Sharing rural research, connecting rural research stakeholders
Partager la recherche rurale et mettre en réseau ses partenaires
Source: Department of Rural Tourism, Hólar University.
Hólar, North Iceland, June 12 - 14, 2013. In times of global economic turmoil and climate change, this conference will explore the challenges and practices of smart and sustainable rural tourism. The programme will address the development challenges through four interrelated and strategic perspectives - Community, Experience, Economy and the Environment.
This conference will bring together a diverse mix of participants who have researched and embraced innovative tourism strategies and partnerships. These include municipal and national government officials; practitioners responsible for regional development; tourism, culture and heritage operators; community volunteers; and academics and graduate students involved in rural tourism research.
Through the four interrelated themes - Community, Experience, Economy and Environment - and a highly participatory programme the conference will critically explore strategic opportunities for innovative, yet concrete and practical solutions for sustainable rural tourism.
Call for presentations.
For further information about the conference please visit: www.naf2013.holar.is
WWW: www2.holar.is
Source: ECRT.
8th and 9th of October, 2012, Romania. After its three previous editions in 2003, 2005, and 2007, the upcoming 4th European Congress on Rural Tourism 2012 will be a new opportunity to learn about latest trends and obtain first-hand information on this extremely varied activity in Europe.
The Congress provides a meeting point and discussion forum for the Rural Tourism entrepreneur, for public and private authorities, as well as for any other professionals involved in rural tourism. After consulting with 30 regional and national Rural Tourism organisations, this year's Congress will focus during two days on the following topics:
* The importance of tourism for rural areas - past and future
* Innovative concepts and products in Rural Tourism
* Keeping rural communities and heritage alive through tourism
* Rural Tourism in the world of internet and social media
* Greenways
* Cultural heritage
* Natural resources
Read more about the location, agenda, registration.
WWW: www.europeanrtcongress.org
Source: Small Cities Imprint.
"Rural/small communities are facing a time of transition. They are re-envisioning and repositioning themselves through diversifying their economic base, enhancing quality of life, and reinventing themselves for new functions and roles. Issues of retaining and engaging youth, attracting new residents and businesses, and maintaining community vitality and identity overarch these efforts."
"There is awareness that with many traditional resource-based industries in jeopardy, rural communities must look to develop not only new sources of wealth, but a new sense of self, and this is where arts and culture can play a key role in community sustainability. Arts, culture, and heritage are increasingly viewed not only as amenities to improve the quality of life, but as a foundation upon which the future of these rural/small communities rests. In this context, this paper presents a broad overview of key themes in the literature on cultural development in rural and small communities, based on a review of Canadian and international projects and publications."
Read full study.
WWW: http://smallcities.tru.ca
Source: Small Cities Imprint.
"This study compares how two small communities in rural settings tried to promote sustained economic development by capitalizing on local music festivals."
"Merritt, British Columbia, Canada, home to a large country music event, focused on place branding, marketing, and related entertainment initiatives. Hultsfred, Sweden, in contrast, used its iconic rock festival to create a year-round music industry cluster called RockCity."
The study argues that "the alternative strategies reflect fundamental differences in economic development policies and governance structures." It subsequently "question whether RockCity-like cluster initiatives are possible in the Canada without coordinated tools and programs for supporting cultural industries in small communities."
Read full study.
WWW: http://smallcities.tru.ca/
Source: Mountain Research and Development.
"The provincial government of British Columbia (BC) has proactively pursued resort development opportunities in its interior towns. Traditionally dependent on extractive industries such as forestry and mining, many interior mountain communities in BC are increasingly looking toward tourism and resort-induced economic opportunities."
Fueled by the movement of amenity seekers, primarily from urban areas, resort development in mountain communities has triggered several internal and external pressures. This exploratory study examines growth trends in the mountain resort industry in 5 communities in BC: Fernie, Golden, Kimberley, Rossland, and Revelstoke. The analysis is based on secondary data, followed by field visits during the months of June and July 2006, which included 30 qualitative interviews with the mayors, planners, residents, and other stakeholders in the tourism and resort sectors. Research results indicate a significant growth in resort-induced development, primarily to attract second home owners and seasonal tourists.
Read full article. Sanjay K. Nepal and Tazim B. Jamal. Resort-induced Changes in Small Mountain Communities in British Columbia, Canada. Mountain Research and Development 2011 31 (2), 89-101.
WWW: www.bioone.org/toc/mred/31/2
Source: The Monieson Centre, Queen's School of Business.
Le tourisme est un secteur important de l'économie de l'Ontario, et a généré approximativement 22 milliards de dollars de revenus en 2007 seulement.
