Events

The conference’s main goal is to offer an opportunity and space to exchange information and ideas between protected area and tourism professionals. This dialogue will be a continuation of the conversation held every September during our Sustainable Tourism in Protected Areas Seminar. This English-language in-person seminar (click here for more information), also known as the Tourism Seminar, normally occurs over the course of 17-days and invites participants from around the world to join us as we visit a variety of protected areas in the western U.S. and explore sustainable tourism design and management in and around protected areas.

Venue: Cape Town International Convention Centre, Inspire Theatre Panel Topic: Supporting resilience initiatives through adequate funding to ensure the viable future of Africa's tourism businesses Panel Members: ·       Hon. Edmund Bartlett, Minister of Tourism: Jamaica ·       Hon. Minister David Maynier, Minister of Economic Development & Opportunities, Western Cape Government, South Africa ·       Dr. Taleb Rifai, Chairman: ITIC and Former Secretary-General:…

Venue: Cape Town International Convention Centre, Spotlight Stage Panel Topic: How can the travel and tourism industry contribute more to conservation and nature recovery? Panel Members: ·       Mr. Harold Goodwin, WTM’s Responsible Tourism Advisor ·       Mr. Colin Bell, Author: Africa’s Finest and Co-founder: Natural Selection Safaris ·       Mr. Wilfred Chivell, CEO: Marine Dynamics, Founder: Dyer Island Conservation Trust and African…

The IUCN Africa Protected Areas Congress (APAC) is the first ever continent-wide gathering of African leaders, citizens, and interest groups to discuss the role of protected areas in conserving nature, safeguarding Africa’s iconic wildlife, delivering vital life-supporting ecosystem services, promoting sustainable development while conserving Africa’s cultural heritage and traditions.