Icelandic Tourism Research Centre

Research Institute/University

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Contact

Icelandic Tourism Research

www.rmf.is

[email protected]

Description

The main objective of the ITRC is to boost research and thus understanding of the
impact tourism has on the Icelandic economy, society and environment. ITRC has during the past two decades established itself as the leading tourism research organisation in Iceland and has led or taken part in a very wide range of projects, including many tourism development projects. ITRC works closely with the Icelandic Tourism Board, as well as with the Icelandic Travel Industry Association.
Since ITRC is a co-operative project between three universities, the centre has a strong pool of experts who are able to participate, support & disseminate the work of the research centre. The ITRC has participated in several multinational projects, e.g. funded by the EU Northern Periphery and Arctic Programme. ITRC will provide strategic cooperation and engagements between different educational sectors and local/regional businesses since they have established strong diverse networks and relationships with tourism businesses, development bodies and communities interlinking them with strategic tourism projects.

Projects

Tourism and climate changes, tourism in rural areas, nature and tourism, tourism and creative industries, tourism impacts.