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EXPOECOTURISMO 2003 ANNOUNCES ADDITION OF WORLD-CLASS SPEAKERS TO CONFERENCE PLATFORM

TIES Executive Director Martha Honey and Adventure Travel Society’s Lee Hart

Join Already Impressive Roster at Venezuelan Eco/Adventure Travel Conference

Ciudad Guayana, Venezuela – Expoecoturismo 2003 (www.expoecoturismo.com), the leading nature and ecotourism conference in South America, made several important announcements today including the addition of eco/adventure experts Martha Honey (Executive Director of The International Ecotourism Society), and Lee Hart (Adventure Travel Society) to its already impressive list of speakers. Ms. Honey is a well-respected fixture in the world of nature and ecology related issues while Ms. Hart is known worldwide as a champion of adventure/eco-travel.

The theme of this year’s international exposition and conference is "Ecotourism and Adventure Travel: World Innovations – New Experiences," and will focus on world ecotourism and adventure travel, especially in developing and Latin American countries. The event takes place October 29 through November 1 in Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela.

Conference organizers expect participation from international ecotourism professionals, government agencies, NGOs, academic institutions, students and individuals from Canada, the United States, Japan, Australia, Lithuania, Brazil, Columbia, Mexico and England.

Those attending the full conference schedule can select one of three one-day field trips to some of the most scenic areas of Venezuela – the Orinoco Delta, visiting the Orinoco River and Delta Jungle; Los Llanos, crossing the River through the Angostura Bridge to Caimán del Orinoco Camp; and Cuidad Bolivar, visiting the historical sites of this beautiful city.

The Expoecoturismo will include the conference and tradeshow, international NGO and media meetings, workshops, cultural activities and various tours throughout the region. This international event will be held at the world-class Intercontinental Hotel, which is situated on the edge of Cachamay Park, directly opposite the incredible Llovizna Falls.

Conference organizers also announced that the Expo has the ability to process credit card payments from anywhere in the world and these transactions are now being accepted. Online Expo Registration is available at www.expoecoturismo.com/ingles/international_conf.htm or for full details please contact Paul Stanley at stanley@angel-ecotours.com.

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For Additional Information:

• Expoecoturismo website: www.expoecoturismo.com; email: expoecoturismo@cantv.net

• U.S. Contact: Paul Stanley, 212/656-1240, Toll-free: 888/475-0873, stanley@angel-ecotours.com

Additional Expoecoturismo 2003 Information

Early Registration Fee:

• Professionals – US$ 100

• Students – US$ 50

Includes:

• Access to all keynote presentations and concurrent sessions held between 29-30 October

• Access to Expoecoturismo 2003 Trade Show

• Coffee breaks and light meals

• Supporting material and certificate of participation

• CD with presentations

Conference Field Trips Early Registration Fee: US$ 100

Conference Social and Networking Activities Fee: US$ 50

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