Greater Phuket Chapter: Best Green Tourism Practices for Phuket

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Date & Time: 24-Aug-2012 16:00
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Non-member Cost: THB 100.00
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Best Green Tourism Practices For Phuket

Tourism is the leading industry in Phuket. Find out how green sustainable programs ranging from recycling, energy and water savings and more can help the island. Whether you work in a hotel, tourism industry, property development or run a business here, this practical seminar by leading experts from the hospitality sector is set to help you take the first step towards contributing something back to Phuket. Find out more about CSR initiatives such as EarthCheck and Green Leaf, LEED certification and basic sustainable programs. The event is a joint cooperation between the AMCHAM Greater Phuket Chapter and SEEK Phuket (Society Environment Economy Knowledge).

Our seminar experts are:

Moderator

Arnfinn Oines, Social & Environmental Conscience, Soneva Resorts

Panelists
Anthony Lark, General Manager, Trisara
Ty Collins, General Manager, JW Marriott
Morgan Layberry, Executive Assistant Manager, Holiday Inn Patong

Registration starts at 4:00 pm with the session running from 4:30-6:00 pm. Networking drinks will follow.

Prior to the AMCHAM session, members are invited to attend a free seminar organized by SEEK on “SEEKing a Sustainable Phuket Conference. Along with the Phuket Governor, local administration, local NGO’s, businesses and individuals will take a look at the steps to a sustainable future, considering Nature, the Economy, Society and Wellbeing. Conference starts with 8.30am registration and runs from 9.00am - 4.00pm. RSVP to attend the earlier session to Jinatta@synergysportsls.com.

SEEK is a organisation setup to work with the local community, the local Phuket government, the private sector and residents of Phuket to communicate and lobby to keep Phuket a leading sustainable destination for the future.
www.myseek.org/