The Reimagining Tourism conference explored how art, architecture, and governmental policy-making can work together to reshape tourism for the benefit of local communities. The event brought together expert speakers from Zambia and around the world, including artists, architects, tourism specialists, policymakers, and museum leaders.
The conference opened with a moving performance by renowned Zambian artist James Sakala, setting the tone for an engaging and thought-provoking series of discussions, presentations, and workshops.
Key Sessions & Speakers Presentations
- Tourism – Blessing or Blight?
Speaker: Kit Carsen Jenkins (Virtual Presentation) - Tourism and Cultural Erosion (Includes Q&A)
Speaker: Victoria Phiri - Community-Centered, Climate-Resilient Architectural Approaches (Q&A moderated by Don)
Speaker: Emmanuel Kamuna - Case Study: Community-Driven Tourism in Zambia (Includes Q&A)
Speaker: John Chizuma Kaweche - Case Study: Green Education Foundation for Zambia
Speaker: Mulyata Kalunga – Exploring the intersection of cultural heritage and natural capital in the Mavunda Forest. - Case Study: Developing Samong Haven – Seeking New Possibilities for Tourism
Speakers: Don Lawrence, Ketut Karya (virtual contribution), Nicholas J. Jones - Presentation & Discussion: Rethinking Tourism through Art, Architecture & Community (Includes Q&A)
Led by: Nicholas J. Jones – A summary of key insights from An Urgent Situation project and book. - A.U.S. Contribution Outline: Temple Building (Virtual Presentation)
Speaker: Huzefah Haroon - A.U.S. Contribution Outline: Heritage Tourism (Virtual Presentation)
Speaker: Dr. Hyangyu Park
Discussions & Panels
- Rethinking Tourism in the Face of Intangible Cultural Heritage
Speaker: Gankhanani Moffat Moyo - Panel Discussion: The Potential for Art and Tourism in Zambia
Panelists: Nicholas J. Jones & Victor Mutelekesha
Workshops
- Workshop #1: Tourism – What Would You Like to See?
Facilitator: Nicholas J. Jones – Participants engaged in small group discussions, role-playing as architects, business leaders, community members, and policymakers to develop tourism proposals. Each group presented a two-minute pitch at the end. - Workshop #2: Collective Authorship
Led by: Don Lawrence