Comprenant principalement de petites et moyennes entreprises, l'industrie du tourisme est le plus grand employeur des jeunes de la province. Les investissements dans les attractions touristiques sont bénéfiques non seulement en termes d'emplois et de revenus directs, mais aussi indirectement en termes de soutien à la croissance des industries connexes, telles que le transport et la construction d'infrastructures vitales.
La partie I examine comment vous pouvez identifier les débouchés touristiques, en particulier les débouchés annuels qui existent dans votre région, ainsi que ce que
recherchent les touristes en termes de vacances.
Report
WWW: http://www.easternontarioknowledge.ca/
Source: RuralBC Secretariat and the Local Government Department.
March 31, 2011, 10:00am - 11:30am PST. Where most rural areas are struggling to keep their population base, others appear to be attracting new residents who are motivated by the quality of life in rural areas. Amenity-based rural development (ABRD) has been emerging as a new approach to rural revitalization both internationally and in the Canadian context.
In short, the approach advocates for the identifi cation and use of natural and cultural amenities within a region to attract people, ideas and investment. This infusion of human, intellectual and fi nancial capital is a new economic and social development driver in rural British Columbia. Where former approaches to rural development focused on the extraction and exportation of natural resources from rural areas, ABRD relies on the protection, promotion and valorization of natural and cultural amenities to attract people (and fi nancial resources) into rural areas. New imperatives and opportunities for economic development emerge within the amenity based rural economy.
Speakers will include:
• Dr. Nicole L. Vaugeois, BC Regional Innovation Chair in Tourism and Sustainable Rural Development at Vancouver Island University
• Michael C. McLaughlin, Lead Economist, Rural Futures Associates
Registration / Details.
WWW: www.ruralbc.gov.bc.ca
Source: European Society for Rural Sociology.
We are very pleased to invite you to submit an abstract for the Working Group 21 - «Fertile Links? Understanding the connections between tourism activities, socioeconomic fabrics and local development in European rural areas». This Working Group is organized within the XXIV Congress of the ESRS – European Society for Rural Sociology, Chania, Greece, 22–25 August 2011.
The general theme of the Congress is «Inequality and Diversity in European Rural Areas».
If you are interested in presenting a paper in our Working Group, please see the details for submission and key dates on the file attached or follow the link: http://esrs2011.maich.gr/papers.html.
Abstracts should be submitted till April, 30th both to elisa@ua.pt and to chania2011@agr.unipi.it. Authors will be notified on the acceptance of their abstracts by 20th May. Full papers must be then submitted until 30th June (please check the attached file for further details).
The Convenors
Elisabete Figueiredo & António Raschi
Download the full call for papers.
Congress website.
WWW: www.ruralsociology.eu
Source: BC Rural Tourism Conference.
The BC Rural Tourism Conference: Broadening Our Horizons: Amenities, regional development and collaboration will be held April 19-21st in 108 Mile House, BC. The successful development of tourism in rural areas is driven by the creative use of natural and cultural amenities. These amenities make rural areas attractive places to visit, relocate or invest. Amenity based rural development is a new way of thinking about the future of rural areas. Instead of viewing them as home to resources that are extracted and exported out, we are now thinking of rural areas as home to numerous amenities that can be consumed by different audiences that must be imported into rural areas (such as visitors). As rural areas become more aware of the potential role of amenities in driving development, they are also asking questions about what works and how to deal with the sometimes unintended consequences of amenity use. This conference will provide a venue for those interested in the protection, promotion and use of natural and cultural amenities to come together, engage in dialogue and explore new ideas and solutions.
Conference themes:
* Private sector perspectives - are businesses able to capitalize on natural and cultural amenities?
* Grassroots initiatives – identification and use of amenities in regional tourism development
* Planning considerations – are we balancing the promotion and protection of tourism amenities?
* Marketing - what amenities should rural areas market, to who and how?
* Policy and program supports – are they working or do they need realignment?
For more information on the conference visit www.ruraltourismconference.com
Source: Thompson Rivers University, University of Northern BC and Vancouver Island University
Thompson Rivers University, Vancouver Island University and the University of Northern BC are pleased to extend this reminder of the Call for Submissions for the Rural Tourism Conference 2011.
Presentation options include: posters, oral presentations, experiential workshops or panel discussions (see attachment for details). Potential audience members include those working in: community economic development, tourism marketing/management, government, non profit and academia.
