Accommodation

  1. 7th International Rural Tourism Congress
  2. Registration and reservation
  3. Accommodation

Accommodation for Participants

This year’s Congress will be immersed in the atmosphere of the entire City of Rab, with the official programme taking place at several locations in the historic old town as well as in both congress hotels. To ensure you are at the very centre of the events, we have secured special accommodation rates in premium Valamar properties.

Participants who wish to arrive earlier or extend their stay after the Congress can contact the Valamar call centre directly after making a reservation in one of the offered hotels for the conference dates (6–9 May 2026) via email: callcenter@valamar.com

1. Imperial Heritage Hotel, Valamar Collection 4*

This historic hotel is located in close proximity to the old town and some of the Congress venues. It is an ideal base for participants who wish to enjoy the authentic atmosphere of Rab while staying near all major city events.

• [BOOK ACCOMMODATION AT IMPERIAL HOTEL] - Imperial Heritage Hotel 4*

2. Valamar Padova Hotel 4*

A modern hotel overlooking the harbour, which will also host part of the Congress activities.

• [BOOK ACCOMMODATION AT PADOVA HOTEL] - Valamar Padova Hotel 4*

 

Price and Reservation Information

Special Congress rates apply for the period 6–9 May 2026:

Room type Price per person / night
Double room – single use 110.00 EUR
Double room – double use 80,00 EUR (160,00 EUR per room)

 

What is included in the price?

  • Breakfast
  • VAT (13%)
  • Tourist tax
  • Free Wi-Fi internet
  • Parking for cars and buses

Important Information for Participants

Reservation condition:
Accommodation reservations can be made only after submitting the participation application and after the registration fee payment has been recorded.

Individual reservation:
Participants book their accommodation independently using the links provided above for the selected hotel.

Extended stay:
Participants who wish to arrive earlier or stay after the Congress should first make the basic reservation (6–9 May), and then contact callcenter@valamar.com to extend their stay.
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Note: A separate application form must be completed for each participant.

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Note: Participants who wish to arrive earlier or extend their stay after the congress are kindly asked to indicate the exact arrival and departure dates in the registration form, and during the accommodation booking step select the offered standard dates. After that, please contact Valamar at callcenter@valamar.com to finalize and align the accommodation reservation with your desired dates.

 

REGISTRATION FEE

 

Registration fee for applications and payments until March 31, 2026

 

Registration fee for applications and payments from April 1, 2026

Congress participants

280 EUR

350 EUR

 

Exceptionally, we grant a discount for the following groups:

Students

 

145 EUR

 

175 EUR

Retirees

145 EUR

175 EUR

Family farms (OPGs) and previous winners of the award “Sunflower of Rural Tourism - The Sunflower Award”

145 EUR

175 EUR

Accompanying persons (Accompanying persons are considered family members only)

145 EUR

175 EUR
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A separate application form must be completed for each participant.

By registering for the 7th International Congress on Rural Tourism, you secure full access to all professional and social programme activities.

Professional programme and materials:

  • Official registration for participation in the Congress.
  • Access to all presentations, panels and professional events.
  • Publication of your paper in the Conference Proceedings.
  • A package of materials and congress publications.

Social programme and networking:

  • Official opening ceremony of the Congress with an accompanying programme (May 6, 2026).
  • Evening gatherings and a rich accompanying programme (May 7, 2026).
  • Gala dinner for all participants (May 8, 2026).

Catering services and professional excursion:

  • Working lunches and refreshments during all breaks.
  • Educational tour of the island of Rab with professional guidance (May 9, 2026).

Registration notes:

  • The stated participation fees are mandatory for all participants and accompanying persons.
  • Payment is a prerequisite for presenting a paper at the Congress.
  • Group benefits: For 3 or more persons from the same organization, a 15% discount is granted, and for 5 or more persons a 20% discount per participant.
  • Proof of status: Participants entitled to a reduced fee (family farms – OPGs, students, retirees, previous winners of the award “Sunflower of Rural Tourism - The Sunflower Award”) must provide proof of status.

Registration conditions:

  • The stated amounts apply to all participants and accompanying persons.
  • Payment is a prerequisite for participation and for presenting a paper at the Congress.
  • Each person, including accompanying persons, must register using a separate form.
  • In case of absence from the Congress, the paid fee is non-refundable.

Accommodation

Participants book accommodation independently after registering for participation and paying the registration fee. Additional information about accommodation can be found at https://kongres.klubselo.hr/prijava-sujdelovanja/detaljnije/smjestaj

REGISTRATION FEE PAYMENT FROM CROATIA:

  • After confirmation of registration, we will send a payment offer to your email address.
  • After payment based on the offer, we will issue you an invoice.
  • Payment details: Croatian Association for Tourism and Rural Development “Klub članova Selo”, Kaptol 29, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia, OIB 89313718238, Zagrebačka banka d.d., IBAN: HR7523600001101545376, reference number 0605-OIB (it is mandatory to enter the payer’s OIB).

REGISTRATION FEE PAYMENT FROM ABROAD:

  • After confirmation of registration, we will send a payment offer to your email address.
  • After payment based on the offer, we will issue you an invoice.
  • Payment details: Croatian Association for Tourism and Rural Development “Klub članova Selo”, Kaptol 29, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia, Zagrebačka banka d.d., IBAN: HR7523600001101545376, SWIFT: ZABAHR2X.

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I am aware that by registering for the 7th International Congress on Rural Tourism, my data will be processed for legally prescribed purposes and for the legitimate interest of the association. I am aware that I can at any time request the exercise of all rights guaranteed to me by the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and the Act on the Implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation, Official Gazette 42/2018, by sending a request to the information officers at the e-mail address info@klubselo.hr.