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As of 23 May 2008

Administrative Circular

Number 2

FEALAC CONFERENCE ON ECOTOURISM

Towards Sustainable Ecotourism Developmentin East Asia and Latin America

BALI, INDONESIA17-18 JULY 2008


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Table of Contents

Introduction............................................................................................2

Theme......................................................................................... ...........3

Objectives..............................................................................................3

Time and Place.......................................................................................3

Format.................................................................................................. ..3

Delegates and Speakers........................................................................4

Registration and Contact Points.............................................................4

Hospitalities...........................................................................................5

Accommodation.....................................................................................5

Documents for the Meeting....................................................................7

Entry Formalities....................................................................................7

Transportation........................................................................ ................7

Currency Exchange................................................................................7

Climate...................................................................................................7

Electricity...............................................................................................8

Business and Shopping Hours................................................................8

Annex 1: Tentative Agenda and Program...............................................9

Annex 2: Registration Form..................................................................10

Annex 3: Hotel Reservation Form.........................................................11

Annex 4: Program of Ecotourism and Cultural Tour..............................12

Introduction

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FEALAC Working Group Meeting on Economy and Society in Korea in October2007 acknowledged the importance of initiating programs which supportFEALAC efforts in enhancing the cooperation between East Asian and Latin

American countries, particularly in the area of economy and society. In thisrespect, the meeting welcomed Indonesias initiative to hold the 1 st FEALACConference on Ecotourism.

As the interests to indulge in unique travel experience and the appreciationfor nature-based and environmental-friendly travel sites and resorts haveincreased, ECOTOURISM has become a new trend in tourism industry. Thistrend is also stimulated by collective awareness and appreciation forsustaining natural environment, traditional culture and knowledge, as well asby motivation, not only to explore new experience, but also to broaden

horizon about people of different walks of life and their surrounding.This ecotourism trend has encouraged a significant progressive increase ofenvironment-based tourism market. A survey of tourism market has shownthat market for ecotourism in Latin America and Europe has increased forabout 30% in a year, and the increase for ecotourism market in Asia andPacific has reached more than 20% in a year. The ecotourism market hasalso proven to easily adapt the changes of trends of tourism and stronglysurvive and recover fast from different threats and challenges such asbombing incidents, war, and even SARS epidemics. These facts haveelevated the optimism of countries that have abundant natural richness andenvironment to further explore ways to market their environment-basedtourism. The ecotourism in East Asia and Latin America have contributedpositively to local economies as a large proportion of the tourism industryconsists of small- to medium- sized businesses based in rural areas, who,without realizing, have been practicing the key principles of ecotourism,such as locally based low-impact tours.

All FEALAC member countries possess natural beauty and unique culture tobe offered ecotourism potentials, and the development of nature and culturetourism products has been increasing in recent years in East Asia and LatinAmerica. However, the potential of ecotourism has not yet been fullyexploited. It is then timely for FEALAC member countries to start embracingthe concept of ecotourism as a way of promoting and strengthening theprofile of East Asian and Latin American tourism, as well as a means toachieve high standards and quality in tourism products. It is also timely forFEALAC to start strengthening collective collaboration for the development ofecotourism in East Asia and Latin America.

Theme

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The THEME of the Conference: Towards Sustainable EcotourismDevelopment in East Asia and Latin America

Objectives

Raise awareness among all tourism stakeholders about the importance ofresponsible and sustainable ecotourism development.

Exchange experience and best practices in developing ecotourism.

Identify appropriate areas for strengthening ecotourism cooperationamong all FEALAC member countries.

Promote collective efforts in developing as well as marketing ecotourismin East Asia and Latin America.

Establish FEALAC Ecotourism Network.

Time & PlaceThe Conference will be conducted in BALI, INDONESIA in 17 18 JULY 2008.

Format The Plenary Sessions shall offer opportunities for all FEALAC member

countries to share and discuss issues related to the development ofecotourism particularly within the regions of East-Asia and Latin America.

The Conference, which will discuss three major issues: marine,terrestrial Dan socio cultural ecotourism, shall provide an excitingand engaging forum for discussion of these issues, to further discusscollective efforts for future cooperation. The Conference shall also further

touch upon issues such as: profit distribution for local society, developingecotourism partnership, marketing and sustaining ecotourism business.

On the second day of the Conference, there will be an ecotourism andcultural tour which shall showcase unique ecotourism site in Bali.(Description of the tour Program is attached at Annex 4.)

Delegates & Speakers

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All FEALAC member countries are invited to appoint delegates andspeakers from their respective countries.

