Aims and Objectives - To promote within the community the sustainability and careful management of cultural and ecological resources for tourism.

-To provide community forums for the discussion of issues regarding cultural and eco-tourism and appropriate models of activity for Western Australians

-To encourage the industry to provide for the community, and authentic cultural and eco tourism experience and to foster understanding and appreciation of that experience through appropriate interpretation.

-To advocate and influence government, industry and the public to achieve professional well managed, ethical conduct in the industry

-To assist in the development of professional information sharing and networking between interested parties within the tourism industry

Through our annual conferences, which attract international and national keynote speakers, regular meetings and newsletters, FACET provides members and the community with a forum to promote informed debate about cultural and eco-tourism issues in Western Australia.

Recent conference topics have been:

• 2008 International Global Geo Tourism Conference
• 2007 - Regional Tourism Conference: Innovative Partnerships - A Great Adventure - Albany
• 2006 - 2nd Australian Wildlife Tourism Conference
• 2004 - Regional Tourism Conference: A Sense of Place - Restoring Cultural Identity to Regional Landscapes - Mandurah
• 2003 - Regional Tourism Conference: From the Murchison to the Coast; Our Heritage, Our Legacy - Geraldton
• 2002 - WA Tourism - In touch with a Sustainable Future.
• 2001 - Rural & Regional Tourism, Strength through Diversity - Albany
• 2000 - Marine Tourism
• 1999 - "Full Bottle" The Future Development of Wine Tourism
• 1998 - Guiding the Experience
• 1996 - Interpretation the Aboriginal Way
• 1995 - Value Added Tourism

We provide advice to policy making and review organisations on the development of cultural and eco-tourism strategies and other related matters.

Our website allows members to log-in and participate in an on-line forum to network with other FACET members and invited guests, specialising in sustainable tourism. The members' only section of the website will also contain archival copies of newsletters and conference proceedings, along with members' contact details.

"With growing focus of world tourism on matters environmental, an organisation such as FACET plays a vital role in encouraging and promoting ethical and professional practices in all aspects of cultural and environmental tourism. FACET has the total support of Tourism Council WA and we commend their commitment and ongoing work". Sally Hollis, Manager, Tourism Council Western Australia.