Session 5: International Agritourism Marijke Dunselman (Agritourism NZ)

Описание: Marijke Dunselman, founder of Agritourism New Zealand, is a seasoned professional in (agri) tourism business and marketing consulting. Having worked with farmers for over 26 years, her profound understanding of the agritourism sector is truly impressive.

In 2019, Marijke took her passion for the field a step further by establishing Agritourism NZ. The organisation seeks to uplift farming communities by promoting agritourism opportunities, fostering income diversification, and enhancing resilience. Marijke achieves this through training programmes, networking, advocacy and research, and marketing.

At the start of this year, she set up the Agritourism Academy & Community, an online community to supporting agritourism businesses.

Her eclectic professional background includes international corporates like Heineken, Randstad, KLM and roles in market research, education and regional tourism. She also serves as the chair of the Education Committee of the Global Agritourism Network.

Marijke brings a rich, multicultural perspective to her work. Having lived in the Netherlands, France, and the USA, she speaks four languages fluently. She emigrated to New Zealand 30 years ago.

To take a closer look at Marijke’s work, visit www.agritourism.nz