The conference is open for:

- GOVERNMENT: Governmental Tourism Agency;

- PRIVATE SECTORS: State and Regional Tourism Organizations, International

Ecotourism Society, Tourism Associations, Tourist Sites Managers, Tourism

Operators, Hotel, Resort and/or Restaurants Managers, etc.;

- NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATIONS: that concern with the development

of tourism as well as environment;

- INDIVIDUALS: that are interested in ecotourism and the development of

sustainable tourism; and

- ACADEMICS: University, Tourism Institutions, etc.

Registration & Contact Points

All Delegates are requested to return the registration form at annex 2 andhotel reservation form at annex 3 as attached to Mr. Ali Wardhana, by e-mail: [email protected], [email protected] with a copy [email protected], [email protected] & [email protected], or byfax to: +62 (21) 3813142 no later than 30 June 2008.

The Registration Desk will be operating at the Inna Grand Bali Beach Hotel,Bali from Wednesday, 16 July 2008 to Thursday, 17 July 2008 with thefollowing schedule:

Wednesday 16 July 2008 09.00 hours 18.00 hoursThursday 17 July 2008 07.30 hours 09.00 hours

For further information on substantive matters and registration pleasecontact:

Henky Manurung (Mr.)

Directorate of Tourism IndustryDepartment of Culture and TourismJalan Merdeka Barat 174th Floor, Jakarta 10110Tel: +62 21 3838261Fax: +62 21 3867588Mobile: 62 817 9876 724e-mail: [email protected]

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Ali A. Wardhana (Mr.)

Directorate of Intra-Regional Cooperation for America and EuropeDepartment of Foreign Affairs

Jalan Pejambon 6, Jakarta 10110, IndonesiaTel : +62 (21) - 3812778Fax : +62 (21) - 3813142E-mail : [email protected], [email protected]

For further information on Logistical Matters, including accommodation andairport pick-up please contact:

M. Reza Abdullah (Mr.) / Arief Sofyan (Mr.)

PCO Royalindo Convention Intl.PIC Building, Ground Floor, Jl Teluk Betung No 43Jakarta, Indonesia 10230Tel : +62 (21) - 3103636Fax : +62 (21) - 3157289Tel : +62811143636

+628164736581e-mail : [email protected]

[email protected]

Hospitalities

The host country shall bear the expenses for the venue and theorganization secretariat of the Conference. The host country shall alsobear local transportation (airport transfer and venue to hotel shuttle),Lunches and Dinner as indicated in the program.

Accommodation for one Head of Delegate of FEALAC Member Countrieswill be provided by the host country for the duration of the meeting (16-18 July 2008).

Tour Program for one Head of Delegate of FEALAC Member Countries willbe provided by the host country. The organizing committee has reservedadditional complimentary seats for a maximum number of 30 delegateswith a first come first serve basis.

Other expenses otherwise stated in the hospitalities are to be borne bydelegates.

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Accommodation

In order to facilitate ease of coordination and communication for thedelegates, the Inna Beach Hotel has been chosen as designated hotel for the

Meeting. Other recommended hotels which are near the designated hotel,and the room rates are listed below. Transportation from these hotels to thevenue of the meeting and vice versa in particular times compliance withschedule of the meeting is provided by the organizing committee.

Hotel Details are as follow:

Inna Grand Bali Beach Hotel

Jl. Hang Tuah Sanur - Bali 80032Phone : +62-361-288511

Fax : +62-361-287917PO BOX 3275 Denpasar 80032Email : [email protected]: http://www.innagrandbalibeach.com

Room rates:Deluxe Room Tower Wing Rp. 550,000 (Apprx. US$ 60)Cottages Rp. 550,000 (Apprx. US$ 60)Garden Wing Rp. 550,000 (Apprx. US$ 60)

Diwangkara Holiday Villa Bali

Jalan Hang Tuah No. 54,P.O. Box 3120 Denpasar,Sanur Beach, Bali, Indonesiaemail : [email protected], [email protected]: http://www.holidayvillabali.com/

Room rates:Superior Rp. 500,000 (Apprx. US$ 55)Deluxe Rp. 600,000 (Apprx. US$ 66)

Sanur Paradise Plaza Hotel

Jl. Hang Tuah 46, Sanur, Bali-IndonesiaTel. (62-361) 281781Fax. (62-361) 289166Email: [email protected]: http://www.sanurparadise.com/

Room rates:Superior Rp. 550,000 (Apprx. US$ 60)Pool View & Superior balcony Rp. 650,000 (Apprx. US$ 71)

Deluxe Court Yard / Club room Rp. 750,000 (Apprx. US$ 82)Executive / courtyard Suite Rp. 950,000 (Apprx. US$ 105)

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The host country will cover the cost of accommodation for one Head ofDelegation of each FEALAC member countries for the duration of theconference (16-18 July 2008) in Inna Grand Bali Beach Hotel.

Please kindly inform the organizing committee of tentative number of roomsrequired by individual Delegation so that hotel reservation can be confirmed.

Documents for the Meetings

Delegates wishing to request the Secretariats assistance for photocopymust provide the documents of the respective Meetings in advance(preferably one day earlier). The documents can be submitted before thedate of the meeting through the Secretariats e-mail as mentioned above.

Entry Formalities

All Delegates will require a valid passport to enter Indonesia. Delegatesshould apply for Visa at the Embassies or Consulate General of the Republicof Indonesia in their respective countries.

Transportation

Bali has direct flights to some major cities including Jakarta and Singapore.Please note that Delegates shall be responsible for their own transportationarrangements for the Conference except for those indicated inHOSPITALITIES.

Currency Exchange

Indonesias national currency is Rupiah. The exchange rate fluctuatesapproximately between the levels of Rp. 9.000 to Rp. 9.300 to 1 US Dollar.

Climate

Indonesia is a tropical archipelago which has two seasons, rainy season fromDecember to March and dry season from April to November. Averagetemperature in the area is as follows: coastal plains 30 C, inland andmountain areas 28 C, higher mountain areas 23 C, varying with altitude.Average humidity in Indonesia ranges between 70% and 90%.

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Electricity

The Power supply in Bali is 220 volts AC, 50 Hertz. 2-round-pin plugs are

used in Indonesia.

Businesses and Shopping Hours

Office and business are generally open from 08.30 to 16.00, Monday to

Friday. Shops are generally open from 10.00 to 21.00 daily.

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Annex 1

Tentative Agenda

FEALAC Conference ON ECOTOURISMBali, Indonesia, 17-18 July 2008

Time Description

16 July 208

19.00 21.00 Welcoming Dinner

17 July 208

07.45 08.30 Registration

08.30 09.15 OPENING CEREMONY- WELCOMING REMARKS by FEALAC Indonesia SOM Leader

- REPORT of the Director General for Tourism DestinationDevelopment of the Department of Culture and Tourism ofIndonesia

- KEYNOTE REMARKS by theMinister of Culture and Tourism ofIndonesia

09.15 09.30 Coffee BreakPress Conference (concurrently)

09.30 12.00 PLENARY SESSION IIdentifying Ecotourism Potentials of FEALAC Member Countries

12.00 13.30 LUNCH

13.30 16.00 PLENARY SESSION IIDeveloping Sustainable Ecotourism Industry in FEALACCountries

16.00 17.00 CLOSING SESSION

19.00 21.00 Farewell Dinner

Time Description

18 July 2008

09.00 15.00 Ecotourism and Cultural Tour

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Annex 2

FEALAC CONFERENCE ON ECOTOURISMBali, 17-18 July 2008

REGISTRATION FORM FOR MEMBER(S) OF DELEGATION

Full Name (Mr. /Mrs. /..)

Designation/ Position

Ministry/ Institution/ Organization

Mailing Address

(Please provide full address)

Postal Code/ City

Country

Phone/ Fax No.

E-mail Address

Passport Number :

Date of Issued (DD/MM/YY) :

Expiration Date (DD/MM/YY) :

Place of Issue :

Dietary preference and/or restrictions

Please fax/ e-mail the duly completed Registration Form by Monday, 30 June 2008, to:

Fax : +62 21 3867588

E-mail: [email protected], [email protected] [email protected]

And copied to : Indonesian Embassy in respective countries

Delegates Signature:

_______________________________________ _______________________

Name Date

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Hotel Reservation Form

FEALAC Conference on Ecotourism

To:____________________________________________________________ (Hotel Name)

Identification

Title H.E. Dr. Mr. Ms. Others:

First/given name

Last/Family name

Passport No.

Address:

Phone: Fax: Email:

Country: Position in Delegation:

Hotel ReservationPlease check the appropriate box

Room Type Single Occupancy Double Occupancy

Check-in Date

Check-out Date

No. of Nights

Delegates Signature:

_______________________________________ _______________________Name Date

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Program of Ecotourism and Cultural Tour

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Fee: IDR 350,000/pax

Start from 9 A.M.Duration: 8 hours

The first tour destination isKertalangu Village in Denpasar, avillage which offers spectacleecotourism activities related toBalinese Culture and Environment.

Activities to do in this example ofBalis ecotourism destination includerice and trees planting, painting,short dance course, live artperformances. Lunch will be served at the theaterin the village.

Next destination of the tour is Tanah Lot Templein Tabanan District. Tanah Lot is one of the most

famous temples in Bali. The temple sits on a hugeoffshore rockwhich hasbeen shapedcontinuouslyover theyears byocean tide. Atthis site,visitors areofferedamazingscenery andinterestingHindureligiousactivities.

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