Cuba Canada. International Conference on Sustainable Edu Tourism in Havana, cuba.

International Conference on Sustainable Tourism will be held in Havana, Cuba on Novemeber 2010. 1st Annual International Conference on Sustainable EduTourism Explore the potential between Education/Cultural Activities and Sustainable Tourism November 8 & 9, 2010 Melia Cohiba Hotel, Havana, Cuba. What does traveling to Las Vegas for a conference, to Italy to learn culinary skills, and to Havana for language/culture study all have in common? They are examples of innovative ways of combining learning with traveling to unique locations. 1st Annual International Conference on Sustainable EduTourism Explore the potential between Education/Cultural Activities and Sustainable Tourism November 8 & 9, 2010 Melia Cohiba Hotel, Havana, Cuba What does traveling to Las Vegas for a conference, to Italy to learn culinary skills, and to Havana for language/culture study all have in common? They are examples of innovative ways of combining learning with traveling to unique locations. The 1st Annual International Conference on Sustainable EduTourism is being held in Havana, Cuba, a destination well known for its splendid geography, vibrant culture and excellent education system. Cuba has focused heavily on tourism and education over the past few decades and exemplifies a sustainable EduTourism destination. EduTourism is travel for the purpose of formal or informal learning in a unique local environment. This creates a socially and economically sustainable tourism product that benefits both the region and its visitors. EduTourism can help rejuvenate tourism throughout the world, celebrating cultures and the intermingling of residents and visitors. It can provide greater support for preservation and conservation as well as the creation of more meaningful opportunities for residents and visitors through deeper engagement and involvement with their surroundings. Conference Highlights: This conference will explore, inspire and consider the opportunities and benefits that exist when the Educational, Cultural and Tourism/Hospitality sectors collaborate to identify and promote a region’s unique EduTourism offerings. Leading international experts within these sectors will provide insights, stimulate discussion, and inspire and facilitate capacity-building sessions on how to identify and move forward with creative EduTourism initiatives. Attendees will benefit from a combination of partnering/networking opportunities, keynote speakers, panel discussions, practical interactive workshops and exciting and inspiring excursions that will: √ Explore the longstanding history (and relevance to today) of educational tourism √ Elaborate on key social and economic impacts and benefits of EduTourism √ Showcase what is currently being offered successfully in EduTourism globally and what can be learned from those experiences √ Inspire unique and innovative ideas to combine learning and tourism √ Create an action plan for each attendee to identify their unique EduTourism potential Moe info: www.EduTourismConference.org This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it