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Events to tackle spiny issues of sustainable tourism and technology
Is sustainable tourism in danger of becoming more of a buzz word than a workable practice? Is the travel industry failing to take advantage of technology that is available? These are the questions being debated at two events next week. The is a Tourism Society event taking place on Tuesday 10 February. The argument has been presented by David Bellamy that tourism is the best hope for saving the cultural and wildlife heritage of the planet, if managed properly. Debating the issue at the event is Tourism Concern director Tricia Barnett, ex head of sustainable business for British Airways High Somerville. The chairman of the debate is Clive Gordon, head of master planning and sustainable development at the National Museum of Science and Industry. The event is taking place in Friends Meeting House, Euston Rd, London. It costs £25 for non-members to attend, and starts at 6.30pm. For tickets email [email protected] or call 020 7488 2789. Another event that will interest TravelMole readers takes place the following evening in London. It is a CIMTIG debate, which covers the issue of whether the travel industry is failing to take advantage of, or simply doesn’t understand the advances in technology that are available. Speaking on the issue are Cendant Travel Distribution Services regional director, Alison Bell, Cosmos commercial director, Stuart Jackson, Telme Farebase Limited managing director, Peter Muller, and Cunard Line senior vice president Europe, Peter Shanks. The debate takes place at the Kingsway Hall Hotel on Wednesday 11 February at 6pm. It costs £25 in advance or £30 on the door, but TravelMole readers can get a ticket for £16 if they book in advance. Email [email protected] or call 01959 577469. TravelMole.com is the media sponsor of both events, and will be chairing the CIMTIG debate on 11 February.
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