Registration is now open for the World Whale Conference 2017. http://worldwhaleconference.org/ The WWC 2017 will be held in Durban, South Africa from June 24-29th 2017. Stakeholders in whale conservation and welfare, whale/dolphin watching, travel & tourism, etc. from around the world are invited to join together to discuss strategies and develop minimum standards Towards Responsible Tourism for Cetaceans. Get your tickets NOW! http://worldwhaleconference.org/register/ Early Bird Tickets (15% off regular rate) are available until the end of February 2017. Schedule Saturday 24th June 2017: Excursions; Community event; Drinks reception Sunday 25th June 2017: Workshops Monday 26th & Tuesday 27th June 2017: World Cetacean Alliance (WCA) Conference 2017 Wednesday 28th June & Thursday 29th June 2017: Whale Heritage Sites (WHS) Summit 2017 Thursday 29th June 2017: Awards dinner World Cetacean Alliance (WCA) Conference 2017: (Monday 26th & Tuesday 27th June 2017) Key outputs of this conference will be the development of Global Minimum Standards and Best Practice Guidance for Cetacean Tourism in the following areas: · Cetaceans in Captivity · Commercial Whale and Dolphin Watching · In-Water Encounters with Wild Cetaceans · Rescue and Rehabilitation Programmes Whale Heritage Sites Summit 2017: (Wednesday 28th & Thursday 29th June 2017) Outputs from the WHS Summit will include: · WHS applicants and candidate sites showcased · WHS criteria and process improved · Concept developed for a Whale Heritage Trail initiative (S. Africa case study) · Training received for WHS partners interested in auditing sites · Help and advice for prospective sites Delegates are invited to submit a proposal to host a workshop at the WWC 2017. Workshops will be held on Sunday 25th June, at the conference venue, the Hotel Protea Edward, Durban. For more information, and to submit your proposal visit the conference website: http://worldwhaleconference.org/programme/workshops/ We hope to see you in Durban! Events Team World Cetacean Alliance