Event Recent Developments in Tourism Research Conference, Faculty of Economics, University of Algarve

Tourism is becoming of increasing importance for economic growth and has led to wide research advances in several areas of the industry. The economic importance of tourism has caused governments and industry to engage in aggressive and intense promotional activities in order to develop and increase the dynamics and quality of the sector. It is also important that tourism be compatible with sustainable regional development and considers issues that involve information society. The purpose of this conference is to provide a forum for the discussion and dissemination of research findings in tourism research for researchers, PhD candidates, policy makers and practitioners from all areas of the field. The conference looks to provide both scholars and practitioners with an opportunity to engage in a series of sessions that reflect the breadth of new developments and current issues in tourism research and to foster inter-disciplinary discussion and networking. The Conference is organised and hosted by the Faculty of Economics, University of Algarve

Period [05/10/2005 - 07/10/2005]
Event location Gambelas Campus, Faro, Portugal
Host Faculty of Economics, University of Algarve
Event URL http://www.ualg.pt/feua/conf/rdtr/inicio.php
Contact person João Albino Silva
Email address: feuaconf@ualg.pt
Phone: Tel. (+351) 289 819 025
Fax: Fax (+351) 289 815 937