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notifications newsletter | agritourism@eurac.edu AGRITOURISM | World Platform About GAN Events WAC – World Congress IWA – International Workshop WAD – World Agritourism Day Online Events Agritourism Talks Agritourism Gatherings Facebook Lives Resources References Contact GAN – Building a global support network for agritourism Leading scholars and practitioners of agritourism have joined forces to form the new” Global Agritourism Network (GAN). On April the 11th, 2023 , the GAN was officially launched with a Zoom meeting. We welcome you to join this growing network of agritourism professionals! For f urther information and for the video recording of the launch, please visit the GAN websiteAgritourism : a successful and growing example of sustainable tourism Agritourism offers farmers the possibility of diversifying and generating additional income through on-farm touristic activities in order to help supplementing their low agricultural income. This helps to maintain the viability of active farms and rural communities. The more general understanding of agritourism states that agritourism activities support and promote agricultural resources, traditions and culture. Following this line of thought, agritourism results to be a successful example of sustainable tourism that has gained importance over the years. Follow the conversation: #agritourismplatform Latest News Programme is online access_time April 24, 2024 folder_open news , wac2024 turned_in_not programme 01/24 – From day one to year one, GAN turns one today! access_time April 17, 2024 folder_open gan-news , news turned_in_not gan WAC2024 – Registration is open access_time February 21, 2024 folder_open news , wac2024 turned_in_not 2024-edition , registration Upcoming Events May 16 Thu 2024 all-day WAC 2024 – save the date @ Eurac Research WAC 2024 – save the date @ Eurac Research May 16 – May 18 all-day 16-18 May, 2022 Eurac Research – Bolzano Italy all-day World Agritourism Day World Agritourism Day May 16 all-day May 16 Fri 2025 all-day World Agritourism Day World Agritourism Day May 16 all-day View Calendar Add Add to Timely Calendar Add to Google Add to Outlook Add to Apple Calendar Add to other calendar Export to XML Keep in touch! S ubscribe our newsletterlocation_on Why Bolzano (Italy)? The Agritourism Homeland – Agritourism has a long tradition in South Tyrol, in the Italian Alps. As early as in the 19th century, wealthy citizens from Bolzano and Merano spent their holidays in the surrounding mountain villages. Today, approximately 2,800 of a total of 20,000 farms also offer tourist services, representing a significant density with respect to other regions in the world. From mountain farms with livestock to fruit growing farms and wineries, the region boasts a comprehensive and high-quality selection of tourism offers. In this way, rural tradition and culture can be experienced in some of the most beautiful places in the country. Agritourism is an important supplementary income for the farmers, which can contribute to the sustainable development of South Tyrol’s small-structured agriculture. The regional brandRoter Hahn ” supports the farmers in the marketing of their tourist offer a successful model which has attracted the interest of delegations from all over the world since 1999. Sustainability is also a central issue of Eurac Research. With a multidisciplinary approach, scientists address regional issues and develop solutions which can then be applied elsewhere in the world. The researchers at the Institute for Regional Development study and promote sustainable development strategies for mountain areas as an economic region, living space and adventure area. Learn more about our Institute The World Agritourism Platform needs your support! To expand the platform we need updated information, data and news. Do you want to help us?read more ! Spread the word! © 2017-2024 Admin Impressum Data Privacy Statement Contact keyboard_arrow_up Menu Open chat 1 How ca we help you? Scan the code WhatsApp Hi, can we help...