Institute for Social and Economic Geography

Introduction

Status: public -- Last revision: 14 January 2002 -- Expiration date: 1 April 2002

The Conference Goal To Develop a Deeper Understanding of the Role and Effective Development of Tourism in Historic Cities through

• Management of Art, Culture and Heritage,
• Development of Cultural Tourism and Marketing,
• Related Theoretical and Methodological Issues

Plenary keynote presentations, research presentations and issue-oriented discussions are organised into these three tracks. Presentation and discussion of the findings for each track will be shared at the conclusion of the conference.

The Conference brings together Culture, Arts and Heritage Managers and Interest Groups, Tourism Managers and Marketers from both the Public and Private Sector, Experts, Consultants and Academic Researchers.

Your Conference Destination: Bruges, medieval city, art city and tourist destination has earned its worldwide fame through its impressive historical and cultural heritage. Its medieval street pattern, meandering canals and ancient ramparts enthrall millions of visitors every year. Yet Bruges is also a city living to the full in the present, accepting new challenges and seeking to balance its past with its future. This ability to transcend time will undoubtedly be a main theme through the year 2002, when Bruges will proudly bear the title of Cultural Capital of Europe.

Registration and conference information is available and updated through our website: http://www.visitflanders.com/conference

Conference Secretary : Lea.Winkeler@Toerismevlaanderen.be

Scientific Committee: Brugge2002@geo.kuleuven.ac.be

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