Study Tours Archives - Crosscurrent Collective https://crosscurrentcollective.com/category/study-tours/ Stronger communities through regenerative travel and outdoor recreation Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:35:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2 https://crosscurrentcollective.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/ms-icon-310x310-1-150x150.png Study Tours Archives - Crosscurrent Collective https://crosscurrentcollective.com/category/study-tours/ 32 32 Visitors and Volcanoes: Iceland | May 10 – 17, 2026 https://crosscurrentcollective.com/visitors-and-volcanoes-iceland/ https://crosscurrentcollective.com/visitors-and-volcanoes-iceland/#respond Fri, 23 May 2025 19:47:03 +0000 https://crosscurrentcollective.com/?p=6179 What does it look like to manage tourism well in places the world can’t stop visiting AND in the corners that are so remote even the sun doesn’t visit for months on end? On May 10 – 17, we’re heading to Iceland with a small cohort of destination professionals to learn directly from the people doing the work: on the ground, in real time, in some of the most dynamic landscapes on the planet. Understand Icelandic visitor management strategies in high-use destinations Learn about innovative visitor experience development in rural, lower-resourced regions Learn about emergency preparedness for natural disasters and climate change resiliency Experience systematic integration of sustainable and regenerative tourism practices Deepen your connections with other professionals while exploring Iceland’s otherworldly landscapes and culture Trip Highlights Guided by Crosscurrent’s Ólöf Ýrr Atladóttir, Icelandic local and former director of the Icelandic Tourist Board. Ólöf has international experience in destination development, having also served as Vice President of the European Travel Commission and worked in Saudi Arabia and the Red Sea. Now, she runs her own adventure business in North Iceland as an experienced hiking guide and floating instructor. Experience the breathtaking beauty of Iceland Meet with Icelandic Tourism Board, National Park staff, the Icelandic Tourism Cluster and community leaders Engagements co-facilitated by Crosscurrent’s founder, Kristin Dahl, a leader in supporting community-based destination development and leadership teams to manage complex destinations Meet with Reykjanes Unesco Global Geopark staff and leadership, exploring the geothermal fields and learn about the management of the rugged landscape. Explore, experience, and learn about collaboration on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, a participating region of the NorReg pilot project, working on regenerative tourism for small and micro-sized tourism operators. Details 🗓 May 10–17, 2026 👥 Limited to 12 participants – Ideal for: Staff and leaders of destination organizations, cities, counties, economic development organizations, consultancies (planning, development, strategy, marketing), nonprofits focused on sustainable community development, and land managers. 💰 $3,850 Price includes educational programming with qualified Icelandic guide and tourism expert, transport, lodging (double occupancy), and most meals. Not included: airfare, meals first and last day, and activities outside of the itinerary. Single occupancy lodging available for an additional fee. How to Sign Up  Sign up with a $1,000 deposit to save your spot (email info@crosscurrentcollective for more information) Book your flights Attend the pre-trip planning session

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]]> What does it look like to manage tourism well in places the world can’t stop visiting AND in the corners that are so remote even the sun doesn’t visit for months on end?

On May 10 – 17, we’re heading to Iceland with a small cohort of destination professionals to learn directly from the people doing the work: on the ground, in real time, in some of the most dynamic landscapes on the planet.

  • Understand Icelandic visitor management strategies in high-use destinations
  • Learn about innovative visitor experience development in rural, lower-resourced regions
  • Learn about emergency preparedness for natural disasters and climate change resiliency
  • Experience systematic integration of sustainable and regenerative tourism practices
  • Deepen your connections with other professionals while exploring Iceland’s otherworldly landscapes and culture

Trip Highlights

  • Guided by Crosscurrent’s Ólöf Ýrr Atladóttir, Icelandic local and former director of the Icelandic Tourist Board. Ólöf has international experience in destination development, having also served as Vice President of the European Travel Commission and worked in Saudi Arabia and the Red Sea. Now, she runs her own adventure business in North Iceland as an experienced hiking guide and floating instructor.
  • Experience the breathtaking beauty of Iceland
  • Meet with Icelandic Tourism Board, National Park staff, the Icelandic Tourism Cluster and community leaders
  • Engagements co-facilitated by Crosscurrent’s founder, Kristin Dahl, a leader in supporting community-based destination development and leadership teams to manage complex destinations
  • Meet with Reykjanes Unesco Global Geopark staff and leadership, exploring the geothermal fields and learn about the management of the rugged landscape.
  • Explore, experience, and learn about collaboration on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, a participating region of the NorReg pilot project, working on regenerative tourism for small and micro-sized tourism operators.

Details

🗓 May 10–17, 2026
👥 Limited to 12 participants – Ideal for: Staff and leaders of destination organizations, cities, counties, economic development organizations, consultancies (planning, development, strategy, marketing), nonprofits focused on sustainable community development, and land managers.
💰 $3,850 Price includes educational programming with qualified Icelandic guide and tourism expert, transport, lodging (double occupancy), and most meals. Not included: airfare, meals first and last day, and activities outside of the itinerary. Single occupancy lodging available for an additional fee.

How to Sign Up

  1.  Sign up with a $1,000 deposit to save your spot (email info@crosscurrentcollective for more information)
  2. Book your flights
  3. Attend the pre-trip planning session

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]]> https://crosscurrentcollective.com/visitors-and-volcanoes-iceland/feed/ 0 Park City, Utah, USA https://crosscurrentcollective.com/park-city-utah-usa/ https://crosscurrentcollective.com/park-city-utah-usa/#respond Fri, 23 May 2025 19:30:54 +0000 https://crosscurrentcollective.com/?p=6177 This trip will be focused on learning from the mountain town community on managing seasonal visitation, active visitor transportation, high-use visitation and much more! This will be a closed tour for a DMMO but drop us a line if you are interested in working with us to organize a similar event for your organization!

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]]> This trip will be focused on learning from the mountain town community on managing seasonal visitation, active visitor transportation, high-use visitation and much more!

This will be a closed tour for a DMMO but drop us a line if you are interested in working with us to organize a similar event for your organization!

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]]> https://crosscurrentcollective.com/park-city-utah-usa/feed/ 0 Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Oregon/Washington, USA https://crosscurrentcollective.com/columbia-river-gorge-national-scenic-area-oregon-washington-usa/ https://crosscurrentcollective.com/columbia-river-gorge-national-scenic-area-oregon-washington-usa/#respond Fri, 02 Apr 2021 23:59:29 +0000 https://www.crosscurrentcollective.com//?p=4416 Sustainable Management Solutions for High-use Recreation Destinations

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]]> This trip will focus on sustainable management solutions for high-use recreation destinations and destination networks for managing complex issues. Join us to learn about developing a connected transportation system to improve the visitor experience, creating experiences to uplift the local food system and improving welcome-ability.

Crosscurrent is interested in hearing from you if you like more information about this study tour when it becomes available.

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