Conference Theme: BROADENING OUR HORIZONS: AMENITIES, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND COLLABORATION
Location: Hills Health Ranch, 108 Mile House, British Columbia
Date: April 19-21, 2011
Conference Website: www.ruraltourismconference.com
Deadline for workshop abstract submissions is January 30, 2011.
Feel free to share this announcement widely with colleagues.
Source: Community Development Institute, UNBC.
As part of its work with the University of the Arctic’s Thematic Network on Local and Regional Development, UNBC’s Community Development Institute (CDI) and the Aboriginal Business and Community Development Centre jointly hosted the “Understanding indigenous economic development in northern, rural, and remote settings” workshop.
The goal was to produce a rich dialogue that could enhance our understanding of key barriers and opportunities related to successful indigenous economic development both on reserves and in urban Aboriginal communities.
The workshop brought together thirty-one individuals, institutions, academics, and practitioners who are actively involved in indigenous economic development in the North, and three of the University of the Arctic’s Thematic Networks – Local and Regional Development, Northern Governance, and Northern Tourism – were represented.
Workshop Presentations.
WWW: www.unbc.ca/cdi/index.html
Source: Tourism Research Centre, University of Prince Edward Island.
This report is based on a survey about rural tourism. The survey was distributed via the Traveller‟s Voice, an online research panel maintained by the Tourism Research Centre at the University of Prince Edward Island on behalf of Tourism PEI.
The survey was launched on April 20, 2010 and closed on May 10, 2010.
12,972 panel members were invited to complete the survey. In total, 3,176 surveys were started and completed, resulting in a response rate of 24.5 percent.
Read report.
WWW: www.trc.upei.ca
Source: Thompson Rivers University.
Broadening our horizons: Amenities, Regional Development and Collaboration. The 2nd Annual Conference, April 19-21, 2011, Hills Health Ranch, 108 Mile House, BC.
The successful development of tourism in rural areas is driven by the creative use of natural and cultural amenities. These amenities make rural areas attractive places to visit, relocate or invest.
Amenity based rural development is a new way of thinking about the future of rural areas. Instead of viewing them as home to resources that are extracted and exported out, we are now thinking of rural areas as home to numerous amenities that can be consumed by different audiences that must be imported into rural areas (such as visitors). As rural areas become more aware of the potential role of amenities in driving development, they are also asking questions about what works and how to deal with the sometimes unintended consequences of amenity use.
This conference will provide a venue for those interested in the protection, promotion and use of natural and cultural amenities to come together, engage in dialogue and explore new ideas and solutions.
Conference themes:
* Private sector perspectives - are businesses able to capitalize on natural and cultural amenities?
* Grassroots initiatives – identification and use of amenities in regional tourism development
* Planning considerations – are we balancing the promotion and protection of tourism amenities?
* Marketing - what amenities should rural areas market, to who and how?
* Policy and program supports – are they working or do they need realignment?
Call for Submissions
Conference website.
Source: The Monieson Centre, Queen's University.
The 2010 KIS Showcase is an engaging day of learning and discussion around Eastern Ontario's economic development priorities. The day will highlight the region's pressing economic development issues and research needs.
Sessions at this free event include:
* Lectures and an expert discussion panel on tourism and community competitiveness
* Economic development resources for community practitioners, including profiles of rural business success stories and consulting work
* Insight for academics on community-based research, through presentations from SSHRC and community-based research
* Presentation of rural economic development research priorities determined through 23 community workshops
Details:
Date Apr. 23, 2010
Time: 9:30am-4:30pm
Location: Robert Sutherland Hall, Room 202, Queen's University
Cost: Free
Full schedule.
Register.
WWW: http://business.queensu.ca/centres/monieson/index.php
Source: Thompson Rivers University School of Tourism / Travel Alberta Regional.
Two conferences on rural tourism will take place in April 2010. One in North Shuswap, BC (Apr. 6 – Apr. 8) the other in Camrose, AB (Apr 12 –Apr 14).
Rural Tourism Conference: Building Experiences and Partnerships
Hosted by Thompson Rivers University School of Tourism, this conference is intended to bring together key players and community members to address the challenges associated with selecting and building tourism experiences. The environmental and social sustainability are equally valuable to tourism experiences in rural communities and will be a vital component of the conference.
When: Tue Apr 6 – Thu Apr 8, 2010
Where: North Shuswap, BC
Growing Rural Tourism Conference
“The Perfect Ten” will focus on people, product experiences and promotion. Join us to encounter some of this year’s upcoming topics: Customer Service; Product Development; Leadership; Economic Growth; Success Stories; Promotion.
When: Mon Apr 12 – Wed Apr 14, 2010
Where: Camrose, AB (map)
