Dear Sir/Madam,
We are honored to invite you to the Fourth International Rural Tourism Congress “New Era – the Era of Rural Tourism”, which will take place in Supetar, on the island of Brač, from May 9th – 13th, 2018. There will be numerous scientific and research presentations, panel discussions and exhibitions on the topic of rural tourism, along with the B2B Eko Etno Trade Show and the Sustainable Development festival.
We look forward to seeing you!
Organizers
Dijana Katica, president of the Croatian association for tourism and rural development “The Village Membership Club”
&
Dora Smolčić Jurdana, dean of the Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management in Opatija
CONGRESS TOPICS
1. Sustainable development in rural tourism
2. Formation of rural-touristic destinations through networking
3. Inheritance in rural tourism
4. Digital marketing in rural tourism
5. The role of emigrants and minority groups in development, promotion and placement of rural products
6. Sources of financing in rural tourism
7. Legal framework of rural tourism
EVENT PROGRAM
Wednesday, May 9th, 2018
2pm-7pm Arrival, accommodation and registration of participants
7pm-8pm Participant and guest gathering, welcome beverages
8pm-9.30pm Congress opening ceremony
9.30pm-11pm Welcome reception
Thursday, May 10th, 2018
10am-1pm Opening words and lectures
1pm-2.30pm Business lunch
2.30pm-6pm Lectures, panel discussions, presentations
10am-6pm Exhibition of LAGs and LAGURs, Croatian islands’ products
8pm-10pm Theme evening event
Friday, May 11th, 2018
10am-1.30pm Lectures, panel discussions, presentations
10am-1.30pm EkoEtno TradeShow – B2B
1.30pm-3pm Business lunch
3pm-6pm Lectures, panel discussions, presentations
10am-6pm Exhibition of LAGs and LAGURs, Croatian islands’ products
8pm-11pm Theme dinner event “Awaken the Brač native in you”
Saturday, May 12th, 2018
10am-3pm Tour across rural areas in the proximity of Brač
3pm-5pm Supetar tour
5pm-12am Sustainable development festival, “Detour” band concert
Sunday, May 13th, 2018
9am-12pm Departure from Supetar