The world's largest small event, the 2007 Rural Tourism Fair will take place Saturday, January 27.
The annual event provides dialogue and information-sharing among travelers and locals in Oaxaca City, Mexico. Visitors have direct access to local tour operators, community representatives and artisans. Participate in roundtable discussions conducted in a mix of English and Spanish.
ABOUT THE FAIR
A small festival among friends, the 2007 Rural Tourism Fair is the seventh annual tourism fair created by Planeta.com and friends in Oaxaca City. The event takes place Saturday, January 27 at Instituto Amigos del Sol, located at Libres #109.
A small festival among friends
The fair highlights rural tourism and brings together inspired travelers, local travel providers, community leaders, media, government officials, academics and tourism students for a few magical hours. The event showcases a variety of options travelers have exploring the rural countryside.
Exhibitors are on hand to share information about specific tours and community visits. The fair also features roundtable discussions. The agenda will be announced the day of the event.
PROPOSED TOPICS
Coffee Tourism - Visits to fincas and rural hikes
Crafts and Tourism - Walk with the weavers
Forest Ecotourism - Tourism as a non-timber product
Mushroom Tourism - Review of the Wild Mushroom Fair
Mezcal Tourism - Visits to mezcal factories
Volunteer Tourism - What should locals and visitors expect?
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