Bangkok--22 Nov--GIZ
Picture shows (from left)
1) Mr. Eike Otto, Tourism Development Consultant, Germany
2) Mr. Anuwat Churyen, Lecturer in Tourism Marketing and Strategy, School of Tourism Development, Maejo University
3) Mr. Damrong Saengkaweelert, Deputy Director-General, Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (Public Organization) or DASTA
4) Mr. Franz Ellermann, Programme Director, Thai-German Climate Protection Programme, German International Cooperation (GIZ) Thailand
5) Dr. Nalikatibhag Sangsnit, Director-General, DASTA
6) Maj. Gen. Jaraspim Dhiralaksh, Managing Director DASTA Area 1 (Chang Islands and Vicinity)
7) Dr. Josef Hochhuber, Expert, Energy Efficiency and Management in the Building, Germany
8) Dr. Kannika Pimolsree, Head of Tourism Department, University of Phayao and
9) Mr. Burghard Rauschelbach, Senior Advisor of Tourism Development, Germany
at a seminar on "Promoting Sustainable Tourism in Thailand: Demands, Challenges and Recommendations for Low Carbon Destination Management" recently held by German International Cooperation (GIZ) in cooperation with Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (Public Organization) or DASTA and tourism-related organisations. It was aimed at informing hotel operators, related public and private organizations about the guidelines and new innovations in the tourism industry that will help reduce CO2 emission, and allowing them to exchange their experiences in tourism management for the promotion of low carbon campaign in Thailand.
The Deutsche Gesellschaft f?r Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is an enterprise owned by the German government with worldwide operations. Utilizing international cooperation it promotes sustainable development and international education work. In Thailand it operates on behalf of a variety of clients, German federal ministries or international clients like the EU or the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and in cooperation with the Thai government.