Nearly 500 people are expected for one of the first events on the sustainable development of the tourism industry in Québec.

Intended both for the public and private sectors, the Symposium will offer workshops and presentations on major issues related to the sustainable development of tourism: How do you develop a sustainable tourist destination? What implementation strategies should be favoured for businesses? What actions can be taken?

Outstanding speakers will propose concrete solutions and examples of best practices to adopt. The Symposium will also be an ideal place to exchange ideas on this future direction and share success stories on the sustainable development of tourism.

33 highly respected speakers will be present, amongst whom will be:

Roch Antil , President, ENF Canada, Serge Ashini Goupil, President, Aventures Ashini, Quebec, Lise Baillargeon , Expert in HR Management, Quebec , Malcolm Bell , Chief Executive, Regional Tourist Board for the South West of England, UK , Michel Boivin , Executive Director of Parcs Canada, Quebec Alain Bourque , Director Impacts and Adaptation Quebec , Richard Butler , Professor, University of Strathclyde, UK.

Questions to be answered include…How do you develop a sustainable tourist destination? What strategies should be implemented for future businesses? What actions can be taken?

This event will be held on March 17, 18 and 19, 2009 at the Centre des congrès de Québec.

Further information: SymposiumWebsite