Agenda: July 20-23,2011
This agenda is tentative and subject to change.
| San Jose, Costa Rica | Wednesday, July 20th |
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10:00 – Onwards Lobby Nuevo, Hotel Herradura |
Delegate Arrival and Conference Registration |
| 10:00 – Onwards
Girasol Room, Hotel Herradura |
Conference Exhibitors on Display |
| 1:00 – 4:50 PM
Orquideas Room, Hotel Herradura |
Short Course: “How to Establish & Manage Travelers’ Philanthropy Programs” This Short Course, which is offered before the official conference opening, is designed to cover the basics – the ‘nuts and bolts’ — of travelers’ philanthropy The presenters include leading experts from around the world. Free for conference participants $100 for non-conference participants |
| 4:50-5:30 PM
Orquideas Room, Hotel Herradura
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Travelers’ Philanthropy Film: “Giving Time, Talent & Treasure”
For all attending the Short Course |
| 5:00-6:00 PM
Hotel Herradura |
Press Conference
with Conference Organizers and Leading Participants |
| 6:00-7:00 PM
Bougainvillea Room, Hotel Herradura
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Welcome Reception: For all conference registrants $50 for non-registrants (includes opening dinner) |
| 7:00-9:00PM
Orquideas Room, Hotel Herradura |
Opening Dinner:
CREST & Monteverde Institute: Welcome & Overview of Travelers’ Philanthropy Today Opening Remarks by Honored Guests: Gustavo Segura, General Manager, Hotel Herradura Carlos Hernandez, CEO, Pellas Development Group Introduction by Margarita Penon, Former First Lady, Costa Rica
Keynote Speech: Erika Harms Executive Director, Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC)
Sponsored by the Pellas Development Group |
| San Jose & Monteverde | Thursday, July 21 | ||
| 7:00-8:00 AM
Hotel Herradura
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Breakfast & Registration (continuing) |
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| 8:30 AM
From Hotel Herradura
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Departure Buses to Monteverde |
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| 12:00 PM
Arrival in Monteverde
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Arrival in Monteverde:
Go directly to lunch venue (luggage will be taken to hotels) |
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| 12:00 – 2:00 PM
Luncheon Presentation |
Stream 1: “Benefiting Communities & Conservation”
Location: Monteverde Institute
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Stream 2: “Enhancing the Tourism Experience”
Location: Paseo de Stella
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Stream 3: “Building a More Engaged & Ethical Industry”
Location: Hotel Montaña
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| Luncheon Presentation:
“The Monteverde Travelers’ Philanthropy Initiative” Justin Welch, Monteverde Institute Location: Monteverde Institute |
Luncheon Presentation:
“The Monteverde Travelers’ Philanthropy Initiative” Rob Bailes, Monteverde Institute Location: Paseo de Stella |
Luncheon Presentation:
“The Monteverde Travelers’ Philanthropy Initiative” Jannelle Wilkins, Monteverde Institute Location: Hotel Montaña |
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| 2:00 – 2:30 PM | Break | ||
| 2:30 – 4:00 PM
Workshops |
Workshop 1: Supporting Environmental Protection: Successful Models Monteverde Institute |
Workshop 2:
Why Travelers become Donors Paseo de Stella |
Workshop 3:
From Charity to Sustainable Development Hotel Montaña, |
| 4:00 – 5:30
To Hotels
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Down Time
Buses collect participants from workshop venues and take them to their respective hotels |
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| 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Hotel Montaña |
Cocktail Reception and Presentation:
Travelers’ Philanthropy Schools and Libraries in Nepal & Beyond Magda King, Namlo International & Toni Neubauer, Myths and Mountains Buses pass by hotels to collect participants |
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| 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Hotel Montaña
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Special Meeting for Participants from the Osa Peninsula Chaired by William Durham, CREST and David Krantz, CREST
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7:00 – 9:00 PM |
Networking Evening Dinner is not covered. List of local restaurants will be provided. |
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| Monteverde | Friday, July 22 | ||
| 7:00 AM
Individual Hotels
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Breakfast Buses will take people to optional community activities |
