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Geotourism represents a recent evolution of the ecotourism concept. Fostering the nature and cultural sustainability, geotourists seek geological wonders framed in a natural and cultural authenticity. The International Summer School "Geotourism, culture and sustainability" is specially addressed to PhD and Master students working on (geo)tourism and geoconservation topics and also to geoparks and protected areas' staff and tourism professionals. The Summer School is organized in three main parts: lessons by experts, a workshop, and fieldtrips in the Naturtejo Geopark (member of the Global Geoparks Network, assisted by Unesco).
Aims
- To raise awareness on geotourism concepts and methodologies;
- To discuss geotourism and a new trend under the nature tourism market;
- To share best practices on the interpretation of geosites for the general public;
- To promote the exchange of experiences based on the presentation of examples of geotouristic activities.
Workshop
Participants are invited to contribute to the workshop included in the schedule. Each participant is requested to present a 10 minutes communication about his/her experience on geotourism (master or PhD thesis concluded, ongoing or future, etc.). A computer (with Powerpoint) and a multimedia projector will be available. Please take an USB-key or a CD-ROM with your presentation. Each participant should send an abstract of his/her presentation with “Title”, “Abstract” (250-300 words) and “Keywords” (3-5). The deadline to send this abstract is 15th June 2011.
Provisional programme
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Welcome session
Geodiversity
Geological and Mining Heritage
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Tourism: general concepts and global trends
How to manage touristic projects
Geotourism
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Fieldtrip to Naturtejo Geopark I: nature and culture working together
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Promoting geotourism I: cultural connections
Promoting geotourism II: history of science connections
Promoting geotourism III: interpretation strategies
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Fieldtrip to Naturtejo Geopark II: nature and culture working together |
Sustainability: Maintaining the cultural identity
Sustainability: Maintaining the natural identity
Examples of geotouristic projects
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Geosites assessment for recreational use
Cultural visit to Idanha-a-Nova
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Workshop session I
Geotourism as a development tool for geoparks
The Naturtejo Geopark
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Workshop session II
Promoting geotourism IV: marketing strategies
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Workshop session III
Final discussions and conclusions
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Registration
Participants are invited to send by e-mail a short CV, together with the abstract for the workshop and the registration form, no latter than 1st May 2011. Please note that the number of available places is limited.
Fees
The registration fee (300€) includes includes lessons by international staff, didactic material, fieldtrips, food and housing during the course, travels during the course, but not the travel to Portugal and to Idanha-a-Nova. The payment fee should be done by bank transfer, no latter than 1st May 2011.
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Details for the bank transfers
Bank: Caixa Geral de Depósitos
Address: Largo do Saibreiro 14; Apartado 91; 6001-909 Castelo Branco, Portugal
Beneficiary: Empresa Martins - Agência de Viagens e Turismo, Lda.
IBAN (account number): PT50003520180000375533098
Swift Code:CGDIPTPL
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Language
English
General coordination
José Brilha (University of Minho)
Deadline
Registration and payment:1st May 2011
EVENT CANCELLED
Contacts
Information about registration and payments:
Naturtejo Geopark
E-mail: geral@naturtejo.com | Phone: +351 272 320 176 | Fax: +351 272 320 137
Other information
Earth Sciences Centre, University of Minho
E-mail: cct@dct.uminho.pt | Phone: +351 253 604 300 | Fax: + 351 253 678 206
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