BACKGROUND
Tourism is an activity that can help to achieve a high level of economic and social development as demonstrated by examples of many countries. It would promise the way to develop the export of tourism services and services based on technology transfer. It must be acommpanied by greater equitable distribution of revenues generated by international tourism flows, otherwise, the benefits may bring detrimental consequences for people and their environment.
Indonesia as the developing country has assets to develop their tourism. The quest of technology transfer is also become a major challenge for Indonesia. The spread of information, discussion and learning from best practice would be the potential ways to distribute the knowledge and idea to develop technology transfer in tourism and hospitality industry. It is, therefore, Gadjah Mada University under Graduate School and Center for Tourism Studies (CTS) will conduct the International seminar for “TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY IN THE TOURISM and HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY”.

PURPOSE
At the end of this program, participants will be able to:
a. Understand principles, philosophy and concepts of technology transfer in tourism and hospitality industry as applied in developing countries with reference to culture, nature and community.
b. Learning the best practice of transfer technology from others tourism service and product providers.
c. Understand the roles of all stakeholders in the process of technology transfer that would increase the comparative and absolute benefit for tourism development.

SUB THEME ISSUES
1. Design, production and quality on technology application.
2. Management of technology transfer.
3. Environmental aspect on technology application.
4. Technology application on tourism promotion and marketing.
5. The role of stakeholders.
6. Social and cultural implication of technological transfer in tourism industry.

TIME and VENUE
The International Seminar will be held at Monday and Tuesday, 29-30 November 2010, Gedung Sekolah Pascasarjana LT.5, University of Gadjah Mada Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

TARGETING PARTICIPANT
• Policy Makers/Decision Makers/Department Director
• Tourism Industry Practicioners (hotel, restaurant, travel agent, etc)
• Members of public and private advocacy group
• Community Leaders
• Non Government Organization
• Academic people; Lecturer and Researchers
• Graduate Students

OPPORTUNITIES
“Call for Posters, 20 spaces are available for poster session of the research results”

PROGRAM OUTLINE
DAY 1: 29 November 2010 (Monday)
08.30-09.00 am : Registration
09.00-09.30 am : OPENING ADDRESS; 1. M. Baiquni, Dr. MA.; 2. Prof.Dr. Hartono, DEA.,DESS.
09.30-10.00 am : KEYNOTE ADDRESS (1); Herry Zudianto
10.00-10.30 am : KEYNOTE ADDRESS (2); Prof. Fran?ois Vellas
10.30-11.00 am : Coffee/Tea Break
11.00 am-01.00 pm : PANEL SESSION I; “Context of Indonesian Demand on Technology Transfer”
Moderator: Dr. Silvy Dewajani, Psi.
(1) I Gede Ardika
(2) Professor Bertrand Maximin
(3) Prof. Jean Pierre Pouland
01.00-02.00 pm : Networking Lunch
02.00-04.30 pm : PANEL SESSION II; “The Role of Tourism and Hospitality Stakeholders on Technology Transfer”
Moderator:
Tri Kuntoro Priambodo, M.Sc.
(1) Prof. Laurent Gross Maximin
(2) Prof.Dr.Phil. Janianton Damanik
(3) Jono Lesmana, M.Par.
04.00-4.30 pm : CLOSING REMARKS
Prof.Dr.Ir. Chafid Fandeli, MS.

DAY 2: 30 November 2010 (Tuesday)
07.00-08.00 am : Start from Pascasarjana UGM
08.00-10.30 am : Visit Kasongan (Creative Industry)
11.00-12.00 am : Visit Manding (Creative Industry)
12.00-12.30 pm : Visit Kotagede (Creative Industry)
03.45-05.00 pm : Visit Prambanan Temple
05.00-07.00 pm : Visit Boko Temple
07.00-09.00 pm : Dinner accompanied by Ramayana Performance

Information and Registration:
Ms. Erda Rindrasih and Mr. Destha Titi Raharjana
Center for Tourism Studies (Pusat Studi Pariwisata)
University of Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta Indonesia
Bulaksumur Blok J-3 Yogyakarta, Indonesia 55281
Phone and Fax: +62 274 564138
Website: www.puspar.ugm.ac.id
Email: sem.int.puspar@gmail.com

REGISTRATION
General and Professional : IDR 500.000,-- (USD 55)
Graduate Student : IDR 300.000,-- (USD 33)

IMPORTANT DATES
October 1st, 2010-November 10th 2010 : Registration
October 15th, 2010 : Due time for Early Bird Registration Discount (10%)

HOW TO REGISTER?
1. Direct registration. You may visit Center for Tourism Studies, GMU to register the International Seminar.
2. Online Registration. Visit www.puspar.ugm.ac.id

Bank Payment:
Beneficiary : Pusat Studi Pariwisata
Bank : Bank Mandiri Cabang Gedung Magister UGM
Account no: 137 000 120 9796
Message Line: SI Nov 2010