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This conference will bring together and share experience, best practices and innovations in the dynamic world of destination management at local, regional, national and international scales. The conference will feature invited keynote speakers and experts as well as a range of participatory workshop sessions. Indicative themes of the conference include:
DEVELOPMENT
„« Creative use of cultural and heritage resources for tourism
„« Events and festivals as animators of destinations
„« The importance of training and research for destination development
PLANNING
„« European approaches to destination planning
„« Planning for rural and urban destinations
„« Community participation in destination development
„« Building sustainable partnerships
MANAGEMENT
„« Managing cultural heritage and sensitive sites
„« Building and maintaining stakeholder relationships
„« Managing for competitive advantage through innovation
„« E-Commerce and information management
MARKETING
„« Destination image and brand
„« Making the media work for destinations
„« Communicating with new and emerging tourist markets
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