through tourism, promoting an integrated system
of research, training, and documentation

We generate knowledge from the ULPGC

on sustainable development in tourism, to transfer
it to societies, local communities, institutions, companies,
and tourist destinations

We develop projects
aligned with the SDGs

such as inclusion, gender, social justice, sustainable
cities and communities, equity, protection of marine
and terrestrial ecosystems

We promote and favour sustainable development

WE PROMOTE NETWORKING AND COLLABORATION

in tourism and sustainable development,
ensuring high visibility of the results

through tourism, promoting an integrated system
of research, training, and documentation

We generate knowledge from the ULPGC

on sustainable development in tourism, to transfer
it to societies, local communities, institutions, companies,
and tourist destinations

We develop projects
aligned with the SDGs

such as inclusion, gender, social justice, sustainable
cities and communities, equity, protection of marine
and terrestrial ecosystems

We promote and favour sustainable development

WE PROMOTE NETWORKING AND COLLABORATION

in tourism and sustainable development,
ensuring high visibility of the results

UNESCO Chair in Tourism and Sustainable Economic Development

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MORE THAN 74 PROJECTS IN 25 COUNTRIES IN LATIN AMERICA, AFRICA, AND ASIA:

More than 74 projects in 25 countries in Latin America, Africa, and Asia: Algeria, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Cape Verde, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, Egypt, Guatemala, Guinea-Bissau, Libya, Morocco, Mauritania, Mexico, Mongolia, Paraguay, Peru, Senegal, Tunisia, Uruguay, Uzbekistan and Venezuela.

Climate change and circular economy

Ecotourism and protected natural spaces

Education for sustainable tourism

Landscaping and territorial management

Marine and nautical sustainability

EDUCATION AND FORMATION

Education and training are key to achieving sustainable tourism development goals, which is why this UNESCO Chair organizes and supports a wide variety of advanced programs and courses.

We collaborate with other academic and government institutions to transfer the latest results and knowledge generated by tourism research.

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