Deep Travel Study Tour Iceland 2024
Deep Travel Study Tour for Travel Professionals
Apr 4 – Apr 9 2024
Why should you attend?
- Expand your professional network
- Explore Iceland's innovations in travel & tech
- Experience unique culture
- Discover sustainable practices
- Gain the latest industry insights
Tour Objectives and Audience
This tour is ideal for travel professionals keen on innovations and sustainable growth. It’s for those who are pushing boundaries in travel and technology, and want to transform how we experience journeys.
If you’re a travel specialist, innovator, researcher or part of a startup, this trip offers valuable insights, network building, and cultural experiences.
Unique Experiences for Travel Experts
Dive into the heart of Iceland’s travel & tech landscape and visit communities, startups and R&D hubs where resilience and innovation thrive.
Engage with local experts and industry movers and shakers to gain insights into areas such as tourism business development, green technology and sustainable practices.
After that, immerse yourself in the rich Icelandic culture and explore the natural wonders and local traditions through carefully selected, innovative and sustainable travel experiences.
If we’re lucky, we might get to see the northern lights from up close!
Our trip offers a balanced itinerary to suit both your professional ambitions and your passion for travel and discovery.
Join Us in Iceland
Join this one-of-a-kind journey where each day brings new adventures, each meeting offers growth, and every experience deepens our understanding of the world.
Min. number of participants: 7
Max. number of participants: 11
Dates: 4.4. – 9.4. 2024
Deadline to sign up: 15.2. 2024
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
- 5 nights in 3-4* accommodation with breakfast in double room
- Transfers
- Activities and excursions as mentioned in the program
- Networking sessions with local companies and public sector
- Tour coordinator services
- Organization of the study trip
NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
- Flights
- Lunch and dinner
- Drinks
- Trip insurance
- Airport transfers
- Single room surcharge
- 50€ surcharge if 7 – 8 participants
- Transactional costs
Early Bird Ticket
- Until 31.12. 2023
Regular Ticket
- Trip confirmed. A few places still available!
Program
Day 1: Reykjavik
- Arrive in Reykjavik, settle in your hotel.
- Evening welcome dinner and introduction session.
Day 2: Reykjavik – Innovation and Culture
- Morning: Visit to a leading tech startup hub.
- Afternoon: Guided tour of Reykjavik’s cultural landmarks.
- Evening: Networking event with local entrepreneurs.
Day 3: Natural Wonders and Sustainability
- Tour of the Golden Circle.
- Learn about about sustainable tourism from a local company.
- Dinner at a local restaurant known for its sustainable practices.
Day 4: South Coast – Adventure and Resilience
- Visit to a community project focusing on tourism resilience.
- Explore black sand beaches and waterfalls like Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss.
- Evening discussion on sustainable tourism development.
Day 5: Reykjavik – Tech and Culture Deep Dive
- Morning: Workshops on blockchain and AI in travel at a local university or tech center.
- Afternoon: Free time for leisure or optional activities (e.g., whale watching, museum visits).
- Farewell dinner.
Day 6: Departure
- Departure. Or, extend your stay and discover more of Iceland!
Note: Some activities are subject to change due to unforeseen reasons like weather or due to logistical issues.
About the organizers
We connect professionals with new work and leisure experiences.
We put together trips that give you the opportunity to understand, connect, and grow.
We focus on what matters: real experiences, real learning and real connections.
Your Iceland 2024 travel companions: Rudi Medved, Tadej Rogelja & Dr. Dejan Križaj.
Your Iceland 2024 local hosts: Dr. Gunnar Jóhannesson & Dr. Magnús Ásgeirsson.
Our Previous Events
- Living Learning Lab Karst 2023
- Web3 Camping Retreat in Greece
- First NFT Dinner in Slovenia
- Deep Travel Study Tour Innsbruck 2021
- AIRTH Innsbruck 2019 Innovation-in-Motion conference
Stay in touch for the latest information on our upcoming Deep Travel Study Tours to Iceland, Japan, Greece, Austria, Italy, USA and China.
Tailored to dynamic professionals, these trips bridge the gap between business and pleasure by offering a unique blend of hands-on experience, business networking, and leisure.
Sign up today for a journey where learning meets leisure, innovation meets exploration and you meet the future.
Important information:
- Your spot will be guaranteed only when we receive your payment.
- Full refunds will be issued for cancellations received before February 2, 2024. After this date, the tour is non-refundable.
- We hold the right to change the program of the tour without prior notice.
- Accommodation will be known after the confirmation of the tour with minimum participants.
- We work together with a certified professional travel agency to organize the tour.
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