Please share articles, blog posts, etc. about the conference!

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nobody@flickr.com (ecotravel) — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:27:27 -0700

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Thank you Ron! A lot of people contributed to make this event possible. Thank you for playing an active role in bringing people together, encouraging dialogue and promoting positive discussions.

A big THANK YOU to all our sponsors, partners, presenters, volunteers and supporters who have helped make the ESTC 2010 such a memorable experience!