Lecture Room D in the Rose Bowl (RD538)

Leeds Metropolitan University, Portland Crescent, Leeds, LS1 3HB

Map and Parking http://www.leedsmet.ac.uk/Full_Maps_1April09_Web.pdf

Catch the Free Bus from the Railway Station or walk up either East Parade or Park Row, the new Rose Bowl is behind the City Hall.

 

Register Now

If you plan to attend register your interest by emailing Andreas Walmsley at responsiblecruising@googlemail.com

Free one day event with keynote speaker Prof Ross Klein, Memorial University of Newfoundland in Canada. Ross is an international expert with knowledge of cruising out of the UK, North America and the Caribbean, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Harold Goodwin will be talking about Responsible Tourism in Antarctica. This conference is an opportunity to explore what we mean by Responsible Cruising and to begin to work towards a definition of it.

10:00 Opening and Introduction setting the Agenda Harold Goodwin

10:15 Setting the Agenda: Economic Issues Ross Klein Chaired by Harold Goodwin

Economic Responsibility for example:

1. the bargaining power of cruise operating companies over landing and berthing fees when they have exceptional mobility and are able to play one port against another.
2. the capturing of value in highly vertically integrated companies which often own or part own their handling agents and “local” retailers in the ports.
3. the ability of cruise line operators to influence and  manage the purchasing decisions of their passengers.
4. the extent to which the supply chains of the cruise lines benefit the local economies of the destinations they use.
5. Is it true that the destinations do not capture an appropriate share of the value of the cruise – the cruise lines are largely “free loaders” with no investment in the destination.

Social Responsibility for example

11:00 Setting the Agenda: Social Issues Ross Klein Chaired by Harold Goodwin

1. the impact of large numbers of tourists, often inappropriately dressed, coming ashore and dominating the destination to the detriment of locals and other visitors.
2. the impact of intensive large group visitors on the aesthetics and visitor experience at natural and cultural heritage sites.

 

11:45 Setting the Agenda: Environmental Issues Ross Klein Chaired by Harold Goodwin Environmental Responsibility for example  

1. Discharge of waste – within the 12 mile limit and beyond
2. Solid waste disposal ashore
3. Green House Gas Emissions
4. High intensity, high volume low value visitor pressure undermining conservation at natural and cultural heritage sites.

 

12:30 – 13:30 there is modern attractive cafeteria in the Rose Bowl

13:30 What is the agenda for river cruising? Fran Hughes, Travel Foundation

14:00 Shaun Russell Director Welsh Environment Hub, Bangor University, Tourism in the Falklands and Antarctica

14:30 What would Responsible Tourism in Antarctica look like? Harold Goodwin

15:00 Cruising for people with disabilities. Craig Grimes and Andreas Walmsley ICRT

15:30 Reflections on Responsible Cruising, John de Vial of ABTA will close the day with some reflections on what has been learnt from the day

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