COST Action on Tourism Impacts

The COST Action on Tourism Impacts aims to foster collaboration between various fields and organizations to jointly develop an overarching framework for assessing and improving the impacts of tourism.

Research Coordination Objectives

Conduct a thorough analysis of the current state of tourism impact research, identifying evidence gaps and exploring opportunities for advancing research, practice, and policy.
Facilitate the exchange of multidisciplinary knowledge to establish a unified research agenda addressing the multifaceted dimensions of tourism impacts.
Bridge existing knowledge, practices, and communication gaps across different European regions and countries to foster greater collaboration and understanding.
Coordinate research initiatives aimed at developing a comprehensive framework for evaluating tourism impacts, including the creation of new methods, research instruments, classifications, and recommendations.
Collaborate closely with stakeholders to ensure that research findings are effectively translated into actionable programs and policies.
Strengthen the knowledge base of academia, research centers, and stakeholders by enhancing access to and dissemination of relevant research findings and insights.
Align and coordinate future research efforts to further explore and address tourism impacts.

Capacity Building Objectives

Establish an interdisciplinary network of experts across European regions and beyond by integrating currently separate research communities.
Facilitate involvement and dialogue among researchers, stakeholders, and the general public through organized workshops and forums.
Enhance global research collaboration by actively participating in international networks and fostering partnerships with researchers from neighboring and third countries.
Develop and maintain digital platforms to effectively share information, research findings, and updates with a broad audience.
Provide training and mentorship programs to build competence and support the career development of the next generation of researchers and sustainable tourism professionals.
Develop and disseminate policy briefs and recommendations to assist stakeholders and policymakers in creating sustainable tourism programs and policies.
Identify and secure additional resources and funding to ensure the continuation of activities beyond the COST Action period.