Fundy Biosphere Reserve Sustainable Tourism Conference
February 16-17, 2009
Delta Beauséjour, Moncton, NB

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The objective of the Fundy Biosphere Reserve Sustainable Tourism Conference is to provide information to tourism operators and organisations on the subject of Sustainable Tourism. It will contribute to the development of Sustainable Tourism in the Fundy Biosphere region and will offer an opportunity for networking and collaboration between operators.

The event is targeted to the tourism industry in New Brunswick, namely tourism operators and organisations, economic development agencies, government representatives and the population in general interested in learning about Sustainable Tourism. Additionally, it is for those interested in networking and sharing ideas in order to help the Fundy Biosphere Reserve become a nature based tourism destination and a leading example of sustainable development.

PRELIMINARY PROGRAM
February 16, 2009
9:00 a.m.	Opening of the Conference Conference Chair, Day 1: Yves Gagnon Chair, Fundy Biosphere Reserve K.C. Irving Chair in Sustainable Development, U. de Moncton
9:15 a.m.	The Fundy Biosphere Reserve – A UNESCO Designation Yves Gagnon Chair, Fundy Biosphere Reserve K. C. Irving Chair in Sustainable Development, U. de Moncton
10:00 a.m.	Concept of Sustainable Tourism Gary Clarke Chair, Frontenac Arch Biosphere Reserve
11:00 a.m.	Break
11:15 a.m.	Future Vision for New Brunswick Tourism Helen-Jean Newman NB Department of Tourism and Parks
12:00 p.m.	Lunch Introduction of speaker Mayor George leBlanc City of Moncton Guest Speaker Hon. Stuart Jamieson New Brunswick Minister of Tourism and Parks
1:15 p.m.	Release of study UNESCO Fundy Biosphere Reserve and Fundy Trail Parkway Business Opportunities Study Denise Lang Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Hon. Stuart Jamieson New Brunswick Minister of Tourism and Parks
1:30 p.m.	Presentation of Study Harvey Sawler Forerunner Creative and Tourism Strategies Ltd.
3:00 p.m.	Break
3:30 p.m.	Plenary Session Moderator: • Arnold Kearney    NB Department of Intergovernmental Affairs Panellists: • Kathy Weir, Albert County Tourism Association • Réal Robichaud, Tourism Industry Association of NB • Brian Clark, Fundy Trail • Margaret Tusz-King, Councillor, Town of Sackville • Frank Tenhave, Enterprise Fundy
4:30 p.m.	Wrap-up Paul Bogaard Vice Chair, Fundy Biosphere Reserve Professor, Mount Allison University
4:45 p.m.	Reception (cash bar)
February 17, 2009
8:30 a.m.	Opening Conference Chair, Day 2: Frank Tenhave Board Member, Fundy Biosphere Reserve Executive Director, Enterprise Fundy
8:45 a.m.	Sustainable Tourism in the Frontenac Arch Biosphere Reserve Gary Clarke Chair, Frontenac Arch Biosphere Reserve
9:45 a.m.	Theme #1: Sustainable Tourism Strategy for the FBR - Presentation (10 minutes)      Harvey Sawler      Forerunner Creative and Tourism Strategies Ltd. - Breakout (identify 3 potential actions) - Plenary (15 minutes)      Moderator: Harvey Sawler
10:45 a.m.	Break
11:15 a.m.	Theme #2: Potential Synergies for the Tourism Industry of the Bay of Fundy - Presentation (10 minutes)      Noël Hamann      General Manager, Hopewell Rocks - Breakout (identify 3 potential actions) - Plenary (15 minutes)      Moderator: Harvey Sawler
12:15 a.m.	Lunch
1:00 p.m.	Theme #3: How to Identify Best Management Practices in the Tourism Industry - Presentation (10 minutes)      Keith Dewar      Professor, UNB St John - Breakout (identify 3 potential actions) - Plenary (15 minutes)      Moderator: Harvey Sawler
2:00 p.m.	Theme #4: Energy Efficiency in the Tourism Industry - Presentation (10 minutes)      Gerry MacDonell      Eco-Efficiency Centre - Breakout (identify 3 potential actions) - Plenary (15 minutes)      Moderator: Harvey Sawler
3:00 p.m.	Break
3:15 p.m.	Plenary Session – Moving Forward - Identify common actions between groups - Discuss potential means of realization - Identify next steps      Moderators: Frank Tenhave                           Board Member, Fundy Biosphere Reserve                           Executive Director, Enterprise Fundy                           Harvey Sawler                           Forerunner Creative and Tourism Strategies Ltd.
4:15 p.m.	Closing remarks Yves Gagnon Chair, Fundy Biosphere Reserve K. C. Irving Chair in Sustainable Development, U. de Moncton
REGISTRATION INFORMATION Sustainable Tourism Conference (2 days)
	$50 - Early registration (before January 30, 2009) $75 - Regular
One day registration
	$30 - Early registration (before January 30, 2009) $50 - Regular
CONTACT INFORMATION
Address: Executive Director Fundy Biosphere Reserve Room #127, P.A. Landry Building Université de Moncton Moncton, NB E1A 6J7 Phone: Email: Internet: (506) 863-2140 info@fundy-biosphere.ca www.fundy-biosphere.ca