UPCOMING ECOTOURISM EVENT EN CUBA

Gaviota Tours Holguín wrote:
>
> Dear Sir:
>
> The Natural Park Cristobal Coln is pleased in sending you the Calling to
> the II International Event Biodiversity and Tourism (BIOTOUR 2000) ,which
> will be held from October 26th to 30th ,2000; to celebrate the 508th
> Anniversary of the first Cuban report of biodiversty. That report was made
> by the Great Admiral Cristbal Coln on October 28th, 1492 in Bariay Bay.
>
> The event has the main goal of promoting an exchange of ideas between
> specialists and students whose activities are related to tourism and stand
> for the sustainable use of natural, cultural and social resources.
>
> We are also asking your collaboration in the promotion of hits call through
> all communication media available at your institution
>
> Attentively,
>
> ORGANIZING COMMITEE
>
> HONOR PRESIDENCY
>
> Dra. Rosa Elena Simen Negrn.
> Minister of Science, Technology and Environment.
> Lus Prez Rspide.
> President of Grupo de Turismo Gaviota S.A
> Dr. Keith Pickering.
> Society of History of Descovery
> Prof. Thoms Tirado.
> Milleisville University Penssylvania, USA.
> Rena Prez.
> FAO Expert Nutritionist.
> Dr. Fernndo Gonzlez Bermdez.
> CENPALAB Director. Cuba
> Lic. Mnica Rivas.
> Birdlife Regional Office of the Americas
>
> TOPICS
>
> 1) Nature oriented tourism, adventure, ecotourism and exploration of caves.
> Natural potential, protected areas, natural parks and reserves. Territorial
> planning and management plans for tourist use.
> 2) Conservation and protection of the geographic, historic and natural
> environment of the colombian landscape.
> 3) Management of forests and wild animals and animals in captivity with
> touristic purposes. Bird watching.
> 4) Marine biodiversity and tourism. Dolphinarium and aquarium. Marine
> mammals.
>
> 5) History, archeology, culture, architecture and community. Its
> relationship with rural and urban tourism.
> 6) Cuisine Culture and tourism. Traditional and ecologic cuisine
> 7) Ways and means to promote, commercialize y develop the nature oriented
> touristic product.
> 8) Environmental education and tourism.
> 9) Technologic innovation and its compatible use in nature oriented tourism.
> 10)Preparation and training of specialized personnel within the community to
> assimilate the development of nature oriented tourism.
>
> PROGRAM
> PLACE: HOTEL MELIA-RIO DE ORO
>
> THRUSDAY OCTOBER 26TH FRIDAY OCTOBER 27TH
>
> 09.00am: Opening Session 09.00am: Master Lecture by Prof. Thomas Tirado
>
> When Worlds Collide: A Clash of Cultures
> 10.00am. Master Lecture by Dr. Jose M. Guarch 10.00am: Presentation of
> Papers
> 11.00am: Coffee Break 11.30am: Coffee Break.
> 11.15am: Presentation of papers
> 01.30pm: Lunch 01.30pm: Lunch.
> 03.00pm: Opening Session for Posters. 03.00pm: Presentation of Papers
> 05.00pm: Planting the Tree of Friendship
> 05.00pm Visit to the Eco-Archeologic Trail
> 09.30pm: Welcome Coktail
> "Las Guanas"
>
> Optional Visit to Holguin City
>
> SATURDAY OCTOBER 28TH SUNDAY OCTOBER 29TH
>
> 09.00am: Master Lecture (Dr. Keith Pickering: Identification of
> the first landing site of Christopher Columbus in Cuba). 09.00am: Round
> Table:Biodiversity and
> 10.00am: Presentation of papers
> Sustainable Tourism in the Third Millennium
> 11.30am: Coffee Break
> Master Lecture by Dr Rena Prez: Vegetables and
> 11.45am:Presentation of Papers
> Tourism
> 01.30pm: Lunch 01.00pm: Lunch.
> 03.00pm: Presentation of Papers 03.00pm: Closing Ceremony.
> 04.00pm: Visit to the National Monument Park "Bariay" 04.30pm:
> Farewell Party, Aquarium-Dolphinarium
> Optional Visit to Holguin City
> Cayo Naranjo
>
> Optional Visit to Holguin City
>
> .
>
> MONDAY OCTOBER 30TH
> EXCURSIONS (OPTIONAL)
> Natural Park Cayo Saeta.
