planning for environmental tourism forum

PLANNING FOR ENVIRONMENTAL
TOURISM FORUM
Sunday 14 to Monday 15 August
Mt. Buller
FORUM HIGHLIGHTS
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Special Guest Speaker the Hon. John Eren MP, Minister for Tourism and
Major Events
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Keynote address from Mr Brad Fauteux, Chief Executive of Parks
Victoria
Two Expert Panel Discussions
Technical Tours
Inaugural staging of the VPELA Cup
Networking, gourmet meals and après entertainment
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FORUM PROGRAM
Time
Description
Sunday – 14 August 2016
2pm
VPELA Cup on Little Buller Spur
4pm
Hansen Après Party at Tirol Hutte (top of Fox Chair)
7pm
Gala Dinner at Pension Grimus
7:30pm
Welcome toast to the ‘Intrinsic value of good Planning’ by Lorenz Grollo, CEO
Grollo Group
8pm
Keynote address: The Hon John Eren MP, Minister for Tourism and Major
Events, who will explain the Government’s vision for dealing with the complex
contradictions of jointly managing the environment and working to grow
tourism, whilst dealing with challenging variables such as climate change, and
competing domestic and international destinations.
9pm
Race result presentation: Chris Canavan QC
around natural resource
11pm
After Party at the Kooroora Hotel
management, tourism
Monday – 15 August 2016
8am
Technical Tours (Options) Buller Village, Ski Field or Mt Stirling
FORUM OBJECTIVES
 To explore the key issues
10:45am
Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony from Taungurung Clans
Aboriginal Corporation at Alpine Central Theatre
11am
Panel Discussion: How to balance the environment and tourism
and climate change.
Facilitator: Ben Howells, Principal Environmental Planner at Biosis
 To mix professional
development, with
networking and
recreational activity.
12:30pm
 To showcase and enjoy
Victoria’s Alpine
2pm
Panel Members:
 Peter Beaumont, Executive Director, Land Management Policy at
Department of Environment, Land, Water & Planning
 Andrew Paxton, Board member Phillip Island Nature Park, former Chief
Ranger at Parks Victoria
 Nigel Sharp, owner of Mt Mount Rothwell Conservation and Research
Centre
 Louise Perrin, Environmental Services Manager at Mt Buller Mt Stirling
Resort Management Board
Working Lunch with a Keynote Address: Brad Fauteux, Chief Executive Parks
Victoria - discussing what Australia can learn from the Northern Hemisphere at
the Ski Club of Victoria
Panel Discussion: How would you plan a new resort from scratch?
Panel Facilitator: Aaron Harvey, Director - Consulting Services at Biosis
environment.
Panel Members:
 Steve Schutt, Director Hansen Partnership and Registered Landscape
Architect
 Jerry de Gryse, Co-founder and Director of Inspiring Place
 John Huber, CEO Mt Buller & Stirling Alpine Resort Management Board
 Trish Terry, Cultural and Natural Resource Manager, Taungurung Clans
Aboriginal Corporation
3:30pm
Forum concludes
Note, some delegates may choose not to participate in the skiing or snowboarding activities. As
an alternative they can experience Mt Buller’s other attractions including; Snowshoeing, Dog
sled rides, Breathtaker Day Spa, National Alpine Museum, Cinema
and retail therapy.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Resort Entry: Delegates will receive a 50% discount off the normal Mt
Buller entry and car parking fee, courtesy of the Mt Buller and Mt Stirling
Alpine Resort Management Board.
Lift Tickets & Lessons: Delegates will receive a 20% discount off the price
of lift tickets and lessons, courtesy of Mt Buller Ski Lifts.
Transport: Car-pooling is the recommended method to travel to Mt
Buller. Alternatively, commercial Bus services depart regularly from Melbourne and hourly from the base of the mountain (Mirimbah) for those
people who do not want to drive in the alpine environment. For more
information and to book visit: http://www.mmbl.com.au/
Equipment Hire and Tuning: Delegates will receive an upgrade to the
Executive Package on their ski and snowboard rental from Georges Ski
Hire, located in the center of the Mt Buller village. They will also receive
discounted race tuning and waxing.
Accommodation Options: An enormous variety of standard and types of
accommodation is available, from backpacker to private lodges or
apartments through to five star hotels. Delegates should make their own
arrangements. Assistance from a wide spectrum of online
booking services are available, for example visit:
VPELA CUP:
The Forum will mark the inaugural staging of the VPELA Members Giant
Slalom ski and snowboard race on Little Buller Spur. Medals will be
awarded in various categories, including the fastest male, female, telemarker, snowboarder, organisation team (minimum 2 people) and
competitor over 55 years of age. To register to race please complete
the highlighted section of the form below.
http://www.bullerholidays.com.au
http://www.mansfieldmtbuller.com.au
DELEGATE REGISTRATION
Age
Gender
Ski (S) / Board (B)
Organisation:
Racing in VPELA Cup
Delegate Names:
Non Member
Sunday & Monday
 Members $280, Non-members $340
Monday (only)
 Members $150, Non-members $200
Includes entry to
 VPELA Cup
 Gala Dinner at Pension Grimus
 Technique Tours
 Seminar and Panel Discussions
 Ski Club of Victoria luncheon
Member
Registration Fee (inc GST):
Fee
TOTAL
TAX INVOICE [This form is both a tax invoice and receipt – VPELA ABN 69 567 200 443]
Cheque
Visa
Mastercard
EFT
Name on Credit Card:
Phone Number:
Email Address:
Card Number:
Expiry Date:
Signature
Bank Details: BSB 063 113 Account 1086 9367 (please ensure that your registration is lodged prior to the EFT and obtain an invoice number for
payment identification).
Note, the Sunday Dinner is strictly limited to 80 delegates. Bookings cannot be cancelled after 7 August, substitutions will be accepted.
Please send registrations to: PO Box 1291, Camberwell 3124, Tel: 9813 2801, Email: admin@vpela.org.au