Toffler to speak in Yogyakarta

Toffler to speak in Yogyakarta

KLATEN, Central Java: American futurologist Alvin Toffler is
scheduled to address a conference on tourism and cultural
heritage in the ancient city of Yogyakarta on Oct. 28, the
organizing committee said yesterday.

Committee Secretary Wiendu Nuryanti said Toffler was expected
to provide insight on cultural heritage tourism and management.

The writer of best sellers Future Shock and The Third Wave
will address the conference with American anthropologist Clifford
Geertz and Indonesian anthropologist Koentjaraningrat.

"Toffler is expected to give his ideas on how people in
tourist areas can develop their entrepreneurial spirit," she
said.

The forum will seek input on how to preserve cultural heritage
while managing it for tourist attractions, she added. (har/pan)