Dates: September - October, 2014
Columbus International Program will provide customized training in EcoTourism for delegations who are interested in enhancing Ecotourism and economic development in their organizations and home countries. Participants will have an opportunity to visit animal preserves, safaris, zoos, lakes and various tourism places in and around central Ohio.
For additional details about this program and to apply, please visit www.ecotourismohio.org.
Program Benefits and Expected Outcomes is Your Ability to:
· Understand the Development of the EcoTourism Industry in the United States
· Compare EcoTourism in Ohio to that of the Delegate’s Home Country and Region
· Experience Personal Customized Observational Training based on the Group’s Needs*
· Learn Current EcoTourism Trends by Experiencing them Firsthand
· Understand Cultural Differences between Your Country and the United States
· Experience the Feelings from this One-of-A-Kind, Cross-Cultural Experience
· Evaluate Alternative Uses for Land and Property that can be Eco-Friendly and Sustainable
· Develop a Lifetime Network of Professionals on many Continents
· A Network of Focused Organizations and Potential Business Partners
· Better Manage Your Duties and Grow as a Professional
· Suggest Improvements to EcoTourism Activities in Your Home Country
Presenters will be given copies of Delegate Bios, so that they can Modify Site Tour Routes and Presentation Topics for the Maximum Benefit for Delegates.
Ecotourism Venues: The delegates will enjoy visits to and participate in:
· Animal Preserves, Safaris and Zoos, Lakes, Rivers and Wetlands
· Resorts, Parks
· Forests and Nature Preserves
· Zip lines through Forests and over Animals
· Paths for Bicycles and Walking
· Botanical Gardens and Conversations
· Historical sites including Amish Country Living of 150 years ago
· Rentals of Horses, Canoes, Kayaks, Pontoon Boats, All-Terrain Vehicles
· University Departments of Ecotourism, Natural Resources and Animal and Plant Science
· Amusement Parks, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Football Game (even though not ecotourism)
Columbus International Program will provide customized training in EcoTourism for delegations who are interested in enhancing Ecotourism and economic development in their organizations and home countries. Participants will have an opportunity to visit animal preserves, safaris, zoos, lakes and various tourism places in and around central Ohio.
For additional details about this program and to apply, please visit www.ecotourismohio.org.
Program Benefits and Expected Outcomes is Your Ability to:
· Understand the Development of the EcoTourism Industry in the United States
· Compare EcoTourism in Ohio to that of the Delegate’s Home Country and Region
· Experience Personal Customized Observational Training based on the Group’s Needs*
· Learn Current EcoTourism Trends by Experiencing them Firsthand
· Understand Cultural Differences between Your Country and the United States
· Experience the Feelings from this One-of-A-Kind, Cross-Cultural Experience
· Evaluate Alternative Uses for Land and Property that can be Eco-Friendly and Sustainable
· Develop a Lifetime Network of Professionals on many Continents
· A Network of Focused Organizations and Potential Business Partners
· Better Manage Your Duties and Grow as a Professional
· Suggest Improvements to EcoTourism Activities in Your Home Country
Presenters will be given copies of Delegate Bios, so that they can Modify Site Tour Routes and Presentation Topics for the Maximum Benefit for Delegates.
Ecotourism Venues: The delegates will enjoy visits to and participate in:
· Animal Preserves, Safaris and Zoos, Lakes, Rivers and Wetlands
· Resorts, Parks
· Forests and Nature Preserves
· Zip lines through Forests and over Animals
· Paths for Bicycles and Walking
· Botanical Gardens and Conversations
· Historical sites including Amish Country Living of 150 years ago
· Rentals of Horses, Canoes, Kayaks, Pontoon Boats, All-Terrain Vehicles
· University Departments of Ecotourism, Natural Resources and Animal and Plant Science
· Amusement Parks, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Football Game (even though not ecotourism)
