The International Society of Travel and Tourism Educators Annual Conference
The International Society of Travel and Tourism Educators, an international organisation of industry professionals in travel, tourism and related fields, is holding its annual conference in Dublin from September 30 – October 2 2008 entitled: The Future Success of Tourism: New Directions, Challenges and Opportunities.
As part of this prestiguous international conference, a one day workshop 'Tourism and the Environment - Climate Change, Future Trends' will be held on Wednesday, 1st October at Clontarf Castle Hotel. This workshop will explore the key environmental challenges and issues facing the tourism sector at present, show case industry best practice and identify the role the education sector can play in addressing these challenges and issues.
Dr Dominic Dillane from the DIT School of Hospitality Management and Tourism will Chair the conference. Speakers at this event include Dr Paul Epstein, Harvard University and Dr Rowan Fealy, NUI Maynooth, who will address the issue of climate change in the context of international and domestic tourism.
ISTTE is pleased to offer a special one day rate for attendance at this workshop to Irish academics, industry and policy makers of €65 which includes the following:
- Workshop pack
- Entry to all 3 workshop sessions & Vendors Fair
- Refreshments and Lunch
This conference provides an excellent opportunity for international networking for educators and industry professionals alike and offers the opportunity to develop collaborations with other members and institutions.
Registration
In order to register, please complete the attached registration form and return to:
ISTTE
C/o Jane Stacey
Tourism Research Centre
Dublin Institute of Technology
Cathal Brugha Street
Dublin 1
Alternatively, please return electronically completed registration forms to info@istte2008.org.
The deadline for receipt of registrations is Monday, 15th September 2008. Payment (by cheque, made payable to the 'International Society of Travel and Tourism Educators') must be received by Friday, 19th September 2008.
Please note there are a limited number of places available and delegates are encouraged to register early. Please extend this invitation to others within your organisation to whom this event may be of interest.
