2009 International Forum on Ecotourism

Xining (Qinghai Province), China - 19 to 24 August 2009

□ Major Conference Topics:
· Ecotourism and Sustainable Development
· Construction Technique of Ecotourism Areas

· Ecological Ethic and Ecotourism
· Development Model of Mountain Ecotourism
· Development Model of Tableland Ecotourism
· Ecotourism Development Strategy in Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, China

□ Conference Hosts:

• Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), China
• The government of Qinghai Province, China

□ Conference Organizers:

• Institute of Geographical Sciences and Natural Resources Research,CAS
• Tourism Bureau of Qinghai Province

□ Conference Sponsors:

• Ecotourism Commission-China Ecological Society
• Rural Landscape and Leisure Industry Commission-China Geographical Society

□ Conference Location:

Xining City of Qinghai Province, China, The detailed venue will be announced at the end of July.

Attachment: Announcement for International Ecotouiesm Forum.doc