"Our world’s caves are places of wonder, mystery and majestic beauty. Show caves around the world are embracing their role in protecting and preserving caves and providing a place for people to learn about these special, natural, cultural and historical resources.

Show caves also play another important nature tourism role of sustainable economic development, providing jobs, and helping the economy of their regions.”

International Year of Caves and Karst

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The International Show Caves Association (I.S.C.A.) was founded in November 1990 and set up its central office in Genga, Italy. After the first Consitutent Assembly held in Frasassi (Genga Ancona, Italy) in November 1989, important events have contributed to the development and consolidation of the association.

Definition of a show cave

A show cave is defined as a natural occurring void beneath the surface of the earth that has been made accessible to the public for tours.

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Interpretation Questionnaire - last reminder

26. June 2013 Tolnay Zsuzsa

There is only a couple of days left until 30 June to fill in the online questionnaire survey on interpretation practices at show caves.

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Interpretation Questionnaire - reminder

06. June 2013 Tolnay Zsuzsa

Dear ISCA members, the deadline to fill in the online questionnaire survey on interpretation practices at show caves is approaching.

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A new ISCA questionnaire

09. May 2013 Tolnay Zsuzsa

The ISCA International Commission on Interpretation in Show Caves has prepared a new interesting Internet questionnaire for all ISCA members. We kindly invite you to take part. Just follow the link.

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Tourism and Karst Areas - Special Issue - Call for Papers

02. April 2013 Lobo Heros Augusto Santos

Tourism and Karst Areas - Special Issue: Geoparks and other approaches for territorial management and tourism in karst areas. The Tourism and Karst Areas Journal (ISSN 1983-473X) is a peer reviewed, scientific and technical journal published by Brazilian Speleological Society since 2008. The Journal publishes articles, reports, technical, theoretical and book reviews, case studies and other relative papers that contribute to the field of planning and management of the tourism, with special emphasis in karst areas or related to the physical environment.

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An innovative system for caves

15. March 2013 Gazik Peter

EDMA Innova, a Spanish innovation company is involved in the development of an innovative system for caves and underground touristic attractions. Click headline for more details.

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Information Day for Show Cave Operators

18. February 2013 Chrapko Alexander

Höllgrotten Show Cave and Cave Lighting Project invite you to a specialized seminar 'Information day for show cave operators' in Baar (Switzerland) from March 21 -23 2013. See details in attached document.

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