The pulpit conference on June 4, 2024 is ready for registration! The program is ready, and we look forward to many exciting lectures!
We have collected a number of relevant “cases” from Norway and invited both national and international capacities to shed light on the following issues:
Are we prepared to take the necessary steps to succeed with good visitor management at Norwegian nature-based travel destinations?
What must we do to maintain attractiveness, experience quality, reputation and value creation when traffic and visits to nature increase?
Do we have the necessary toolbox to practice sustainable visitor management, and do we need to consider legislative changes to handle increased visits?
Section 1: Financing of facilitation at nature-based travel destinations and limitations in legislation
Trond Flydal, Director of Legal Affairs at the Norwegian Environment Agency
Åse Marie Evjen from Trolltunga AS
Helge Kjellevold from Stiftelsen Preikestolen
Olve Norderhaug from Skistar / Trysil Bike Arena
Bente Lier, Secretary General of Norsk Friluftsliv
Ole Michael Bjørndal from NHO Reiseliv
Jan Gudmund Aanerud from law firm Holth & Winge
Section 2: The toolbox for visitor management and visitor administration at nature-based travel destinations
Professor and researcher Michael Hall from the University of Canterbury in New Zealand
Planning and business manager Matias Hana from Moskenes municipality (Reinebringen)
Preben Falck from Stavanger Tourist Association
Audun Pettersen from Virke Reiseliv
Finally, we will gather some of the speakers and other invited guests for a panel discussion on visitor contributions, visitor management and the toolbox for handling future nature-based tourism.
Anniversary dinner
After the conference, you can attend the Pulpit Rock Foundation’s anniversary dinner to mark 30 years as the visitor manager of Preikestolen. Here you will get more information about the arrangements that have been made over the years and meet good colleagues.
Visit to Preikestolen on June 5
The day after the conference, there will be an opportunity to take a trip to Preikestolen with local guides. Along the trail, there will be meetings with trail builders, local managers, the rescue service and local authorities.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Conference start: Tuesday, June 4 at 1000
Location: conference tent at Preikestolen Parking
Price for the conference on June 4 is NOK 1200 including lunch
Price for the anniversary dinner on June 4 (6:00-9:00 PM) is NOK 500
The visit to Preikestolen on June 5 is free
Our partner hotel in Stavanger is Scandic Stavanger City.
Transportation will be arranged between the hotel, airport and conference venue.
Questions can be sent to: konferanse@preikestolen365.no
Extended registration deadline: May 23
