Welcome to the International Network for Scientific Tourism Research and Development
Mission: To support and contribute to the research and development of scientific tourism defined as mobilities, trips, experiences and adventures with scientific objectives and content, to support the sustainable development of emerging, isolated, fragile or in transition territories and tourist destinations (for a change of tourism model).
The International Network for Research and Development in TC (ISTN) brings together institutions and actors in the field of university education, scientific research and tourism management.
This website seeks to promote the linkage, collaboration and support between researchers, trainers, entrepreneurs, public managers and local communities in order to analyze and promote this type of tourism.
Defining Scientific Tourism »
Scientific tourism is a concept in debate and in continuous evolution, several academic publications propose definitions and conceptual analysis.
Outstanding Initiatives »
In order to strengthen the development of scientific tourism, successful or developing initiatives are presented. This space is open to those who want to promote their scientific tourism initiative
Tools for your Project »
Actors of the network have published scientific articles, technical notes or methodological proposals that they make available to the members of the network.
Welcome to the International Network for Scientific Tourism Research and Development
Scientific Tourism seeks to promote scientific research in the framework of tourist trips and learning.
The International Network for Research and Development in TC (ISTN) brings together institutions and actors in the field of university education, scientific research and tourism management.
This website seeks to promote the linkage, collaboration and support between researchers, trainers, entrepreneurs, public managers and local communities in order to analyze and promote this type of tourism.
Defining Scientific Tourism »
Scientific tourism is a concept in debate and in continuous evolution, several academic publications propose definitions and conceptual analysis.
Outstanding Initiatives »
In order to strengthen the development of scientific tourism, successful or developing initiatives are presented. This space is open to those who want to promote their scientific tourism initiative
Tools for your Project »
Actors of the network have published scientific articles, technical notes or methodological proposals that they make available to the members of the network.
Latest News
Libro RUMBO A LA PATAGONIA CHILENA
Tienda: Amazon De Puerto Montt a Puerto Natales, tras las huellas de los nómades, y otras peregrinaciones antropológicas en torno al viaje. Tierra de contrastes
SEMINARIO Y ENCUENTRO CULTURAL – Hacia la puesta en valor de Reserva de la Biósfera Laguna San Rafael y El Guayaneco
Andrea Macías Palma, Gobernadora Regional de la región de Aysén, María Loreto Pedraza, Directora CONAF y Giovanni Daneri, Director ejecutivo CIEP, tienen el agrado de
I Encuentro de Investigadores en Turismo Científico
El Consejo Directivo de las Escuelas de Turismo de la Universidad Nacional de la Patagonia Austral (UNPA) organizará el I Encuentro de Investigadores en Turismo
II Simpósio Internacional de Turismo Científico 23 y 24 de noviembre 2023
Organiza UNIRIO con las universidades Federal de Río de Janeiro & Universidad Caxias do Sul. Enlace Oficial: II Simposio Internacional de Turismo Científico
Seminario Coyhaique 2023:
Seminario Valdivia 2023:
Próximos Eventos
Latest Publications
Libro RUMBO A LA PATAGONIA CHILENA
Tienda: Amazon De Puerto Montt a Puerto Natales, tras las huellas de los nómades, y otras peregrinaciones antropológicas en torno al viaje. Tierra de contrastes y confines, de fuerza bruta y extrema lentitud, la Patagonia chilena es sin lugar a duda uno de los últimos refugios en nuestra amenazado planeta. Desarrollar el turismo en este espacio-tiempo tan especial es un
Outdoor Education and Child Development Guide
Our outdoor playground is a key place to learn. Discovering the world with curious eyes and analytical mind is the best way to grow and respect our world. Outdoor play is key findings agree that connecting with nature is key to creativity and curiosity. A recent Government poll found that 95% of children enjoyed learning outdoors rather than indoors. Outdoor Education and
New book by Douglas Pearce “Tourist Destinations: Structure and Synthesis”.
Douglas G Pearce, Victoria University of Wellington, Nueva ZelandaNoviembre 2020 | 248pp Destination research today has become increasingly fragmented as studies become more specialized. This book provides a systematic examination and combines the spatial and organizational structure of destinations from the national to the local scale to produce a comprehensive understanding of destinations and a complete integrative framework of destinations.Destinations
Des livres : El Dorado du tourisme scientifique, En route pour la Patagonie et Manifeste pour l’Autonomie de Franck Michel.
1.- El Dorado du tourisme scientifique . “Aysén reste clairement une véritable “destination non touristique” et c’est l’un de ses attraits. Peut-être que son meilleur avenir touristique consiste à consolider ou à atteindre un certain “esprit” de voyage si singulier. En d’autres termes, “unique”. (…) Partir à ces confins du monde à l’extrémité sud du Chili ne correspond pas à un dernier voyage ou
Last videos
Chelenko, a geography of the imaginary.
A documentary that tells the geography and history of the area that spans from the current Lake General Carrera to Bahía Exploradores, Aysén Chile region.
Hyper Mobility 2019
Hyper-Mobilities, Scientific Tourism and the Knowledge Economy. Talk in the Framework of the Seasonal School of the Universidad Austral de Chile, Puerto Varas, September 30.
Dynamics of scientific tourism in the French Alps
Examples of tourism dynamics in the French Alps by Yannick Vialette.
Eco-Volunteerism
Participation of general public or students in training in ongoing research processes.
Scientific-Sports Expeditions
Sports exploration activities with scientific themes.
Scientific Research
Pure science with transmission of knowledge and research by members associated with the project.
Cultural Trips with Scientific Content
Focused mainly on the transmission of knowledge.