Conference

30th anniversary Professional Conference of the Hungarian National Federation of Rural and Agrotourism


The National Federation of Rural and Agrotourism (FATOSZ) is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. On this occasion, we will celebrate the achieved results within the framework of a professional conference, which will be held on the 3rd of October in Budapest.

The main goal of the conference is to bring together the key players of the tourism industry to share our experiences and to jointly find solutions to the challenges of the future in the field of rural tourism. Your expertise and experience would be of significant value at the event and would greatly contribute to the success of our event.


Draft Program

2nd of October, 2024

Location: Budapest - under discussion

  • 18:00 - 21:00: SOCIAL EVENT IN BUDAPEST - Get together event for international participants


3rd of October, 2024

Location: Budapest Business University - HUNGARY - BUDAPEST

  • 10:00 - 10:15: OPENING SPEECH- SPEAKER: PÁL FRANKÓ (Hungarian National Federation of Rural and Agrotourism - President)
  • 10:15 - 10:30: WELCOME SPEECH - SPEAKER: DR. ZOLTÁN GULLER (Hungarian Tourism Agency (MTÜ) - Head of MTÜ)
  • 10:30 - 10:45: A DECADE OF COLLABORATION IN THE FIELD OF RURAL TOURISM - SPEAKER: DR. KORNÉLIA KISS (Budapest Business University, KVIK - Dean)
  • 10:45 - 11:00: AGRICULTURE AND TOURISM SPEAKER: - ZSOLT GYÖRGY PAPP (Ministry of Agriculture - Deputy State Secretary responsible for the implementation of rural development programs)
  • 11:00 - 11:30: TOPIC: Under discussion - SPEAKER - KLAUS ERHLICH (Ruraltour - General Secretary)
  • 11:30 - 12:00: TOPIC: Under discussion - SPEAKER: KIMMO AALTO Ruraltour  (Former President)
  • 12:00- 12:30: COFFEE BREAK
  • 12:30- 12:45: RURAL TOURISM IN ZAKARPATTYA - SPEAKER: ANDRÁS MESTER (Hungarian Tourism Council of Zakarpattya - President)
  • 12:30 - 13:30: WORKSHOP FOR INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPANTS I. - Introduction of particiapants
  • 13:45 - 14:45: LUNCH BREAK
  • 14:45 - 15:15: AWARD AND RECOGNITION CEREMONY - Recognition and awarding of individuals who have made outstanding contributions over the past 30 years
  • 15:15 - 16:30:  WORKSHOP FOR INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPANTS II. - Rural tourism in Europe, current situation in rural tourism, exchange of experiences
  • 16:30 - : CLOSING REMARKS - SPEAKER: PÁL FRANKÓ (National Federation of Rural and Agrotourism - President)


The participation is free but registration is required!

Please confirm your participation and fill out the registration form until 20th of September if it is possible.

If you have any questions, our colleague is at your disposal.

Contact person: Virág Judit Tóth

E-mail address: info@falusiturizmus.hu  


Looking forward to seeing you and celebrating together the 30th anniversary of our Federation!

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