The Role of NGOs in Agritourism Development: Examples from Eastern Europe

This webinar explores how a successful and impactful rural tourism association was established in Belarus and benefitted thousands of association members over a 20-year period. Panelists Valeria Klitsounova from Belarusian State University and Darya Pukas from Colorado State University will share examples from the field including the creation of the first food and craft cluster […]

Exploring the Contours of Impact Assessment of Agritourism

As agritourism expands across the globe, many are in search of approaches to assess the impact that agritourism has on economies and social structures at the community, region, and national levels.  This session will be an exploration of methods and approaches for measuring the economic and social impact of agritourism. This is the first webinar […]

Policy, Advocacy, and Strategy for Supporting Agritourism

Regulations, zoning, liability, and funding are some of the most pressing concerns of agritourism operators in just about every country. Join Rose Wright from New South Wales, Australia and Marge Kilkelly from Maine, USA for a discussion of the challenges and opportunities for supporting agritourism through local, regional, and national policies. This event is free […]

East Asia Region Casual Catch-Up

The first half will feature a presentation by Professor Yasuo Ohe from Tokyo University of Agriculture, who will discuss the challenges of generous hospitality in agritourism, drawing insights from Japan. In the second half, we will engage in a general discussion, where we can share our research interests and explore possibilities for collaboration. This event […]