The Global Agritourism Network (GAN) is a worldwide network of agritourism stakeholders. Its aim is to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and experience on sustainable agritourism. With over 1,100 members from 115 countries (as of December 2025), the GAN has developed into a central platform for international dialogue and cooperation in recent years.
Objective
Active participation in the GAN allows us to help shape the international exchange of knowledge and experience and to contribute the Austrian perspective in a targeted manner. The scientific added value lies in the systematic analysis and technical classification of international practical and governance approaches in the global agritourism context. On this basis, evidence-based approaches can be further developed in Austria and at the same time reflected upon and shared internationally. Selected dissemination activities contribute to the international visibility of Austrian expertise.
Planned work for 2026
- Active participation in the committees of the Global Agritourism Network, including networking, knowledge exchange and cooperation development.
- Exchange with international experts on current topics.
- Participation in the third Global Agritourism Conference in Scotland (23–25 June 2026), including lectures, workshops and networking activities.Dissemination via suitable communication formats such as scientific articles, fact sheets and national knowledge transfer events. Planned until the end of 2026 are: Two articles in scientific journals or book chapters, An application-oriented fact sheet, Presentations at conferences (Global Agritourism Conference, ÖGA conference), Webinar for national stakeholders, BAB seminar (possibly in January 2027)
Timetable
Project start: 01/2026
Project end: 12/2026
