Dear Sir or Madam,
It is our great pleasure to invite you to the
7TH INTERNATIONAL RURAL TOURISM CONGRESS
held under the slogan
“Creative Transformation of Rural Tourism: Sustainability, Digitalisation and Inclusivity”
The Congress will take place from 6 to 9 May 2026 in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, in the town of Rab, Croatia.
This year we are also proud to host the 9th European Rural Tourism Congress, organised by the European Federation of Rural Tourism – RuralTour, which will be held in parallel with our Congress.
Why participate?
- A meeting place for representatives of the public, civil and business sectors, as well as scientists and experts.
- Connecting science and practice while encouraging the sustainable development of rural tourism.
- Part of the SUNFLOWER Network, a platform dedicated to the creative transformation of rural tourism, sustainability, digitalisation and inclusivity.
The programme includes:
- Dynamic discussions, round tables and professional workshops.
- A focus on contemporary trends and networking with around 400 participants from across Europe.
- Opportunities to present professional and scientific papers, examples of good practice and successful projects.
- Study visits to rural areas of Rab and Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, the European Region of Gastronomy 2026.
Abstract submission deadline: March 23rd, 2026
Submission of presentations of good practice examples/projects: March 31st, 2026
Full paper submission deadline: June 10th, 2026
Join us in discussions on the present and future of rural areas in Croatia and Europe.
For more information about the Congress and participation opportunities, please visit: kongres.klubselo.hr
Kind regards,
Organising Committee
