Prepare now for a surge in ecotourism demand with a CRTS workshop
Ecotourism is in high demand right now in places where physically-distanced outdoor activity is possible. And when the world finally breaks its COVID shackles, those who have been locked down for months in urban environments will likely be desperate for a taste of nature.
To help prepare stakeholders for that surge, The Centre for Responsible Tourism Singapore (CRTS) will explore the what, why, and how of ecotourism operations in an online workshop to take place Wednesday, May 19.
Commencing 1530 Singapore time (0930 CET), the two and a half hour instructional event will be followed by an hour-long virtual technical tour of an ecotourism site.
“Establishing ecotourism is much more complicated than a casual observer might assume,” CRTS founder Kevin Phun said. “It involves a lot of preparation. And the time required to engage with the local community to understand their fears, concerns, hopes and expectations, and to work with them to establish objectives, should not be underestimated.”
Kevin, who will personally conduct the workshop, said: “I will equip you with the skills and tools to start ecotourism in an area, whatever the natural offerings there could be, and whatever the community there may be like.”
What are the benefits ecotourism can bring to local communities? How can ecotourism be a tool for conservation? These are just two of the questions to be answered during The Centre for Responsible Tourism Singapore’s …
Workshop on starting ecotourism in a community
Wednesday, May 19
1530 – 1830 Singapore time (0730 – 1030 GMT/UTC)
SGD 76.49 — SGD 124.66 (~ USD 57 — USD 94)
