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3rd International Lake Tourism Conference, July 13-15, 2007, Gyöngyös, Hungary

Lakes and Reservoirs: A Sustainable Vision of Tourism is the focus theme of the conference that will be hosted by the and will take place in Hungary. Registration for the conference is open until 30th of April.

The program will include study trips in the area of Lake Tisza (Tisza-tó), the largest artificial lake in Hungary. Creation of this lake - in 1973 by damming the River Tisza in the framework of the River Tisza flood control project – has resulted in a new ‘water world’ where several species that had previously died out in the area were resurrected. It is also the site of Europe’s largest area of water lilies. Nature, man, conservation and water sports all manage to coexist in the various parts of the lake including the 44-mile shoreline. Participants in this study trip will enjoy a scenic journey around the lake and a boat trip including a visit to the bird sanctuary, which is part of the Hortobágy National Park and enjoys World Heritage status. The study trip will involve a short journey to a smaller lake in the area, which has significance within local tourism.

Main Conference Themes

Challenges for tourism at reservoirs:

Potential of emergency reservoirs for tourism
Multiple utilisation of reservoirs; special tasks on tourism

Sustainable development of the resource

Conservation and lake tourism management
Ecotourism at lakes and reservoirs; practices and experiences

Conference flyer

Abstracts and Registration

Registration for the conference is open until 30th of April

Conference Secreatriat:

Dinya Anikó, Teaching Assistant e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Ágnes Németh, Assistant Professor e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Dr. Lóránt Dávid, Ph.D. Head of Department e-mail: davidlo @ karolyrobert.hu

Tel: (00-36) 37/505-404 Fax: (00-36) 37/ 309-088

http://www.karolyrobert.hu/cms/netalon.xml?data_id=1381

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