1. Indigenous Communities, Tourism and Biodiversity Workshop Series: New Information and Web-based Technologies Workshop II: Islands Pacific Region Chantal Robichaud Dr John S. Hull Carolyn Nodder Nathaniel Dobbin Professor Simon Milne 3 – 5 November 2008, Samoa

2. Role of NZTRI 13/10/2015 2 Creating a network of researchers Supporting Case Study Pilot Projects Capacity building/training for business Information sharing Fund-raising

3. 13/10/2015 Workshop Overview/Housekeeping Day 1 Opening prayer Getting to know each other Acknowledging relationships Agenda Types of Activities Housekeeping Why we are here? Why we are not here? Identifying trends 13/10/2015 3

4. Information & Web Technology Goals Look at ways Information & Web technologies can be used to communicate your message Review and refine tools developed in the Arctic workshop Identify effective use of ICT in the current market Look at information balance and indicators to assess Attempt to apply indicators and tools to existing websites Identify external tools and sources to assist in reaching goals Create a plan to move forward 13/10/2015 4

5. Workshop Overview/Housekeeping Day 2 Review of Day 1 A way forward Website resources Assessment tools Examining websites

6. 13/10/2015 Workshop Overview/Housekeeping Day 3 Review of Day 1 and 2 Defining needs Challenges Vision Planning/proposed strategies Future cooperation Closing prayer

7. What is tourism? Tourism is the temporary movement of people to destinations outside their normal places of work and residence, the activities undertaken during their stay in those destinations, and the facilities created to cater to their needs. (Source: Mathieson and Wall 1982)

8. 2009 Ten Top Tourism Trends Repercussions of global economic slowdown Continued concern for safety and security Impact of fuel costs Management of sustainable tourism Increase in use of electronic and other technologies Debate on climate change and tourism Influence of mega events Strategic planning for communities and nations Introduction of new tourism products Effect of natural and other disasters on tourism (Source: Edgell 2008)

9. Trends 13/10/2015 9 Destination

10. Competition/Markets 13/10/2015 10

11. 13/10/2015 Competition/Markets Competition Increasing number of destinations Increasing flexible packages and holidays Authenticity and educational experiences Niche products Markets Less loyalty to destinations Segmentation Online booking popular Search for quality/price Late bookings Increase in formal and informal sources of information Educational/experiential increasing but beaches and shopping important 13/10/2015 11

12. Demographic Trends Increasing population Aging population Urbanisation Decline in the traditional family Intergenerational travel popular 13/10/2015 12

13. 13/10/2015 Economic Trends Rising incomes Continued growth of national economies Fluctuations in exchange rates Polarisation of wealth Increase in paid holiday entitlements Shorter holidays vs. trip of a lifetime Generation X important market that spends more than Boomers 13/10/2015 13

14. 13/10/2015 Environment Trends Climate Change Higher temperatures Ozone depletion Sea level rise Loss of snow cover and permafrost Glacial melt in polar regions Extreme weather events/natural disasters Resource Depletion Energy/water shortage Deforestation/desertification Biodiversity/species loss 13/10/2015 14 Disease Interest in sustainability

15. 13/10/2015 Political Trends Travelers seek safe, secure destinations Security policies can be a hindrance to travel 13/10/2015 15

16. 13/10/2015 Socio-Cultural Trends Money rich-time poor/working vacations Individualism, self-reliance Self-improvement Value for money/good service Experimental/authentic/educational Safety conscious Social/environmental concern Influence of media/pop culture Healthier lifestyles/well-being Small groups/clubs (Source: Dwyer 2007) 13/10/2015 16

17. 13/10/2015 17 Accommodation Other Tourism Services Institutional Elements Other Infrastructure Tourism Attractions and Activities Transport Natural and Socio-Economic Environment Adapted from: Inskeep, 1991.

18. Indigenous EcoTourism Circle 13/10/2015 18 Our Home, Our Heritage, Our Story, Our Future - with Authenticity and Meaningfulness - Livelihood Based on Traditional Knowledge Caring Relationship with Nature: Spiritually, Physically, Emotionally, and intellectually Indigenous Ownership and Control Local Assessment All with Balance and Sustainability

19. Accommodation Other Tourism Services Institutional Elements Other Infrastructure Tourism Attractions and Activities Transport Adapted from: Inskeep, 1991. 13/10/2015 19 Our Home, Our Heritage, Our Story, Our Future - with Authenticity and Meaningfulness - Livelihood Based on Traditional Knowledge Caring Relationship with Nature: Spiritually, Physically, Emotionally, and intellectually Indigenous Ownership and Control Local Assessment

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