"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.”

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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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International Conference: Integrated Use and Protection of Underground Spaces - Kungur, Russia - extended deadline

28. March 2014 Kadebskaya Olga

From 26 to 31 May 2014 in view of the 100th anniversary of tourism and research activities in Kungur Ice Cave and V.S. Lukin's 100th birthday anniversary, Stalagmit-Excurs Ltd., Mining Institute of Ural branch of RAS and Perm State National Research University arrange an international research-to-practice conference, the purpose of which is to discuss the problems of scientific study and exploitation of underground spaces, management, tourism and recreation in the karst areas.

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Contributions to Brazilian Journal

24. March 2014 Gazik Peter

We were asked to publish an offer to participate in publishing in the journal: "Jornada Espeleo Vigesiana do EPA". The original text in in Portugese.

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ISCA 7th Congress Newsletter No.2

16. December 2013 Cove Dan

Greetings to all members of ISCA from Jenolan Caves, NSW Australia, venue of the 7th ISCA Congress and to the Second Congress Newsletter. You can find the newsletter attached under Events - 7th Congress .

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7th ISCA Congress - Call for Papers

30. October 2013 Spate Andy

The organizers are calling for 25 papers aligned to one or more of the following subjects:

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International Conference: Integrated Use and Protection of underground spaces, Kungur, Russia

27. September 2013 Kadebskaya Olga

We are pleased to announce the 100th anniversary of tourism and research activities in Kungur Ice Cave.

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Radio Comms in Cave

03. September 2013 Mouton Steve

The Cango caves has just completed its first radio communication system in the Cave which gives 100% coverage over the tourist Route.

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First Newsletter from Jenolan

02. July 2013 Cove Dan

Jenolan Caves issued the first official 7th ISCA Congress Newsletter. You are welcome to read..

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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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