Be a part of the change for our
future generations.
Sustainability Goal 4, part of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),emphasizes ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education and promoting lifelong learning opportunities for all. This goal is crucial as it highlights education as a fundamental right and a key driver of sustainable development, which is essential for fostering economic growth, reducing inequalities, and promoting peace and prosperity.
e-Pelancongan Online Learning Course is also part of the Responsible Tourism Initiatives Programme, which aims to raise awareness about responsible tourism and knowledge about various types of tourism while also learning more about Sarawak’s places of interest, history, locals and culture. It focuses on community-based tourism in strategy to get local people to learn more about the components of Business Events and their roles in positioning Sarawak as a preferred tourist destination. The course modules include tourism awareness, responsible tourism, business events, and Sarawak Tourism Ambassador Programme which is currently only available in the Malay language.
Besides STB’s waste management initiative, “Jejak Digital” is a catalytic pro gramme to expand Sarawak Tourism’s Digital footprint, as well as a collaboration with Sarawak industry partners to help the tourism industry during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Community Outreach Programme at
Long Bedian, Baram
2 November 2021
MTAC, MOTAC
& local authorities
40 pax
Responsible Tourism Talk at
Mulu Marriot
6 May 2021
Mulu Homestay Operators, Mulu National Park Guides, Maswings And Mulu Marriot
11 November 2021
Responsible Tourism Webinar
6 May 2021
2:00PM to 5:30PM
11 November 2021
In line with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Responsible Tourism (RT) Program advocates for responsible people, businesses and governments to maximize the positive economic, social and environmental impacts of tourism. The program highlights three SDGs on Responsible Tourism which are Quality Education (SDG 4), Responsible Consumption & Production (SDG 12), and Partnerships For the Goals (SDG 17). Since 2019, Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) has taken bolder steps in its direction to promote responsible tourism. STB also initiated programs to create awareness on responsible tourism. Through such activities and initiatives, local communities are able to benefit economically, empower the local communities more and create greater awareness on how to sustain the environment with best practices.
To identify the important economic, local community empowerment and environmental issues, and addressing them to make Sarawak a better place for people to live in and visit
To raise awareness among individuals, organisations and government bodies on their responsibility towards the sustainability of the tourism industry as well as the empowerment of local communities.
Local Tourism Stakeholders
Susan Santos de Cardenas
President & CEO, Society for Sustainable Tourism
Susan is a pioneer advocate specializing on sustainable tourism development and stewardship initiatives with community social responsibility at grassroots application. She had been a staunch innovator, resource person in learning and capacity building workshops for sustainable tourism to include Ecotourism, Community-based and Agri-Tourism promotion.
Topic: Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on
Responsible
Sara Salsini
General Manager, EXO Travel Malaysia
Sara helps lead EXO Malaysia by providing the deep destination knowledge of a local, a passion for Malaysian travel, and the expertise of a seasoned travel industry veteran.
Topic: Responsible Tourism A Way Forward
2:00 pm
Registration
2:45 pm
VIP Arrival
2:50 pm
Opening Gambit
3:00 pm
Welcoming Remarks by
YB Datuk Haji Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah
Minister of Tourism, Art and Culture Minister of Youth and Sports Sarawak
3:30 pm
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on
Responsible Tourism by Susan Santos de Cardenas
4:15 pm
Responsible Tourism A Way Forward by Sara Salsini
5:00 pm
MoU Exchange
5:15 pm
Media Conference
5:30 pm
End of Program
