{"id":2703,"date":"2026-10-07T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-07T03:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jarta.org\/?p=2703"},"modified":"2026-10-07T13:34:09","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T04:34:09","slug":"2026-international-conference-on-ecotourism-interweaving-nature-culture-and-people","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jarta.org\/en\/2026-international-conference-on-ecotourism-interweaving-nature-culture-and-people\/","title":{"rendered":"[Report] Masaru Takayama, Board Member of JARTA, Board Chair of GEN, and Founder &amp; Advisory Committee Member of AEN, Delivered a Keynote Speech at the \"2026 International Conference on Ecotourism\""},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the \"2026 International Conference on Ecotourism (\u751f\u614b\u65c5\u904a\u570b\u969b\u7814\u8a0e\u6703)\" held in Taiwan, Masaru Takayama\u2014Board Member of JARTA, Board Chair of the Global Ecotourism Network (GEN), and Founder &amp; Advisory Committee Member of the Asian Ecotourism Network (AEN)\u2014delivered a keynote speech.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under the theme \"2026 International Conference on Ecotourism: Interweaving Nature, Culture, and People,\" the conference brought together experts from 15 Asian countries. They engaged in exchanges and initiatives focused on ecotourism and a sustainable future, marked by significant developments such as the announcement of the \"Taiwan Ecotourism Declaration.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conference &amp; Presentation Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Conference Title<\/strong>: <br>2026 International Conference on Ecotourism: Interweaving Nature, Culture, and People (\u751f\u614b\u65c5\u904a\u570b\u969b\u7814\u8a0e\u6703)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Speaker<\/strong>Masaru Takayama (Board Chair, Global Ecotourism Network \/ Founder &amp; Advisory Committee Member, Asian Ecotourism Network \/ Board Member, JARTA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Conference Details<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/asian-ecotourism-network_2026-international-conference-on-ecotourism%E2%80%A6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Asian Ecotourism Network LinkedIn Post<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Archived Video: 2026 International Conference on Ecotourism: Interweaving Nature, Culture, and People<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">You can watch the keynote speech starting from around <strong>59:30<\/strong> in the live stream video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"2026 International Conference on Ecotourism: Interweaving Nature, Culture, and People\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cplpd8TQU_E?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(\u203b Speech starts at around 59:30)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Media Features &amp; Related Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is a list of media coverage and related links concerning the conference and presentation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"swell-block-linkList is-style-button\">\n<li class=\"swell-block-linkList__item\"><a class=\"swell-block-linkList__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirrormedia.mg\/story\/amp\/20261002edi024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"swl-svg-arrowCircleRight swell-block-linkList__icon -left\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 48 48\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M24 45C12.4 45 3 35.6 3 24S12.4 3 24 3s21 9.4 21 21-9.4 21-21 21zm0-39C14.1 6 6 14.1 6 24s8.1 18 18 18 18-8.1 18-18S33.9 6 24 6z\" \/><path d=\"m34.3 22.9-8.8-8.8c-.6-.6-1.5-.6-2.1 0s-.6 1.5 0 2.1l6.3 6.3H14.8c-.8 0-1.5.7-1.5 1.5s.7 1.5 1.5 1.5h14.8l-6.3 6.3c-.6.6-.6 1.5 0 2.1s1.5.6 2.1 0l8.8-8.8c.7-.6.7-1.6.1-2.2z\" \/><\/svg><span class=\"swell-block-linkList__text\"><strong>Mirror Media<\/strong>: <br>Experts