> National Park "La Mensura". Pinares de Mayar.
>
> Natural Park Alejandro Humboldt. Baracoa.
> Visit to the Aboriginal Village and Burial Site in "Chorro de Maita"
> Excursion to the Trail "La Caada" in Yaguajay Hill
>
> During the realization of Biotur 2000, Holguin City is the host of the 8th
> Fiesta de la Cultura Iberoamericana (Oct 24th-30th)This is a
> multinstitutional cultural project formed by a number of different cultural
> projects from different institutions and NOGs of the province of Holguin and
> other countries.
> For further information contact the organizing Commitee
>
> PRESENTATION OF PAPERS
>
> The abstracts of papers (no more than 200 words) and the whole text of the
> paper (10 pages or less, including illustrations and bibliography),
> must be delivered in a disquette, in Word 5.0 or upgraded,DIN A4 format,
> 1.5 spaced.
> To be sent before September 15th, 2000 to the President of the Scientific
> Program of the Organizing Committee:
>
> Ing. Cosme Casals Corella
> Apartado Postal # 216, Holgun
> CP. 80100. Cuba
> FAX: (53 24) 30 126
> Email: inverote@mares.solmelia.cma.net
> Dir_ger@luna.solmelia.cma.net
> Dir_ger@mares.solmelia.cma.net
> REGISTRATION FORM
>
> PARTICIPATION AS: (LECTURER/ POSTER/ DELEGATE)
> NAME:
> LAST NAME:
> NATIONALITY:
> ADDRES:
> COUNTRY:
> TELEPHONE:
> E-MAIL:
> FAX:
> PROFESSION:
> SPECIALTY:
> PAPER TITLE:
> COMPANION (S):
> COMPANION'S FULL NAME:
> TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR PRESENTATION: (SLIDE/BACKPROJECTOR/
>
> VIDEOS VHS-BETAMAX)
>
> REGISTRATION FEE
>
> Delegate: 100.00 USD
> Companion: 80.00 USD
> Student: 75.00 USD
>
> Aditional Information:
> The Registration Fee includes: Welcome Cocktail, Participation in all
> programmed activities, Participation Certificate ; Buffet of Closing
> Session.
> The Natural Park Cristbal Coln is willing to caary out exchange of
> bibliography, magazines, bulletins, etc, with other related
> institutions who are interested in conservation of biodiversity,
> environment and ecotourism.
> Please contact : Cosme Casals Corella. Apartado Postal 246. Holgun.
> CP. 80 100 Email: delsstt@mares.solmelia.cma.net
> During the event the book BIOTUR 98 will be sold. More than 30 papers that
> were presented in the last edition of BIOTUR in October 1998, appear in this
> book. Written by specialists from Spain, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Venezuela,
> Canad and Cuba.
> FOR INFORMATION ABOUT FLIGHTS TO CUBA CONTACT:
> Sol y Son. Los viajes: El turoperador de Cubana de Aviacin: Oficina 23 # 64
> Vedado Ciudad de la Habana. Telfonos: (53 7) 333162, 333271, 333385, 335159
> y 333647.
> Fax: (53 7) 333385 y 335150. E-Mail: solyson@ceniai.inf.cu
>
> Touristic Package (4 nights):
>
> Hotel Sol Ro de Luna (4 Stars. All Inlcusive)
> Package Price x Pax: 254.00 USD
> Supplement for Single Occupancy x night: 30.00 USD
>
> Extra nihgt: 64.00 USD
>
> Hotel Sol Ro de Mares (4 Stars. All Inlcusive)
> Package Price x Pax:269.00 USD
> Supplement for Single Occupancy x nihgt: 33.00 USD
>
> Extra nihgt: 68.00 USD
>
> Hotel Meli Ro de Oro (5 Stars. All Inlcusive)
> Package Price x Pax:
> Junior Suite: 346.00 USD Extra night: 86.00 USD
> Supplemento: 42.00 USD
>
> Junior Suite Superior: 384.00 USD Extra nihgt: 96.00 USD Supplemento:
> 48.00 USD
>
> Hotel Pernik (3 Stars. Full Board)
> Package Price x pax: 139.00 USD Supplement for Single Occupancy x nihgt:
> 9.00 USD
>
> Transfer: Holgun Airport - Hotels: 10.00 USD (One way)
> Daily transportation from Holguin City is not included
Received on Mon Apr 24 15:34:32 2000