Introduction

I.

Challenges and opportunities for sustainable tourism development

A.

Ecotourism:  Challenges and opportunities

B.

Environmental management of tourism development

C.

Community-based sustainable tourism in Mae Hong Son, Northern Thailand

D.

Promotion of cultural tourism and heritage site management

E.

Challenges for human resources development in the tourism sector and the role of APETIT in promoting cooperation

F.

Conditions to promote barrier-free tourism for people with disabilities and older persons

II.

Sustainable tourism development:  Community-based tourism development and coastal tourism management

A.

Integrated planning for sustainable tourism development

B.

Guiding principles for local authorities in planning for sustainable tourism development

C.

Community-based tourism and coastal tourism development:  Case studies from Thailand

D.

The Indonesian experience with community-based ecotourism development

E.

Miso Walai Homestay Programme in Sabah, Malaysia:  Model of ecological sustainable community tourism development

F.

Enhancing participation of provincial governments and local communities in sustainable tourism development in the Republic of Korea

G.

Enhancing participation of provincial governments and local communities in sustainable tourism development:  Philippine experiences

H.

Developing sustainable coastal tourist destinations in Indonesia

I.

A systemic approach to tourism development in island states

J.

Public-private partnerships for community-based tourism ventures in Indonesia

III.

Enhancing national capabilities for sustainable tourism development

A.

Sustainable tourism development:  Principles and practices

B.

Expectations of tour operators for increasing tourist flows to Myanmar

C.

Public-private partnership in tourism development:  Experiences of Thailand

D.

Human resources development in the tourism sector

E.

Facilitation of travel:  Experience of Thailand

F.

Tourism development along the Asian Highway:  Opportunities for Myanmar

IV.

Conclusion

A.

Overview of challenges and opportunities for sustainable tourism development

B.

Major issues at the national level

C.

Recommended strategies for enhancing national capabilities