Research

CAST conducts research and provides consulting services for European projects, competitive tenders, self-financed projects for tourism innovation and technology transfer to local areas and businesses

Meeting of the research group for a European project

CAST offers research services to support institutions, companies, and innovative projects in the tourism sector:

  • Scientific consulting for European projects
    Qualified academic support, thematic expertise, and participation in international initiatives.
  • Research funded through competitive grants
    Advanced research activities developed through dedicated calls for proposals and funding.
  • Self-financed research projects
    Development of innovative and applied solutions for the growth and transformation of the tourism sector.
  • Technology transfer to the territory and businesses
    Dissemination of knowledge, methods, and tools useful for innovation, policy, and local development.

CAST research

  • Areas of research

    CAST conducts multidisciplinary research on destinations, sustainability, culture, management, employment, and digital innovation, offering advanced analysis for public bodies, tourism businesses, and DMOs.

  • Research projects

    CAST coordinates and participates in European, national, and regional projects, collaborates with public bodies, businesses, and destinations, and produces high-impact scientific outputs for the development of tourism.