The 14th Nordic Symposium in Tourism and Hospitality Research

Akureyri Iceland, September 22-25, 2005

LOCATION AND PRACTICAL INFORMATION

The town of Akureyri in North Iceland is a thriving coastal town with a population of 16.000.  Akureyri is Iceland's largest town, located outside the capital area.  The town is a regional service center and is known as a center for education and culture.

Conference venue

The conference is held at KEA hotel, which is located at the heart of Akureyri. KEA’s facilities include a number of conference rooms, a restaurant , and guestrooms (two price categories).

Accommodation

A number of rooms have been reserved for conference participants at KEA hotel.  Conference participants receive a considerable discount from regular prices. The following two options are available at the hotel:

Option one (four stars): Single room ISK 10600, double ISK 13300.

Option two (two stars): Single room ISK 8400, double ISK 10500.

To be sure of receiving the discount prices, book your accommodation through tel. (0354) 4600 600 or send an email to ragnheidur@aktravel.is. Please provide information on your arrival and departure dates and mention your association with the conference.

Several other accommodation options are available in the town of Akureyri. For further information check out the web links below.

Further travel information available on-line

KEA Hotel

Location of conference venue

Akureyri tourism information ( including information on transportation and accommodation)

The Icelandic Tourist Board