research; third mission
The Covid-19 health emergency has quickened the rethinking of mature coastal destinations which are required to renew their products, to diversify their offer and to reduce tourism seasonality in order to be economically sustainable. This research is based on the study case of the Municipality of Cattolica (in the region of Emilia-Romagna) and it investigated the potentiality of local resources to nourish a sustainable and profitable Sports Tourism.
Period of the project: 21/01/2021 – 15/07/2021
Scientific Coordinator: Massimo Giovanardi
Team of research: Giampaolo Proni, Anna Cicchetti
Keywords: destination positioning; destination management; sports tourism
Funded by: Unirimini