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International Conference on OCASSION OF
15th to 16th May 2025
Agri Tourism is a form of sound, environmentally sustainable and socially responsible tourism development which has the potential to contribute substantially to local socio-economic development and poverty reduction. Importantly and with the right support and guidance, Agri Tourism can also contribute to the conservation and protection of natural, cultural and ethnical resources. There are many good examples of successful Agri Tourism Projects in the world but many of these exist in isolation or are relatively unknown. Thus, it is important that these good projects are brought together so that the mechanisms that have led to their success and the lessons learned can be used to form a set of over-arching guidelines for Agri Tourism development in the rest of the World.
AGRI TOURISM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (ATDC – Agri Tourism India) has focused on enhancement of local socio-economic development and poverty alleviation of rural and remote communities since early 2000s through Agri Tourism and community-based agritourism development. Agri Tourism projects have commenced under the ATDC’s guidance. Maharashtra is the first State in India to have a formal “Agri Tourism Policy in September, 2020”
“Innovating Agritourism for a sustainable Future: Empowering Rural Economies and Preserving Cultures”
This theme will focus on sustainable development in agritourism, exploring the ways in which agritourism can empower rural economies, preserve local cultures, and promote sustainability in tourism.
The information presented and results of the subsequent discussions during the conference will be collated with a view to providing input to the development of : the Global Agri Tourism Standards and Guidelines; Connect with member countries of Global Agri Tourism Network (GAN) ; and a framework to attract development partners or donor countries to concentrate and support Agri tourism development projects.
The conference will be organized over a period of two days and be comprised of keynote addresses from the Farmers, Agri Tourism Researchers and Academicians, Agriculture and Tourism Departments, Government of India, Agriculture and Tourism Departments from various Nations and as well as various State Governments in India, the UNWTO and The Global Agri Tourism Network along with International Agri Tourism Organizations. This will be followed by thematic presentations on different aspects of Agri tourism and development by invited speakers. The closing sessions will be moderated panel discussions on selected topics with the view to providing the overall guidance for the formulation of the Agri Tourism standards and guidelines.
The final session will be a presentation of the key points discussed and an endorsement of any key findings or points to take forward. Awards will be announced for best performing Agri tourism centers across the globe.
Agri Tourism, green growth and ecologically sustainable tourism development is multi-faceted requiring many actors playing a wide range of roles and coming from an equally diverse set of backgrounds. To address this diversity, a panel of international speakers from a variety of sectors has been assembled.
The GLOBAL AGRITOURISM NETWORK & AGRI TOURISM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (Agri Tourism India) – are the Main Organizers of this important international conference.
Day 1 : Global perspectives, policy Discussions, and Innovations
Experts from diverse backgrounds, including agritourism practitioners, government representatives, sustainability experts, and rural development advocates, discuss how agritourism can drive rural economic development and empower local communities.
Key Topics to be Discussed:
Pre-recorded virtual farm tours from different countries showcasing
various types of agritourism models.
Each tour will focus on unique aspects such as :
Participants will be invited to join virtual breakout rooms based on their region, sector, or area of interest. This session will facilitate informal networking and discussion between agritourism stakeholders, including farmers, entrepreneurs, and policy-
makers.
Interactive breakout rooms with a range of topics for participants to choose from:
This workshop will explore how agritourism operators can integrate technology into their business models.
Key Learning Points:
A summary of the key insights and discussions from Day 1, along with an overview of what to expect on Day 2.
Day 2 : Agritourism Innovations, Cultural exhibitions, and networking
The host/moderator provides a brief summary of Day 1, reviewing the main takeaways and setting the stage for the second day of the conference.
Panelists from technology companies, agritourism entrepreneurs, and
innovators discuss how technology is shaping the future of agritourism and improving operational
efficiency, marketing, and customer
engagement.
Key Topics to be Discussed:
This workshop will focus on building partnerships and networks for growing agritourism businesses.
Learning Outcomes :
Participants will be treated to cultural exhibitions showcasing music, dance, and traditions from different regions. This segment will emphasize how agritourism plays a key role in preserving and promoting local cultures.
Participants will be able to visit virtual booths set up by agritourism operators, entrepreneurs, and service providers.
Simultaneous breakout discussions to encourage
participant engagement on key areas of interest :
A celebratory ceremony to honor outstanding contributors in the agritourism industry. Categories may include: