Organisation profile
Organisation profile
The Department of Rural Tourism was established in 1996. Since its foundation, the emphasis has been on applied studies and close engagement with local communities and the tourism sector. Programmes are designed to prepare students for professional work, while also providing a basis for further academic studies in Iceland and abroad.
Practical training is an integral part of most programmes, and some lead to ranger certification. Teaching and research reflect ongoing changes within Icelandic tourism and are closely connected to current challenges in rural areas and the industry.
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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Empowering community voices in land use planning and decision-making using PPGIS - A case study from the Westfjords, Iceland
Ólafsdóttir, R., Bishop, M., Edvardsdóttir, A. G., Welling, J. & Tuulentie, S., 2026, In: Journal of Land Use Science. 21, 1, p. 110-125 16 p.University of Iceland, Hólar University, Other Icelandic Research Institutions
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Pedagogical practices in tourism higher education: a systematic literature review
Maricato, D., Aquino, J. & Jóhannesson, G. T., 2026, In: Frontiers in Sustainable Tourism. 4, 1720759.University of Iceland, Hólar University, Other Icelandic Research Institutions
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Citizen science pilot project in Snæfellsnes, Iceland: The process of planning and implementation for future work in regenerative tourism
Aquino, J. & Falter, M., 30 Jun 2025, The Routledge Handbook of Regenerative Tourism. Taylor and Francis/ Balkema, p. 332-345 14 p.Hólar University, Other Icelandic Research Institutions, University of Iceland
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
Prizes
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Founding member of The Teaching Academy of the Public Universities in Iceland
Jónsdóttir, A. H. (Recipient), Helgadóttir, Á. (Recipient), Sveinbjörnsson, B. R. (Recipient), Hlynsdóttir, E. M. (Recipient), Hafsteinsson, H. (Recipient), Aquino, J. F. (Recipient), Sigurðardóttir, M. S. (Recipient), Whelpton, M. J. (Recipient), Scully, S. M. (Recipient), Heijstra, T. M. (Recipient), Rúnarsson, T. P. (Recipient), Jónsdóttir, A. H. (Recipient), Helgadóttir, Á. (Recipient), Sveinbjörnsson, B. R. (Recipient), Hlynsdóttir, E. M. (Recipient), Hafsteinsson, H. (Recipient), Aquino, J. F. (Recipient), Sigurðardóttir, M. S. (Recipient), Whelpton, M. J. (Recipient), Scully, S. M. (Recipient), Heijstra, T. M. (Recipient) & Rúnarsson, T. P. (Recipient), 2021
Hólar University, Other Icelandic Research Institutions, University of Akureyri
Prize: Other distinction
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34th Nordic Symposium on Tourism and Hospitality Research 2026
Haraldsdóttir, L. (Member of programme committee)
2026Hólar University, Other Icelandic Research Institutions
Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Nordic Symposium on Tourism and Hospitality Research - The transformative power and potential of tourism
Haraldsdóttir, L. (Organiser), Sveinsdóttir, Á. M. (Organiser) & Ferrante, M. (Organiser)
17 Sept 2025 → 19 Sept 2025Hólar University, Other Icelandic Research Institutions
Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Journal of Arctic Tourism (Journal)
Aquino, J. F. (Member of editorial board)
2023Hólar University, Other Icelandic Research Institutions, Iceland University of the Arts
Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work