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.
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
2e édition de l’évènement Terra Scientifica
Salon International des Sciences Participatives et du Voyage Scientifique mars 2023, Rencontres des Ministères de la Recherche français et allemandAtelier de dimensionnement d’un Projet de
QUEL POTENTIEL POUR LE TOURISME SCIENTIFIQUE DANS NOS TERRITOIRES ?
Le CREA Mont-Blanc et la Commune de Torgnon a organisé une matinée d’échanges sur le thème de l’éco-tourisme scientifique, mercredi 22 mars 2023 à Chamonix
SEMINAR TOURISM & SCIENCE -May 23rd in Lagos, Portugal.
Organized by Science Centre / Lagos Ciência Viva Science Centrehttps://lagos.cienciaviva.pt/?id_lang=2leading a research project on science tourism in Portugal SciTour research project stands at the nexus
Tomar conciencia de la emergencia climática
Por: Frank Michel, Antropólogo. El cambio climático está aquí y nadie serio puede negarlo. Ya no podemos contentarnos con adaptarnos a la situación. Mañana nuestra
Latest Publications
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
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.