from 15 Asian countries gathered in Taiwan to discuss ecotourism and a sustainable future<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"swell-block-linkList__item\"><a class=\"swell-block-linkList__link\" href=\"https:\/\/news.ltn.com.tw\/amp\/news\/life\/breakingnews\/5593063\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"swl-svg-arrowCircleRight swell-block-linkList__icon -left\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 48 48\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M24 45C12.4 45 3 35.6 3 24S12.4 3 24 3s21 9.4 21 21-9.4 21-21 21zm0-39C14.1 6 6 14.1 6 24s8.1 18 18 18 18-8.1 18-18S33.9 6 24 6z\" \/><path d=\"m34.3 22.9-8.8-8.8c-.6-.6-1.5-.6-2.1 0s-.6 1.5 0 2.1l6.3 6.3H14.8c-.8 0-1.5.7-1.5 1.5s.7 1.5 1.5 1.5h14.8l-6.3 6.3c-.6.6-.6 1.5 0 2.1s1.5.6 2.1 0l8.8-8.8c.7-.6.7-1.6.1-2.2z\" \/><\/svg><span class=\"swell-block-linkList__text\"><strong>Liberty Times Net (Lifestyle)<\/strong>: <br>Experts from 15 countries gathered in Taiwan to exchange ideas on Asian ecotourism and sustainability<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"swell-block-linkList__item\"><a class=\"swell-block-linkList__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdns.com.tw\/articles\/1468739\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"swl-svg-arrowCircleRight swell-block-linkList__icon -left\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 48 48\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M24 45C12.4 45 3 35.6 3 24S12.4 3 24 3s21 9.4 21 21-9.4 21-21 21zm0-39C14.1 6 6 14.1 6 24s8.1 18 18 18 18-8.1 18-18S33.9 6 24 6z\" \/><path d=\"m34.3 22.9-8.8-8.8c-.6-.6-1.5-.6-2.1 0s-.6 1.5 0 2.1l6.3 6.3H14.8c-.8 0-1.5.7-1.5 1.5s.7 1.5 1.5 1.5h14.8l-6.3 6.3c-.6.6-.6 1.5 0 2.1s1.5.6 2.1 0l8.8-8.8c.7-.6.7-1.6.1-2.2z\" \/><\/svg><span class=\"swell-block-linkList__text\"><strong>China Daily (China News Cloud)<\/strong>: <br>Beiheng Mountain Range amazed 15 countries as Taoyuan's ecotourism connects with Asia<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"swell-block-linkList__item\"><a class=\"swell-block-linkList__link\" href=\"https:\/\/newtalk.tw\/news\/view\/2026-10-01\/1063065\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"swl-svg-arrowCircleRight swell-block-linkList__icon -left\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 48 48\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M24 45C12.4 45 3 35.6 3 24S12.4 3 24 3s21 9.4 21 21-9.4 21-21 21zm0-39C14.1 6 6 14.1 6 24s8.1 18 18 18 18-8.1 18-18S33.9 6 24 6z\" \/><path d=\"m34.3 22.9-8.8-8.8c-.6-.6-1.5-.6-2.1 0s-.6 1.5 0 2.1l6.3 6.3H14.8c-.8 0-1.5.7-1.5 1.5s.7 1.5 1.5 1.5h14.8l-6.3 6.3c-.6.6-.6 1.5 0 2.1s1.5.6 2.1 0l8.8-8.8c.7-.6.7-1.6.1-2.2z\" \/><\/svg><span class=\"swell-block-linkList__text\"><strong>Newtalk News (Travel)<\/strong>: <br>Asian Ecotourism Alliance Annual Conference held in Taiwan for the first time, bringing together experts from 15 countries to announce the \"Taiwan Ecotourism Declaration\"<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"swell-block-linkList__item\"><a class=\"swell-block-linkList__link\" href=\"https:\/\/touristship.jp\/toudan20261002\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"swl-svg-arrowCircleRight swell-block-linkList__icon -left\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 48 48\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M24 45C12.4 45 3 35.6 3 24S12.4 3 24 3s21 9.4 21 21-9.4 21-21 21zm0-39C14.1 6 6 14.1 6 24s8.1 18 18 18 18-8.1 18-18S33.9 6 24 6z\" \/><path d=\"m34.3 22.9-8.8-8.8c-.6-.6-1.5-.6-2.1 0s-.6 1.5 0 2.1l6.3 6.3H14.8c-.8 0-1.5.7-1.5 1.5s.7 1.5 1.5 1.5h14.8l-6.3 6.3c-.6.6-.6 1.5 0 2.1s1.5.6 2.1 0l8.8-8.8c.7-.6.7-1.6.1-2.2z\" \/><\/svg><span class=\"swell-block-linkList__text\"><strong>TOURISTSHIP<\/strong>: <br>Keynote Speech Delivered at the \"2026 International Conference on Ecotourism\" in Taiwan!<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u53f0\u6e7e\u3067\u958b\u50ac\u3055\u308c\u305f\u56fd\u969b\u4f1a\u8b70\u300c2026 International Conference on Ecotouris 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