Chaired by:
João Alves Pereira(Portugal) Gérard Couté(France) Dieter Albert(Germany) Olli Rusi(Finland) Dave Isbell(Great Britain) Emanuele Paolicelli(Italy) Marcin Zaradkiewicz(Poland)
It is with regret that we have to inform you that, due to technical reasons, the symposium planned to be hold on February 20th, 2025 during the fair “Reise & Camping” in Essen, Germany, is cancelled and will be postponed.
Further information will follow in due time.
Back to Nature
1st F.I.C.C. World Symposium Congress, which will take place in the city of Essen, Germany, on 20 February 2025. Organized by the Fédération Internationale de Camping, Caravanning et Autocaravaning (F.I.C.C.), in collaboration with an international committee, this event will be held at the Essen Fair, near the iconic Gruga Park, providing a welcoming and inspiring setting.
The symposium, centred around the theme "Back to Nature", will serve as a dynamic platform for exchanging ideas and discussing the future of our shared passion. The programme will include engaging presentations, stimulating discussions, and thoughtful reflections on three key topics: -Consumers: Exploring the impact of camping, caravanning and motor caravaning on lifestyle choices and consumer behaviour. -Campsites and the Industry of Camping, Caravanning, and Motor Caravanning: Examining trends, innovations and challenges in this ever-evolving sector. The Impact of Our Leisure Tourism Hobby on Nature: Reflecting on sustainability, environmental impact, and how we can better preserve the natural world.
This symposium will provide an excellent opportunity to connect with industry professionals, enthusiasts, and visionaries from around the globe, fostering collaboration and inspiring a collective commitment to a sustainable future.
This event is open to everyone – F.I.C.C. members and non-members alike – and aims to bring together enthusiasts, professionals and anyone interested in the world of camping, caravanning, and motor caravanning.
Organised for the first time by the Fédération Internationale de Camping, Caravanning et Autocaravaning (F.I.C.C.), together with an organising committee comprising members from all over the world, the 1st edition of the World Symposium will take place at Essen Fair, near Gruga Park, in the beautiful city of Essen- Germany.
The Symposium whose topic will be " Back to Nature”, will include presentations, discussions and reflections on three major topics: Consumers, Campsites and the Industry of Camping, Caravanning and Motor Caravanning and the impact of our leisure tourism hobby in the Nature.
Be part of this historic milestone for F.I.C.C., an organization with over 90 years of history, and contribute to shaping the future of camping, caravanning and motor caravaning. We look forward to your participation in making this event a success and taking a significant step towards our journey “Back to Nature.”
Whether you are a member of F.I.C.C. or not, this Congress is open to everyone. As of now, we would like to extend to you a warm welcome to the beautiful city of Essen in February 2025.
As F.I.C.C. is looking for partners for the Symposium.
If your organisation is interested or if you are aware of others that may be interested by one of the proposed options or other possibilities, do not hesitate to contact F.I.C.C. office at [email protected]
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Don’t Miss This Great Symposium Programme
Chaired by:
João Alves Pereira(Portugal) Gérard Couté(France) Dieter Albert(Germany) Olli Rusi(Finland) Dave Isbell(Great Britain) Emanuele Paolicelli(Italy) Marcin Zaradkiewicz(Poland)Official Essen Messe Opening Ceremony
F.I.C.C. Council Meeting
Welcome desk
Dieter Albert, D.C.C President Mr. Oliver Kurth, Managing Director of Messe Essen GmbH Mr. Thomas Kufen, Lord Mayor of City of Essen Amb. Ion Vilcu, Representative of the UN Tourism João Alves Pereira, F.I.C.C. President
Amb. Ion Vilcu, Global tourism
Coffee Break
Professor Henna Konu, Regenerative Nature Tourism
Lunch Break
Mr Fabrizio Angelo Orlando, Consumer trends regarding camping and nature
Mr Philippe Bosssanne, Huttopia concept as integration and sustainable tourism
Coffee Break
Mr Jost Krüger, Industry inovation regarding sustainable tourism
Mr Marco Knöpfle, Campsites Global inovation regarding sustainable tourism
Prof. Dr. Frank Schaal, Campsites In Germany inovation regarding sustainable tourism
Mr KAI DHONAU, Distribution innovation regarding sustainable tourism
Mr Oliver Grützner, Consumer perspective regarding sustainable tourism
Summary
Official Closing of the Symposium
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The Location Of The Event
Messe Essen GmbH Room Essen Geschäftsbereich Vertrieb Gastveranstaltungen Postfach 10 01 65 45001 Essen, Germany Google Maps
Staying Close To The Location Of The Event
Atlantic Congress Hotel is just aside the Essen Fair and within short walking distance.
To book at Atlantic Congress Hotel please use the following link.
GPS coordinates: 51.43162377179969, 6.998682806873163
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