National Ecotourism Webinar 2024
Organised by the Malaysian Ecotourism Association (MEA) and supported by DISTED College, Penang and The Habitat Foundation
The webinar explores the impact of COVID-19 on ecotourism and aims to facilitate discussions among experts, policymakers, and enthusiasts. It focuses on integrating technology for sustainability, including changes in management practices and the use of digital tools. The ultimate goal is to envision future ecotourism models that prioritise both environmental preservation and community welfare, with the aim of setting a global precedent for sustainable practices in the sector.
Keynote Address:
Reimagining Ecotourism: The National Ecotourism Plan 2025: The End is Nigh. So What’s Next?
Prof . Dr. Amran Hamzah, Deputy President, Malaysian Ecotourism Association & Professor, Tourism Planning, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
Panel Discussion: Malaysia's Ecotourism Landscape: Challenges and Opportunities for the Future
Moderator: Prof. Dr. Vikneswaran Nair, President, Malaysian Ecotourism Association and Professor, Sustainable Tourism Development, DISTED College, Penang
Panellist:
Timothy Teo
Co-Managing Director, Borneo Ecotours, Sabah, Malaysia
Justine Jay Vaz
Executive Director, The Habitat Foundation
Prof. Dr. Badaruddin Mohamed
Professor of Tourism Planning, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
Guest Speaker: The Potential of Ecotourism for Sustainable Development: A Global Perspective, Dr. Delphine Malleret King, Advisor, The Long Run, UK