4th International Conference on Responsible Tourism in Destinations

This year sees the 4th International Conference on Responsible Tourism in Destinations being hosted in Muscat, Oman (10-12 October 2010.

Last year's conference,held in Belize, focused on issues such as local economies, second homes and marine environments. 2008 continues to look at some of these issues, as well as investigate themes such as 'Responsible destinations and marketing' and 'Responsible Tourism in a World of Finite Resources'

This is the 4th International Conference on Responsible Tourism in Destinations. This will be the first time that there has been a conference in Arabia about Responsible Tourism.

The Conference has four main themes

1. Tourism, Livelihoods, Local Economic Development and Human Resources
2. Responsible Tourism in a World of Finite Resources
3. The Responsible Tourist, Tangible and Intangible Heritage
4. Responsible Destinations and Marketing

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Lucy's article was also posted by Eco-Travel News: 4th International Conference on Responsible Tourism