NHTV is very proud to be hosting the 7th International Coastal and Marine Tourism Congress. This congress brings together academics and professionals in the field of coastal and marine tourism from all over the world. It is the first time that this congress takes place in Europe. CMT2012 is organised in cooperation with Hogeschool Zeeland within the Research Centre for Coastal Tourism. The congress takes place from 4th to 8th June 2012, partly in Breda, partly at the Zeeland coast. Theme of the congress is “Planning, designing and managing the destination”. The call for papers is open now and we invite you to participate in the congress with a paper or poster. More information can be found at www.cmt2012.com.