Ecotourism is a new style of tourism which aims to excavate, utilize and sustain the local charm such as nature, history and culture. It is also expected to lead to regional improvement.
'International Ecotourism Conference 2013 in Tottori' will be held from 19th to 21st October, 2013. We will welcome guest speakers such as Mr. Shigeatsu Hatakeyama who received Forest Heroes Award from United Nations Forum on Forests in 2012, and Mr. Anthony Wong, a pioneer in ecotourism, from Malaysia.
Excursions will be held at the second day on October 20th. Please explore the great nature and ecotourism in Tottori Prefecture.