The World Ecotourism Summit
Québec City, Canada, 19 to 22 May 2002 : Final Report
Description:... The World Ecotourism Summit was held in Canada in May 2002; the principal event to mark the year 2002 as the International Year of Ecotourism. Its objective was to bring together governments, international agencies, NGOs, tourism enterprises, representatives of local and indigenous communities, academic institutions and individuals with an interest in ecotourism, in order to share experiences and identify some agreed principles and priorities for the future development and management of ecotourism. This report reviews key issues debated and conclusions reached at the Summit and its preparatory process, as well including the text of the Quebec Declaration on Ecotourism.
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