6th Coastal & Marine Tourism Congress
23-26 June, 2009
Port Elizabeth - Nelson Mandela Bay - South Africa
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS, WORKING PAPERS, SUPER EARLY BIRD REGISTRATIONS, AND PLANNING UPDATE
Planning for the 6th Coastal & Marine Tourism Conference, CMT2009, is swimming ahead!
Conference Programme
A number of presentations for the conference have already been committed, and we are currently securing the balance of the plenary / keynote speakers and further contributed presentations. Please visit the Plenary Speakers page and the Contributed Talks page on the CMT2009 website for the latest information.
Pre- and Post-Conference Tours and Excursions
We are currently finalizing the custom pre- and post-conference tours and excursions, which will enable you to visit and experience some of the attractions in and around Nelson Mandela Bay in the Eastern Cape. These will include wildlife, nature, marine, diving and cultural heritage attractions, and are sure to make your visit a highlight!
We will be loading details of the tours on the website soon, so please check the Visitor Opportunities page on the website for the latest tours and excursions we have negotiated.
Conference Timeline Update
The conference timeline has been revised, allowing more time for delegates to submit abstracts and working papers & posters, and for super-early-bird registrations:
Submission of Abstracts - Refereed papers 27 February 2009 (extended)
Notice of Acceptance of Refereed Papers 13 March 2009 (extended)
Submission of Abstracts - Working Papers / Posters 27 February 2009 (extended)
Submission of Final Refereed Papers 1 April 2009 (extended)
Notice of Acceptance of Working Papers / Posters 15 March 2009 (extended)
Submission of Final Working Papers / Posters 20 May 2009
Super Early Bird Registrations Close 16 March 2009 (extended)
We would welcome proposals on a wide range of topics which reflect issues related to coastal and marine tourism. South Africa is currently dealing with a number of issues related to the marine environment. The Integrated Coastal Management Bill and Eastern Cape Coastal Management Plan have recently been published. A number of Marine Protected Areas and Marine Reserves have been proclaimed. South Africa is also experiencing the impact of global warming and climate change. South Africa is dealing with increasing population migration to coastal areas.
The impact of industrialization on coastal and marine environments is another challenge. Taking all of the above into consideration which are also global issues, we encourage all those with valuable knowledge and experience in these matters to come and share your expertise with us in the true 'Spirit of Ubuntu' our theme for CMT2009. "The Spirit of Ubuntu" acknowledges that we are connected by the oceans of the world like an umbilical cord and in a spirit of caring for our future we share our knowledge and experiences to become better custodians of the marine environment. There will be opportunities to offer capacity building workshops every afternoon.
Registration Forms, abstract and paper submission formats, and registration fees can be found on the conference website at:
www.cmt2009.com
We encourage all delegates to take advantage of the Super Early Bird registration fee, and register as soon as possible. Delegates can register using the Registration Form available for download from the website, or alternatively through the convenient online registration and secure payment portal which will be available shortly.
We look forward to maintaining regular contact via our CMT2009 website and welcoming you to Port Elizabeth, Nelson Mandela Bay in June 2009.
Peter B Myles
Conference Chairman
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