The Centre

The Center for Advanced Studies on Tourism (CAST) represents the evolution of the University of Bologna’s long-standing tradition in tourism research and education in Rimini, active since the 1960s.

Established through the collaboration of four Departments:

• Management -DiSA

• Economics-DSE

• Quality of Life Studies – QuVi

• Statistical Sciences “Paolo Fortunati” – STAT

CAST has consolidated its role as a national and international point of reference for tourism studies, thanks to a multidisciplinary approach, advanced scientific activities, and specialized educational programs.

Our strengths:

Multidisciplinarity
Integrating perspectives and methodologies from different disciplinary areas is at the core of our work. This approach makes it possible to understand tourism as a complex economic, social, and cultural phenomenon.

Internationalization
Our activities naturally develop within an international dimension: academic collaborations, research projects, and global networks that foster exchange, innovation, and openness toward diverse tourism contexts.