Chantal Robichaud Dr John S. Hull Carolyn Nodder Nathaniel Dobbin Professor Simon Milne

1. Indigenous Communities, Tourism and Biodiversity Workshop Series:New Information and Web-based TechnologiesWorkshop II: Islands Pacific Region Chantal Robichaud Dr John S. Hull Carolyn Nodder Nathaniel Dobbin Professor Simon Milne 3 – 5 November 2008, Samoa

2. Role of NZTRI • Creating a network of researchers • Supporting Case Study Pilot Projects • Capacity building/training for business • Information sharing • Fund-raising

3. Workshop Overview/Housekeeping Day 1 • Opening prayer • Getting to know each other • Acknowledging relationships • Agenda • Types of Activities • Housekeeping • Why we are here? • Why we are not here? • Identifying trends

4. Information & Web Technology Goals • Look at ways Information & Web technologies can be used to communicate your message • Review and refine tools developed in the Arctic workshop • Identify effective use of ICT in the current market • Look at information balance and indicators to assess • Attempt to apply indicators and tools to existing websites • Identify external tools and sources to assist in reaching goals • Create a plan to move forward

5. Workshop Overview/Housekeeping Day 2 • Review of Day 1 • A way forward • Website resources • Assessment tools • Examining websites

6. Workshop Overview/Housekeeping Day 3 • Review of Day 1 and 2 • Defining needs • Challenges • Vision • Planning/proposed strategies • Future cooperation • Closing prayer

7. What is tourism? Tourism is the temporary movement of people to destinations outside their normal places of work and residence, the activities undertaken during their stay in those destinations, and the facilities created to cater to their needs. (Source: Mathieson and Wall 1982)

8. 2009 Ten Top Tourism Trends • Repercussions of global economic slowdown • Continued concern for safety and security • Impact of fuel costs • Management of sustainable tourism • Increase in use of electronic and other technologies • Debate on climate change and tourism • Influence of mega events • Strategic planning for communities and nations • Introduction of new tourism products • Effect of natural and other disasters on tourism (Source: Edgell 2008)

9. Trends CompetitiveIDemographicIEconomicINaturalITechnologicalIPoliticalI Cultural Destination

10. Competition/Markets

11. Competition/Markets Competition Markets Less loyalty to destinations Segmentation Online booking popular Search for quality/price Late bookings Increase in formal and informal sources of information Educational/experiential increasing but beaches and shopping important • Increasing number of destinations • Increasing flexible packages and holidays • Authenticity and educational experiences • Niche products

12. Demographic Trends Increasing population Aging population Urbanisation Decline in the traditional family Intergenerational travel popular

13. Economic Trends • Rising incomes • Continued growth of national economies • Fluctuations in exchange rates • Polarisation of wealth • Increase in paid holiday entitlements • Shorter holidays vs. trip of a lifetime • Generation X important market that spends more than Boomers

14. Environment Trends Climate Change Resource Depletion Energy/water shortage Deforestation/desertification Biodiversity/species loss • Higher temperatures • Ozone depletion • Sea level rise • Loss of snow cover and permafrost • Glacial melt in polar regions • Extreme weather events/natural disasters Disease Interest in sustainability

15. Political Trends • Travelers seek safe, secure destinations • Security policies can be a hindrance to travel

16. Socio-Cultural Trends • Money rich-time poor/working vacations • Individualism, self-reliance • Self-improvement • Value for money/good service • Experimental/authentic/educational • Safety conscious • Social/environmental concern • Influence of media/pop culture • Healthier lifestyles/well-being • Small groups/clubs (Source: Dwyer 2007)

17. International and Domestic Markets Tourism Attractions and Activities Transport Accommodation Natural and Socio-Economic Environment Other Infrastructure Other Tourism Services Local Residents Institutional Elements Adapted from: Inskeep, 1991.

18. Indigenous EcoTourism Circle Our Home, Our Heritage, Our Story, Our Future - with Authenticity and Meaningfulness - Indigenous Ownership and Control Local Assessment All with Balance and Sustainability Caring Relationship with Nature: Spiritually, Physically, Emotionally, and intellectually Livelihood Based on Traditional Knowledge

19. International and Domestic Markets Tourism Attractions and Activities Transport Accommodation Our Home, Our Heritage, Our Story, Our Future - with Authenticity and Meaningfulness - Indigenous Ownership and Control Local Assessment Caring Relationship with Nature: Spiritually, Physically, Emotionally, and intellectually Livelihood Based on Traditional Knowledge Other Infrastructure Other Tourism Services Local Residents Institutional Elements Adapted from: Inskeep, 1991.