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| 7:30 – 10:00 AM
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Community Activity:
- Cloud Forest Reserve - Sta. Elena Reserve - Children’s Eternal Rainforest - Coffee farm with community based direct sales - Visit with ProNativas Director for talk about using native plants and visit to greenhouse - Reforestation activity to off-set carbon
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| 10:00 - 10:30 AM | Break | ||
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10:30 – 12:00 PM Workshops |
Workshop 4:
Serving Local Development Priorities through Travelers’ Philanthropy Monteverde Institute |
Workshop 5:
Integrating Social Media and New Technologies into Travelers’ Philanthropy Paseo de Stella |
Workshop 6:
Travelers’ Philanthropy and Corporate Responsibility (CSR): How to Build and Integrate Travelers’ Philanthropy into the Tourism Business Hotel Montaña |
| 12:00 – 12:30 PM | Break | ||
| Lunch at one of the following locations: | |||
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12:30 - 2:00 PM Lunch |
Jimmy Pham: Discussion of KOTO Cuisine
Monteverde Institute |
Travelers’ Philanthropy Film
Paseo de Stella Theater |
Kevin Salwen, Author/Journalist
“The Power of Half” Hotel Montaña |
| 2:00 – 2:30 PM | Break | ||
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2:30 – 4:00 PM Workshops |
Workshop 7:
Ethical Issues: Protecting Children, Wildlife, and Fragile Ecosystems Monteverde Institute |
Workshop 8:
Linking Community-based Tourism Services to Travelers’ Philanthropy Paseo de Stella |
Workshop 9:
Corporate-wide Travelers’ Philanthropy Programs Hotel Montaña |
| 4:00 – 4:30 PM | Break | ||
| 4:30 - 6:00 PM
Workshops |
Workshop 10:
Community and NGO views of Travelers’ Philanthropy: Partnering with Travel Businesses Monteverde Institute |
Workshop 11:
Voluntourism: Case Studies & Key Issues Paseo de Stella |
Workshop 12:
Latest Trends: Consumer and Industry Demand for Travelers’ Philanthropy Hotel Montaña |
| 6:30 – 9:00 PM
Salon Cerro Plano |
Cultural Night & Dinner: Typical dances by School Group, Marimba Band, & Salsa Lessons
Buses will transport participants to the event |
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| Monteverde | Saturday, July 23 | ||
| 7:00 – 8:00 AM
Individual Hotels |
Breakfast
Buses will pick participants up at their hotels to bring them to their workshops |
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8:30 – 10:00 AM Workshops |
Workshop 13: Benefitting Community Projects: Successful Models for Large Resorts Monteverde Institute |
Workshop 14:
Material Donations: Pros, Cons, Best Practices Paseo de Stella |
Workshop 15: Successfully Managing Travelers’ Philanthropy Programs: Legal and Administrative Issues, Managing the Ask and Constant Contact Hotel Montaña
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| 10:00 - 10:30 AM
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Break |
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10:30 - 12:00 PM Workshops |
Workshop 16: Impacts of Tourism on Health Monteverde Institute
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Workshop 17: Spas and Travelers’ Philanthropy Paseo de Stella
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Workshop 18: Foundation and Development Community Views of Travelers Philanthropy Hotel Montaña |
| 12:00 – 2:00 PM
Lunch |
Networking Lunch
Monteverde Institute |
Networking Lunch
Paseo de Stella |
Networking Lunch Hotel Montaña |
| 2:00 – 3:00 PM | Break | ||
| 3:30 - 5:00 PM
El Establo Hotel
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Plenary Session:
Chris Blackwell, Owner, Island Outpost and Founder, Island Records, Jamaica and Jose Zaglul, President, EARTH University, Costa Rica Conversation moderated by: Dinda Elliott, Deputy Editor, CondéNast Traveler |
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| 5:30 – 6:30 PM
El Establo Hotel
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Reception For all conference participants Others: $65 each (including dinner & concert)
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| 6:30 – 9:00 PM
El Establo Hotel
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Closing Dinner and Multimedia Concert
Hosted by Manuel Obregon, Minister of Culture, Costa Rica Performance of: “Simbiosis” – his famous piano piece accompanied by rainforest images. Sponsored by CREST Board of Directors |
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| 9:30 PM | Departure
Buses to San Jose for those who have early morning flights |
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| Monteverde | Sunday, July 24 |
| 8:00 am
From Various Hotels |
Buses depart for San Jose |
| 9:00 am
From Various Hotels
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Field Trips Begin |
