International Conference
SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
WITH SPECIAL
REFERENCE TO
ISLANDS AND
SMALL STATES
Malta: 25-27 May 2006
Venue:
Foundation for International Studies
of the University of Malta
St. Paul Street,
Valletta VLT 07
MALTA
Organised by the
ISLANDS AND SMALL STATES INSTITUTE
http://www.home.um.edu.mt/islands/
in collaboration with
THE MALTA TOURISM AUTHORITY
http://www.mta.com.mt
THE UNIVERSITY OF MALTA
http://www.um.edu.mt
with the support of
THE WORLD TOURISM ORGANIZATION
http://www.world-tourism.org/
Objectives, Structures and Fee
SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO
ISLANDS AND SMALL STATES
Malta: 25-27 May 2006
OBJECTIVES OF THE CONFERENCE
The objectives of the conference are to:
• Develop and discuss orientations in tourism that promote the attainment of
lasting economic and social development, giving due attention to environmental concerns.
• Facilitate exchange of ideas between scholars and practitioners in the field
of tourism
• Issue a statement for policy-makers and others involved in tourism, with
the aim of promoting sustainable tourism.
• Publish a book on sustainable tourism
STRUCTURE OF THE CONFERENCE
The conference will be structured as follows:
• The first day will be dedicated to presentations by invited experts on themes
related to sustainable tourism.
• The second day will be mostly dedicated to parallel panel sessions on different aspects of sustainable tourism.
• The third day will be dedicated to reports from the parallel sessions and the
drafting and approval of a final statement.
• The conference will also have a social programme consisting of group
lunches, reception, gala dinner and an excursion with guide.
REGISTRATION FEE
Early Registration:
• US$540 if payment is effected by 31 January 2006 (10% discount of full
fee)
• US$180 for an accompanying partner sharing room with participant
Normal Registration fee:
• US$600 if payment is effected after 31 January and before 30 April
• US$200 for an accompanying partner sharing room with participant.
The fee covers:
• Full conference participation
• Four-night stay in a 4 star hotel
• Gala dinner
• Daily transport from hotel to venue
• Excursion with guide
• Reception
• Transfers from and to the airport
• Coffee/refreshments during breaks
SECRETARIAT
For further information please contact the Conference Secretariat,
Att: Ms Mary Rose Vella or Ms Romina Carabott
Islands and Small States Institute, Foundation for International Studies
St Paul Street, Valletta, VLT07, Malta
Tel: +356 21248218; 356 7905 8969
Fax: +356 21248218; +356 21230551
email: islands@um.edu.mt
Registration form
Surname, name
and title
Position and
Institution
Tel, fax and
email address
Surname & name
of accompanying
partner, if any
METHOD OF PAYMENT
(Please mark option below with an X)
I enclose a cheque for US$_____ as registration fee.
Note: Cheques are to be made payable to the Foundation for
International Studies
I am paying US$____ as registration fee by a bank transfer
(see overleaf for details regarding bank transfer)
I am paying US$___ as registration fee by credit card
The following are my credit card details
Credit
Card No.
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Holder
Expiry Date
Please see the cancellation policy overleaf.
Applicant’s Signature______________________________
Date of application ________________________________
Closing date of application: 30 April 2006
(Participants wishing to obtain a discount of 10% are to submit the
registration form by 21 January 2006)
Duly filled-in application forms are to be sent to:
Ms Maryrose Vella, Islands and Small States Institute,
Foundation for International Studies, St. Paul Street,
Valletta, VLT07, Malta. Tel: +356 21248218; +356 7905 8969
Fax: +356.21248218; 21230551; email: islands@um.edu.mt
Call for Papers
PROSPECTIVE PARTICIPANTS ARE INVITED TO PRESENT
PAPERS ON THE FOLLOWING AND RELATED THEMES:
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The economic impact of tourism
The environmental impact of tourism
The social impact of tourism
Case studies on sustainable tourism
Strategising and planning tourism
Emerging issues in tourism research
Alternative tourism models
Regional focus (e.g. Mediterranean, Caribbean, Indian Ocean, etc.)
Competitiveness issues
CALL FOR PAPERS
Prospective participants who wish to present a paper at the conference are
to:
• Fill the form below
• Submit an abstract of about 200 words by 31 March 2005
• Submit the full paper of about 6000 words by 15 April 2006
Authors are to format their abstracts and papers in line with the guidelines of
style, which could be obtained from the conference secretariat.
Title of paper
(a tentative title
will do)
Surname, name and
title of author/s
Affiliation of author/s
Tel, Fax and e-mail
of author/s
Address of author/s
Notes to applicants:
Cancellation Policy: Once payment is effected, it can only be refunded if the request
for refund is received before the closing date of application indicated in this form. Only
50% of the fee will be refunded if the request for refund is received after the closing
date of application and before the commencement of the conference. No refunds will
be made if the request for refund is received after the commenencement of the
Conference.
Bank Transfers. Those wishing to pay by bank transfer are to transfer funds to:
HSBC Bank A/C No. 0330 7556 5050; Beneficiary: Foundation for International Studies;
IBAN: MT18MMEB443360000000330755 65050; Swift Code: MMEB MT MT;
Bank Address: HSBC Malta plc, 32 Merchants Street, Valletta, MALTA.