research, third mission
CAST conducts multidisciplinary research on destinations, sustainability, culture, management, employment, and digital innovation, offering advanced analysis for public bodies, tourism businesses,DMOs
Economic analysis of supply and demand, destination management, supply chain governance, urban planning, territorial branding, smart cities, mobility, resilience, and emergency management.
Study of climate change, environmental sustainability, blue economy, natural resource management, green transition, decarbonization, biodiversity, circular economy, and regenerative tourism.
Enhancement of tangible and intangible cultural heritage, cultural and creative industries, cultural itineraries, accessibility and inclusion, local identities, social impacts of tourism, sports, and well-being.
Business strategy and management, entrepreneurship, co-creation of value, service design, product and service innovation, organizational configurations, financial management, consumer behavior, marketing, event organization, and performance evaluation.
Talent development, labor policies in tourism, worker well-being, generational transition, professional training, automation and robotics, gender policies, inclusion, and decent work.
Big data, artificial intelligence, business intelligence, digital marketing, social media, digital transition, gamification, online platforms sharing economy, digital payment systems, privacy protection, and cybersecurity.
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.
CAST disseminates research, analysis, and innovation in tourism through its members' publications and editorial activities, supporting the academic community, institutions, and professionals.