Culture and Tourism Committee

General presentations

• 1106052 – Survey of the number of tourists in Hafnarfjörður in 2011.

  Report on a survey by Rannsóknar og ráðgjafar ferðaþjónustunnar ehf.

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• 1105151 – Bright days and Seaman's Day 2011

  The Cultural and Tourism Officer reported on how it went. The bright days were a success and there was general satisfaction with the festival; the same was true for Seamen's Day, which was busier this year than usual.

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• 1106054 – Museum of Municipal History of Hafnarfjörður.

  Björn Pétursson attended the meeting and reviewed the museum's activities over the summer.

  Björn reported that this year there are no new exhibitions at the Pakkhús due to budget cuts and a reduction in staff positions. However, the electricity exhibition at Gúttó has been enhanced with items from Rafheimar in Elliðaárdal. The museum's financial position and other matters were reviewed. The committee recommends to the Executive Board that a needs and cost analysis of the premises be carried out before any decision is made to let 8 Vesturgata.;

• 1008329 – Employment Agency, Task Force

  A report is submitted for approval.

  Review of integrated tourism approved.;

• 1105290 – Reykjanesbær and Grindavík's Cultural and Tourism Committee, site visit

  The committee's successful field trip was discussed.

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• 1106099 – Visit from journalists from Akureyri and the Eastfjords.

  The cultural and tourism representative reported on an familiarisation trip to Hafnarfjörður for journalists from the regions, which was organised by tourism providers in the town.

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• 1106055 – Hafnarfjörður Library.

  Anna Sigríður Einarsdóttir, the director of the Library, welcomed the committee and informed them about the library's activities.

  Review the library's operations, as there has been a significant increase in loans over the past three years. From 2007 to 2011, loans in May rose by 351%. At the same time, staff numbers have decreased.;