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TEMCO [Terengganu
International Eco and Marine Tourism Conference 2014]
The Terengganu Tourism Association (PPNT) in
collaboration with the Terengganu State Government and Ministry of Tourism
Malaysia invite you to join us in Terengganu for the 5th Terengganu Eco &
Marine Tourism Conference 2014 [TEMCO 2014] at Primula Beach Hotel
from 28-29 October 2014..
The Nature of Terengganu
Terengganu is endowed with
unmatched natural beauty. Having the longest coastline of wonderful
beaches, the lush tropical rainforest, a hidden paradise unmoved by time
and stunning islands with their tranquil emerald waters which turn
magnificently golden hues at the touch of the sun's first rays. This is
the uniqueness of Terengganu that leads the tourism sector especially in
Eco & Marine tourism.
The Conference
TEMCO 2014 is Terengganu's 5th International Eco & Marine Tourism Conference that focuses on
sustainability and discusses practical ideas and solutions that inspire
positive changes in the Eco & Marine Tourism sector. The 5th TEMCO will
present you with a program relevant to Eco & Marine Tourism where the
representatives are from industry players, State Government, Tour Guides,
Tourism Organisers, and the public.
Vision
To create Terengganu as a superior tourism
destination for eco and marine tourism sector.
Mission
* To create Terengganu as a superior tourism destination for Eco & Marine
Tourism
* To inspire industry players and government officials to think
'Responsible Tourism'
* To create awareness on Eco & Marine tourism among communities
* To encourage the community to become involved in the Eco & Marine
tourism sector by providing homestays,
kampungstays, etc.
* To encourage the community to venture into tourism boats for snorkeling,
diving and sailing
* To promote & brand Terengganu State as an Eco & Marine tourism
destination
* To identify the potential of Eco & Marine products in Terengganu
* To propose the upgrading and improvement in the Eco & Marine tourism
sector without disturbing the ecosystem and
environment in Terengganu.
PROGRAM
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Tuesday, 28 October
2014 |
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0800-0830 AM
0900-0930 AM
0930-1000 AM |
Participants
Registration
Opening Ceremony & Keynote Address by Tourism Exco
Tea Break / Press conference |
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1000-1100 AM |
Session 1
Development of Perhentian Island towards Sustainable Tourism
Profesor Dr Amran
bin Hamzah, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) |
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1100-1200 PM |
Session 2
Protecting & Conserving Terengganu Marine Parks
En Julian Hyde,
Pengurus Besar Reef Check Malaysia |
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1200-1300 PM |
Session 3
Setiu
Wetlands: Sustainable Eco Tourism Opportunities & Attractions
En Nik Mohd Maseri
Nik Mohamad, Eco-tourism Coordinator, WWF Malaysia
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1300-1400 PM |
Lunch at Bayu
Restaurant, Primula Beach Hotel |
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1400-1500 PM |
Session 4
Turtle
Watching at Teluk Mak Nik - Potentials and Treats
Ms Sharifah Ruqaiyah , WWF |
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1500-1600 PM |
Session 5
BRIS
Forest at Rantau Abang : New Eco Tourism Destination
Dr Jamilah Mohd Salim @ Halim, University Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) |
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1600-1630 PM |
Tea Break |
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1630-1730 PM |
Session 6
Ecotourism - A Tool for Sustainable Development in Kenyir Lake
En Cornelius Anuar Abdullah Mc Afee, Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) |
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Wednesday, 29
October 2014 |
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0800-0900 AM |
Gather at Primula
Beach Hotel, Lobby |
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0900 AM |
Depart from Primula
Hotel for technical tour.
Batu Penyu
Visit Turtle and
Marine Ecosystem Centre (TUMEC)
BRIS Forest Walk
Birding at BRIS Forest
Visit Jambu Bongkok
Fishing Village |
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1300 PM
1400 PM
1500 PM |
Lunch at Jambu
Bongkok Fishing Village/Closing Ceremony
Depart back to Primula Beach Hotel
Tour End |
SPEAKER
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Mr Cornelius Anuar
Abdullah McAfee
Secretary,
Malaysia Nature Society, Terengganu Branch
Tajuk :
Ecotourism - A Tool For Sustainable Development in Kenyir Lake
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En Julian Hyde
General
Manager
Reef Check Malaysia Bhd
Tajuk :
Protecting & Conserving Terengganu Marine Parks |
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Cik Sharifah
Ruqaiyah Syed Mustafa
Senior
Field Biologist of the Terengganu Turtle and Painted Terrapins
Conservation Project, WWF
Tajuk : Turtle Watching at Teluk Mak
Nik - Potentials and Treats
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Dr Jamilah Mohd
Salim @Halim
Lecturer
(Plant Ecology & Biodiversity),
Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Sciences & Technology,
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu
Tajuk : BRIS
Forest Rantau Abang, New Eco Tourism Destination |
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Profesor Dr Amran
bin Hamzah
Director of
Centre For Innovative Planning and Development (CIPD),
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Skudai, Johor, Malaysia.
Tajuk :
Development of Perhentian Island towards Sustainable Tourism
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Contact Person :
Ms. Ain |
Tel : +609-6262020 Fax : +609-6228093 Email :
info@terengganutourism.com
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