Call for papers/Appels de communications : Rural Tourism, Challenges in Changing Times

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

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