The conference Destinationa Slum! which is organised in Bristol,UK 9-11 December and aims to bring together researchers of slum and poverty tourism in urban areas, is shaping up to be an exciting event. Over 20 proposals of papers have been accepted and will be presented. More information about the conference can be found on its website.

For those wishing to attend, the deadline for the call for papers has now passed but it is still possible to attend the conference without presenting. The cost of attendance is £ 50.00 for graduate students or independent researchers without full employment and £ 100.00 for full academic researchers and researchers in full employment. To secure a place people can register here and pay the fee here (fees are paid through the University of the West of England).