ATLAS Asia-Pacific Conference 2004 |
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Changing environments in the tourism of the Asia Pacific
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20 - 21 November 2004, Beppu, Japan |
ATLAS Asia-Pacific Conference 2004 |
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Changing environments in the tourism of the Asia Pacific
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20 - 21 November 2004, Beppu, Japan |
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IntroductionAsia Pacific tourism continues to change rapidly under the influence of the accelerating economic development of the region. There are now about 24 million tourists from PR China visiting the rest of the region and further afield for example, and that country continues to take in ever increasing numbers of visitors. At the other extreme Japan has embarked on a program of attracting tourists rather than simply providing them to the rest of the world, which is causing much internal discussion of how Japanese attitudes and systems will have to change to accommodate two or three times the number of visitors than it has in the past, and many of the region's smaller and/or poorer economies are embarking on similar programs to attract tourists from extra-regional sources as well as from the Region itself.
At the Millennium Conference of tourism leaders held in Osaka in 2001, it was declared that sustainable tourism development could only succeed if political support and participation at ground level can be obtained. Three years on from that conference the understanding, support and participation of local communities have become a key development principle worldwide and, as with the ATLAS Africa Conference of this year, ATLAS Asia-Pacific intends at this meeting to discuss how the politics of tourism in the Asia Pacific Region has changed in line with this realisation. There is also, of course, the task of understanding and, indeed predicting just how tourism will develop in the region over the next few years, and just how environmental concerns and pressures and regional politics will affect this development.
Join ATLAS Asia-Pacific in Beppu, Kyushu, Japan in November, and let us revitalise this very important part of the ATLAS organisation while coming to grips with regional tourism in the fastest growing area of the World.
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Call for papersDelegates are invited to submit papers relating to any aspect of the conference theme including:
The conference will be organised by ATLAS and Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, and a selection of the conference papers will be brought together in an edited volume by the Ritsumeikan Centre for Asia Pacific Studies (RCAPS).
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Abstract requirementsAbstracts addressing the main themes of the Conference will be accepted until August 30 2004.
The official language of the conference is English. All abstracts will be subject to double-blind review by at least two members of the Scientific Committee. Acceptance of a submission will be based on theoretical and empirical significance, methodological soundness, technical competency, and logical clarity.
Abstracts should be submitted to ATLAS by e-mail (admin@atlas-euro.org) and should include:
Final papers of no more than 5000 words must be submitted by 31 January 2005.
Papers will be published in a special issue of the Tourism Review International (CABI).
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Important dates and deadlines
| Abstract submission: | up to 31 august 2004 |
| Notification of acceptance: | immediate on receipt, latest by 15 September 2004 |
| Conference: | 20-21 November 2004 |
| Full paper submission: | 31 January 2005 |
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Scientific Committee
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Keynote speakersInformation on the keynote speaker(s) will follow shortly.
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Conference VenueThe conference will take place and will be hosted by the Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, 1-1 Jumonjibaru, Beppu, Kyushu, Japan. More information on the Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University can be found at www.apu.ac.jp.
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ATLAS Asia-Pacific members' meetingDuring the conference the ATLAS Asia-Pacific members meeting will take place. All ATLAS members will be welcome to join this meeting and also other delegates who are interested in the activities of ATLAS Asia-Pacific will be more then welcome to join the meeting.
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Provisional programme
| Saturday 20 November 2004 |
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| Sunday 21 November 2004 |
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ExcursionThe conference excursion on Sunday 21th of November will visit a selection of Jigoku (Hells!), Onsen and other attractions in this famous spa city. Lunch is included in this excursion.
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Post conference toursFor those delegates that wish to visit Nagasaki, Hiroshima and/or Kyoto, Tokyo or other parts of Japan, a range of pre or post conference excursions can be arranged at competitive prices. Information will follow shortly.
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Recommended hotelsThree recommended hotels have been selected, and will be booked on request for delegates. From these hotels transfers to and from the conference venue will be arranged. Many other hotels are available to suit all tastes. Information on accommodation can be obtained from the Beppu City website.
Royal Beppuwan Hotel
Price indication: USD 80 - 100 per person per day
Sun Valley Hotel
Price indication: USD 40 - 55 per person per day
Hotel SeaWave
Price indication: USD 45 - 65 per person per day
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TransportBeppu is best reached by bus or train from Fukuoka International Airport if flights into this airport are possible from your country or area of origin (about 1.5 hours). Alternatively, Kansai (Osaka) and Narita (Tokyo) are connected to either Fukuoka or Oita Airports (Bus from Oita into Beppu is approximately 30 minutes, but depending on demand alternative transport may be arranged directly to the University). Information on travelling to and from Beppu will be given here later.
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Conference PackagesNote: Prices in USD |
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Non ATLAS member |
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PACKAGE 1: Delegate Coffee breaks 2 Lunches 1 Dinner (gala dinner) 21 Nov excursion including lunch, Transfers to and from the recommended hotels Conference venues and documentation |
215 | 280 |
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PACKAGE 2: Accompanying Person 1 Dinner (gala dinner) Excursion |
60 | 60 |
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Student: (As for 1, excluding transfers and excursion) |
110 | 110 |
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Cancellation policyAfter registration and confirmation of this by the ATLAS secretariat delegates are obliged to pay the conference fee. If written cancellation is received before October 1st 2004, a refund of all conference fees will be made, minus an administration fee of $25. No refund or wavier of the fee will be possible after October 1st 2004, but substitute delegates can be nominated.
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Conference organisers and hostup
Registration
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