INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR RESPONSIBLE TOURISM IN SOUTHEAST ASIA (ICRT-SEA)
ABOUT US
ICRT-SEA is a pioneering centre that connects members who share a common goal in developing and advocating tourism development through responsible actions using research, education, training, community engagement and partnership.
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Inspired by Professor Harold Goodwin and Responsible Tourism Partnership, ICRT-SEA is set up to initiate and perpetuate the global responsible tourism movement in the region of Southeast Asia. It aims to harness partnerships between tourism academics, practitioners and communities to promote and realise the responsible tourism initiatives in Southeast Asia for sustainable development.
ICRT-SEA is led by Dr Hiram Ting, Director of Responsible Borneo (REBORN), and made up by committee members in this region. REBORN is a signatory of 2022 Responsible Tourism Charter.
VISION
To build and be recognised as a leading centre in Southeast Asia that mobilizes responsible tourism into policy and practice through effective partnership.
MISSIONS
ICRT-SEA realises responsible tourism with five missions as follows:
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Research - projects and publications
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Education - modules for students
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Training - workshops for various stakeholders
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Community Engagement - capacity building
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Partnership - strategic alliance for real impact
WHY
SOUTHEAST ASIA
Southeast Asia is often seen as a lucrative business market due to its richness in nature and biodiversity, diverse cultures and people as well as affordable travel expenses. While its history and modern-day politics can be complex at times, it is generally safe for tourists to travel around.
Nevertheless, given the effect of globalization and the burgeoning of tourism and hospitality activities, it has inevitably had a significant impact on the environment, economy, social development, and community well-being. In addition to issues which are commonly known in tourism, such as carbon footprint and mismanagement of overcrowding in a destination, the concerns also include intricate conundrums, such as animal and human exploitation for entertainment as well as tourism projects motivated by power play.
Responsible tourism is germane to the countries in Southeast Asia because it aims to benefit the local community, create employment opportunities, preserve cultures, protect environment and sustain economic growth, which in turn, improves the quality of life and the betterment of the society.
This region has long been regarded as economically dynamic due to its rising populations and market opportunities to many developed countries. Despite the importance of various tourism aspects, such as smart tourism, event tourism and ecotourism, the sense of responsibility of each and every stakeholder is what is largely needed to develop, recover, sustain and regenerate tourism in Southeast Asia.
Source: An Outlook on Responsible Tourism in Southeast Asia
ICRT-SEA STORIES
RESPONSIBLE TOURISM IN SOUTHEAST ASIA
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Dr. Hiram Ting
Malaysia
Indonesia
Dr. Aaron Tham
Singapore
Dr. Aunkrisa Sangchumnong
Thailand
Dr. Quang Dai Tuyen
Vietnam
Mdm. Lenny Yusrini
Dr. Arzyana Sunkar
Indonesia
Dr. Nguyá»…n Van Hoang
Vietnam
Mr. Kevin Phun
Singapore
Mr. Veasna Ky
Cambodia
Prof./Dr. Daryl Ace Cornell
Philippines
Mr. Alberto B. Gadia Jr
Philippines
Dr. Bui Thi Ngoc Phuong
Vietnam
Mdm. Titing Kartika
Indonesia
Dr. Ong Yi Xuan
Singapore
Mdm. Ellderea Grace Anak Chali
Malaysia
Dr. Vo Thi Nga
Vietnam
Dr. Tan Kim Lim
Singapore
Dr. Chin Chee Hua
Malaysia
Dr. Lilibeth Aragon
Philippines
Dr. Krit Phanpanya
Thailand
Mr. Sochea Nhem
Cambodia
Mdm. Siti Nazfarahdila Binti Annuar
Malaysia
Philippines
Ms. Steffi Yap
Singapore
Mr. Saittawut Yutthaworakool
Thailand
SECRETARIAT
Dr. Sharon Esther Anak Donny
Malaysia
Ms. Nur Hasya
Malaysia​
Ms. Khairani
Indonesia
Name
To be Confirmed