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EcoTourism Consultant
Tourism & Marketing Consulting 
Bill Wright
SKILLS
Experienced project manager, tenacious problem solver, excellent
communicator, enthusiastic sales and marketing coordinator. Thirty
years experience.
Having been immersed in this profession for 40 years I am eager to assist you in any way that I can to develop your project. I believe that this amount of involvement gives me an advantage in making decisions and focusing your energies on a successful project.
ECO TOURISM/CONSULTANT PROJECTS
Whale Watch Operations
Sea Kayaking Operations
White Water Rafting Operations
Wilderness Fly Fishing Lodges
Bear Viewing Lodges
Pacific Island Fly Fishing Lodges
Natural history destination marketing
State of Washington-Tourism Advisory Committee
Governor's Round Table on Tourism
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Parks and Recreation
SKILLS
Experienced project manager, tenacious problem solver, excellent communicator, enthusiastic sales and marketing coordinator
PRESENT POSITIONS
President, San Juan Safaris, Inc. SanJuanSafaris.com
President, San Juan Charters, Inc. SanJuanCharters.com
President, Kenai River Sport Fishing Lodge AlaskaRivertrips.com
Marketing and Eco–tourism Consultant EcoTourismConsultant.com
Puget Sound Attractions Council SeattleAttractions.com
People for Puget Sound - Board member PugetSound.org
Pacific Whale Watch Association, President U.S side PacificWhaleWatch.org
PAST POSITIONS
Governor Round Table On Tourism, WA– Board member
Governor’s Tourism Advisory Committee, WA– Board member
EXPERIENCE
Marketing/Owner/Operator of San Juan Safaris & San Juan Charters. Created and developed sea kayaking and whale watching opportunities in both Friday Harbor and Roche Harbor on San Juan Island, Washington.
Owner/Marketing consultant
Kenai River Sport Fishing Lodge, Cooper Landing, Alaska. Assist partners in marketing and operating a sport fishing lodge on the Kenai River.
Owner/Marketing Director
Alaska Seacoast Charters, Inc. Assisted partners in the development of unique natural history charters and fly fishing trips throughout Prince William Sound, Alaska, utilizing our newly renovated 65 foot motor vessel "The Discovery".
Owner/Operator/Marketing Director
Action Alaska, Inc. Created and operated an outdoor activities point of sale retail business, selling trips and lodging throughout the state of Alaska.
Owner Operator/Marketing Director
Alaska Fishing & Wilderness Adventures, Inc.
Created and operated a large tour company consisting of two fishing lodges, fly fishing float trips, natural history safaris and day fishing and rafting trips. Currently operating as Alaska Wildland Adventures.
Superintendent
Chugach State Park & Kenai/Kodiak Park District, Anchorage, Alaska.
Operation and management of over 750,000 acres of Alaska park lands.
Program Chief
Alaska Youth Conservation Corps, Anchorage, Alaska. Operations/Management of environmental conservation camps/projects across Alaska with 144 youths and 30 adults.
References on request.
Philosophy - Professional
Since work takes up more time than anything else we do, I
believe that we should excel in our profession and enjoy our
work to the fullest. I ensure my enjoyment by selecting exciting
environmental challenges and surrounding myself with positive,
energetic people who have similar goals. I then strive to develop
a team approach that is the key to the success of the program.
I also take a very sincere and honest approach to the people
I deal with on a professional basis. My experience over the years
has brought me excellent returns in increased business as well
as in lasting friendships. I find myself able to deal with all
aspects of the business and governmental community and complete
tasks in a timely fashion.
My career highlights include bringing Roche Harbor's Marine Adventure
Center from 1000 paying visitors to 12,000, with sea kayaking,
whale watching and other tourism options, the development of
a unique outdoor adventure program, Alaska Fishing and Wilderness
Adventures, and the development of the Youth Conservation Corp
for the State of Alaska.
These types of experiences allowed me to create and implement
totally innovative programs from start to finish, and has given
me great satisfaction in my professional career.
Philosophy -
Personal
My strongest philosophical concerns center around the earth's
inability to cope with the rapid human assault on the wildlife
resources of the world. Loss of habitat, commercial development,
and human apathy deteriorate our quality of life while precious
wildlife resources slip into the history books.
It is my sincere desire to be a positive force in curbing these
losses. Through the various activities I conduct, I attempt to
instill a sense of appreciation towards the total environment.
I try to encourage the urbanite to escape, if only temporarily
from human-made confines, and experience a bonding with the earth
on a first-hand and intimate basis. Through a close and personal
encounter with a wild place, I believe people can feel themselves
to be a part of the natural system. Their inner spirit can again
be one with the earth as it was before advanced civilization
severed our ties.
By responsibly leading people through unique natural areas,
I try to provide the opportunity for them to seek out and experience
a closeness to the earth and thereby rediscover a link between
them and all of life. It is with this sincere concern that I
direct my professional and philosophical energies.
Bill Wright
Please feel free to contact me regarding your special project.
References & project lists on request. 800.450.6858 ConsultantBillWright@gmail.com
Hear Bill on National Public Radio
Japanese Whale Watching 06/25/01
For years, Japan has come under intense international criticism
for whale hunting. Recently, a Japanese delegation came to the
San Juan Islands to learn about whale watching. As KPLU's Liam
Moriarty reports, eco-tourism is coming to be seen in Japan as
a promising replacement for declining traditional fishing economies.
3:24
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Whalewatch Boats 06/11/01 Operators of commercial whale watch boats say they share the
growing concern about the health of the local orca population.
This summer, they've tightened industry guidelines to help make
sure they're not part of the problem. KPLU's Liam Moriarty reports.
1:09
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