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Humphrey Fellow discusses Ecuadorian sustainability and tourism

University Park, Pa. -- Penn State Humphrey Fellow Mateo Estrella, from the University of Cuenca in Ecuador, will give a seminar titled, "Indigenous Tourism and Social Sustainability in Ecuador," at noon on Wednesday, April 20 in E203 Paterno Library.

Ecuador is a very diverse country with many natural and cultural resources. The indigenous population has been present for centuries and is very noticeable in the population. Community-based tourism conducted by the indigenous groups is an interesting case study because of the special indigenous tourism model being implemented and the commitment of the communities to sustainability. Since 2005, the University of Cuenca, in partnership with different organizations, has developed a research project to study this special mode of tourism in Ecuador.

Mark your calendar now and plan to bring your friends or take part in the seminar through Adobe Connect at http://breeze.psu.edu/icik. You will need a Penn State Access Account to be an Adobe Connect participant. Go to https://fps.psu.edu/mkuser/index.html to get a free Friends of Penn State Access Account.

Last Updated April 19, 2011

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