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 […]

Smart Data Management – Creating a sustainable, digital collaboration between agriculture and tourism

This insightful session, led by Barbara Weiskopf, Katharina Weiskopf, and Alexander Plaikner from the University of Innsbruck, Austria, will explore innovative digital strategies for integrating agriculture and tourism. Ecotourism has emerged as a major travel trend in recent years and is becoming increasingly important as a sustainable tourism concept. Nature-based travel, for example, aims to […]

Creating a Successful Agritourism Destination: FAO-EBRD Guide with Case Studies from Jordan and Georgia

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) recently published a guide on Creating a Successful Agritourism Experience. In this webinar, FAO-EBRD will share the guide and broader efforts in agritourism, offering insights into key projects, methodologies, and real-world applications. Through expert discussions and case […]

Global Agritourism Conference: How Can You Get Involved?

The inaugural Global Agritourism Conference takes place in Scotland in June 2026. Tickets go on sale on 23rd June 2025 for both the conference (23rd to 25th June 2025) and pre and post tours showing agritourism around the whole of Scotland. Find out more about this international gathering of the Global Agritourism Network and how […]

Global Agritourism Conference: How Can You Get Involved?

The inaugural Global Agritourism Conference takes place in Scotland in June 2026. Tickets go on sale on 23rd June 2025 for both the conference (23rd to 25th June 2025) and pre and post tours showing agritourism around the whole of Scotland. Find out more about this international gathering of the Global Agritourism Network and how […]

World Agritourism Day

A Virtual Celebration of Sustainable Agriculture 15th – 16th May 2025 Innovating Agritourism for a Sustainable Future : Empowering Rural Economies and Preserving Cultures This theme will focus on sustainable development in agritourism, exploring the ways in which agritourism can empower rural economies, preserve local cultures, and promote sustainability in tourism. The virtual conference will […]

Intro to Advocacy – How to reframe agritourism in ways that allow for supportive policies

We welcome you to join the next conversation of all North American members of the Global Agritourism Network (GAN). Register for the Zoom Meeting here: Meeting Registration – Zoom Speakers: Cassandra Prenn-Vasilakis (Hipcamp) and Phil Hallstedt (HH Cherries, Michigan) Cassandra will speak to successful agritourism initiatives around the USA (e.g., Santa Barbara County’s new agritourism […]

Regenerative Agritourism Pathway Recognition Program

Regenerative Vanua supports Vanuas (Customary land holding community’s) to diversify into markets such as regenerative agritourism, regenerative gastronomy, regenerative value chains, and payment for ecosystem services through the Regenerative Agritourism Pathway Recognition Program (RAPRP). Regenerative Vanua sees the potential of Vanuas not as destinations but as educational and transformational experiences connecting visitors with regenerative knowledge […]

GAN Education Committee Meeting

Join the Education Committee of the Global Agritourism Network for their committee meeting. Register for the meeting here.

Innovative approaches to building capacities of rural residents for community-based and agritourism development: Examples from Eastern Europe

We are honored to welcome; – Iva Lebedeva, president of National Rural and Ecotourism Association, Russia. – Svetlana Kopylova, president of Ruralis. Hub for Sustainable Solutions in Rural Areas, France (former director of Agency of Rural Community Development, Russia) Mark your calendars! The meeting is scheduled for June 12 at 14:00 CET. Meeting Info: Date: […]