Created in 1994, Planeta.com is a handcrafted website aimed at travelers and locals alike who share a common vision of eco-friendly, people-friendly and place-friendly travel. Created by Ron Mader, Planeta.com is a proud member of the Local Travel Movement and the organizer of the Indigenous Tourism and Biodiversity Website Award. This website is a trusted source of practical information for those seeking genuine responsible travel and ecotourism. We are pioneers using digital media and comfortable using lo-fi!

I've taken more than 10,000 photos, many of which have been recycled in official presentations

Planeta.com is the global journal of practical ecotourism

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Detailshttp://planeta.wikispaces.com/itbw

2016 is the eighth year for Responsible Travel Week and Planeta.com's 17th year of innovative conferencing. Back in 2000 we started our tradition of inclusive online conversation and in 2016 we expect our global conversation to take a great leap forward thanks to inspired participation. There are plenty of ways to get involved with local and online events.One of Planeta.com's tentpole events, Responsible Travel Week manifests our commitment toward effective communication and collaboration. Responsible travel is not an ethical dilemma of whether to have fun or be responsible. We can do both!Crowdsourced and crowdfunded, Responsible Travel Week amplifies down-to-earth applications of noble concepts including responsible travel, conscious travel and ecotourism with the inexpensive social web. Think of this as a way to move beyond silos and share the information and questions we have. We have the tools in our hands to plan trips, to welcome visitors, to make the world a better place. We welcome financial donors, including individuals and institutions willing to invest in a more formal approach, including awards and workshops focused on digital literacy training.

Organizing the annual unconference! Seeking partners and presentations to document responsible travel around the globe. Details http://planeta.wikispaces.com/rtweek2015

Planeta.com, Nutti Sámi Siida, TIME Unlimited, The Travel Word and friends are hosting Indigenous Peoples Week August 4-10, 2014. This is an online unconference focusing on Indigenous Peoples and tourism. Themes (aka talking points) include biodiversity conservation, crafts, cultural heritage, food and literacy (traditional reading and writing and digital literacy -- the emerging read write culture). Details on the Planeta Wiki http://planeta.wikispaces.com/indiweek2014The week wraps around August 9 -- the United Nations’ International Day of the World's Indigenous People. This is our fourth annual celebration of social web storytelling about indigenous peoples and tourism around the world. Participation is free and open to all.

Fall in love with responsible travel February 10-16 as Planeta.com hosts our annual Responsible Travel Week, a week-long unconference that kicks off 2014 in fine style. A great plus: admission is free and there's no jet lag! The event takes place online and around the world through a series of local events organized by participants. Detailshttp://planeta.wikispaces.com/rtweek2014

Planeta.com , Nutti Sámi Siida and Nevada Magazine invite friends and colleagues to week-long 2013 Indigenous Peoples Week: August 5-11. Our unconference takes place everywhere at once, so be prepared to use the social web to connect with other participants. Details on the Planeta Wiki http://planeta.wikispaces.com/indiweek2013The week wraps around August 9 -- the United Nations’ International Day of the World's Indigenous People. This is our third annual celebration of social web storytelling about indigenous peoples and tourism around the world. Participation is free and open to all.

2013 Responsible Travel Week: Feb 11-17http://planeta.wikispaces.com/rtweek2013Fall in love with responsible tourism.

2012 Responsible Tourism Week: Feb 13-17http://planeta.wikispaces.com/rtweek2012Fall in love with responsible tourism.

Moved to Nevada to take care of aging parents

Publish original features by myself and writers, prepare updates focusing on special topics (examples: food, communities, Indigenous peoples) and places (examples: Australia, Canada, Ecuador, India, Mexico, New Zealand, South Africa, USA)

Ecotourism EditorLatin America Editor

The Responsible Tourism in Cities Conference is presented by The City of Cape Town in partnership with Cape Town Tourism and South African Tourism. Details: http://planeta.wikispaces.com/rtcities

Detailshttp://planeta.wikispaces.com/rtf2010

Organizing Tourism and Climate Change E-Conferencehttp://www.planeta.com/climate.html

Training was conducted with members of the Aboriginal tourism association toward the improvement of member websites and online travel marketing.I spoke at the annual Business Development Symposium for Indigenous Tourism Operators and attended tht 2007 Corroboree Indigenous Tourism Expo at the Sydney Opera House.Photoshttp://www.flickr.com/photos/planeta/sets/72157594528655076