When festivals become an integral part of holiday planning, they generate a strong boost for regional economies.

This panel explores the intersection of tourism and festival attendance – for example, a two-week summer vacation in the sun combined with a music festival.

What effects does this have on local businesses, accommodations, gastronomy, and transport providers? How do service providers from across Europe contribute to the efficient implementation of temporary festival infrastructure – from travel to accommodation? And how can organizers bring festival formats to new regions and inspire their loyal communities to follow?

Moderation: Mia Heresch

Speaker:

Oszkó-Jakab Natália (Valley of Arts Festival, Hungary)

Benjamin Besselsen (Liffin)

Greta Hoffmann (ICS / Wacken)