Dark Sky Tourism in NPA & Arctic Region
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Dark Sky Tourism in NPA & Arctic Region

About this event

This Northern Periphery and Arctic Project GLOW2.0’s free webinar is aimed at tourism organisations, enterprises, and regional infrastructure providers (e.g., towns, cities, municipalities, national parks) interested in developing new or improving service offering for the dark times of the year, about responsible artificial lighting at night, and/or in networking with other NPA-area enterprises and organisations with similar interests.



Time: 12.30 – 13.30 (Finland, UTC+2)

Mode: Teams

Language: English


PROGRAMME:

Finland: 12.30 - 13.30

Iceland: 9.30 - 10.30

Ireland: 10.30 - 11.30

Norway: 11.30 - 12.30


  • Welcoming Speech by Dr. Tarja Kupiainen, Karelia University of Applied Sciences
  • Value in Dark Sky Tourism by Dr. Tony Johnston, Technological University of the Shannon
  • Animation on Light Pollution by Outi Santaniemi, Karelia UAS
  • Economic Impact of Darkness by Duncan Wise, Northumberland National Park Authority
  • Significance of Tourism Networking by Louise Pearson, Wester Ross Scotland
  • QA & Concluding Event


Event Moderator: Niamh Considine, WestBIC Ireland


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