The International Conference on Cultural Sustainable Tourism "CST"

18/08/2026

𝐂𝐒𝐓 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 — 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞! 📣
The 8th Edition of the Cultural Sustainable Tourism (CST) Conference will take place on September 8–10, 2026 at the Polytechnic University of Turin, Italy – DAD, Department of Architecture and Design, with online participation available.

Organized by IEREK, Polytechnic University of Turin, and University of Maia, with distinguished partners including University of Pisa and Polytechnic University of the Philippines.

The official program is now live, featuring sessions exploring key themes including: Eco-Tourism, Sustainable Hospitality, Authenticity & Storytelling, Community Empowerment, Sustainable Governance, Heritage Routes, Digital Innovation, Regenerative Tourism, Climate Resilience, Creative Industries, Heritage Preservation, and Cultural Landscapes.

𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧
If you are interested in attending, you still have the opportunity to register as an audience member, either through physical participation in Turin or online participation.

𝐕𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 & 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫: https://www.ierek.com/events/cultural-sustainable-tourism-cst-8th-edition

📧 For inquiries: [email protected]

27/07/2026

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.
From the iconic Mole Antonelliana and the elegant Piazza Castello to the historic cafés, the renowned Egyptian Museum, and the peaceful banks of the River Po, Torino is a city where history, architecture, and everyday life come together in remarkable ways.

If you're planning to join us for CST 2026, or you're simply curious about the city that will host this year's conference, we've put together a short guide highlighting some of Torino's most notable landmarks and experiences.

Read the full blog here:
🔗 https://www.ierek.com/news/discovering-torino-italys-royal-and-industrial-masterpiece/

Register at the 8th CST Conference:
🔗 https://www.ierek.com/events/cultural-sustainable-tourism-cst-8th-edition

We hope it gives you a glimpse of the city that will welcome participants from around the world this September.

Discover Torino's royal landmarks, iconic architecture, museums, cafés, and scenic parks.

23/07/2026

We are delighted to welcome 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟. 𝐅𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐨 𝐏𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐨 as a Keynote Speaker at the 8th Edition of the The International Conference on Cultural Sustainable Tourism "CST".

Prof. Fernando Paulino is an Associate Professor at the Department of Communication Sciences and Information Technologies, Universidade da Maia - UMAIA. His research and academic contributions have significantly advanced the fields of communication, visual studies, and cultural representation.

🗣️ Keynote Speech
"𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐝𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬"

Join us as Prof. Paulino explores how visual methodologies can contribute to preserving cultural authenticity, strengthening sustainable tourism practices, and shaping meaningful representations of destinations in an increasingly digital world.

📅 Conference Dates: 8–10 September 2026
📍 Venue: Polytechnic University of Turin, Italy & Online
📧 Contact Email: [email protected]

🔗 Register and know more about Prof. Paulino: https://www.ierek.com/events/cultural-sustainable-tourism-cst-8th-edition

We look forward to welcoming researchers, academics, and professionals from around the world for this inspiring keynote session.

12/07/2026

🌍 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡'𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞
Every landscape tells a story. From towering mountains and ancient rock formations to volcanic landscapes, caves, and UNESCO Global Geoparks, geological heritage has shaped civilizations, traditions, architecture, and cultural identity for centuries.

As interest in geotourism continues to grow, destinations are discovering new ways to protect their geological treasures while creating meaningful, educational, and sustainable visitor experiences. By connecting geoheritage with cultural heritage, geotourism supports local communities, encourages conservation, and reveals the deep relationship between people and the places they call home.

At the 8th International Conference on 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 (𝐂𝐒𝐓), we welcome research exploring how geological landscapes can become catalysts for sustainable tourism, heritage preservation, community development, and innovative visitor interpretation.

📍 Featured Topic: 𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦, 𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐬

We invite researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and heritage professionals to share innovative studies, case studies, and best practices that contribute to the future of cultural and sustainable tourism.

📅 Conference Dates: 8–10 September 2026
📍 Location: Turin, Italy & Online (Hybrid)

Submit your abstract before the 𝟐𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 and join an international platform dedicated to advancing the future of cultural sustainable tourism.

📩 Submit your abstract through the conference website or send it directly to [email protected].

Visit our website: https://www.ierek.com/events/cultural-sustainable-tourism-cst-8th-edition

29/06/2026

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐚 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐨 𝐩𝐨𝐩𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫?
Some of the world's most iconic cultural destinations are now facing a paradox: the growing popularity that fuels their economies can also threaten the heritage, communities, and authentic experiences that attract visitors in the first place. Sustainable tourism is no longer about increasing arrivals—it is about managing them wisely.

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠:

𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐞, 𝐈𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐲 has implemented a day-trip access fee to help regulate visitor numbers during peak periods and reduce pressure on the historic city.

𝐌𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐮 𝐏𝐢𝐜𝐜𝐡𝐮, 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐮 uses timed entry slots and strict daily visitor limits to safeguard one of the world's most valuable archaeological sites.

𝐊𝐲𝐨𝐭𝐨, 𝐉𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧 has adopted visitor education campaigns while promoting lesser-known cultural districts to distribute tourism more evenly and improve resident–visitor relations.

These initiatives demonstrate that effective tourism management requires a combination of evidence-based policies, technology, community engagement, and innovative destination planning to protect cultural identity while maintaining high-quality visitor experiences.

This emerging field of research will be one of the key themes discussed at the 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 (𝐂𝐒𝐓) – 𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. The conference will provide a platform for researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and industry leaders to explore carrying capacity assessment, visitor dispersal strategies, real-time crowd management technologies, demand management, responsible visitor behavior, seasonal tourism management, and the long-term protection of cultural heritage in an increasingly tourism-driven world.

📍 Turin, Italy
📅 08–10 September 2026

Register for the CST 2026 and be part of the dialogue shaping the future of sustainable cultural tourism: https://www.ierek.com/events/cultural-sustainable-tourism-cst-8th-edition

22/06/2026

⏳ 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝟖 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐟𝐭 𝐔𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐛𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞!
Researchers, academics, professionals, and practitioners are invited to contribute to the 8th International Conference on 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 (𝐂𝐒𝐓 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔) and share their latest research, case studies, and innovative approaches to advancing sustainable tourism and cultural heritage preservation.

Join us in exploring how tourism can support local communities, safeguard cultural identities, and promote sustainable development in an increasingly interconnected world.

📅 Abstract Submission Deadline: 𝟑𝟎 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

📍 Polytechnic University of Turin, Italy & Online (Hybrid)
🤝 Organized by IEREK in collaboration with the Universidade da Maia - UMAIA

📅 Conference Dates: 08–10 September 2026
📧 Inquiries: [email protected]

🔗 Submit your abstract today and become part of an international dialogue shaping the future of cultural sustainable tourism.

For Registration/Submission: https://www.ierek.com/events/cultural-sustainable-tourism-cst-8th-edition/

18/06/2026

𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
The future of cultural sustainability may depend as much on hospitality businesses as on heritage institutions. While conservation efforts often focus on protecting monuments, artifacts, and historic sites, hospitality enterprises possess a unique capacity to reactivate living cultural ecosystems through everyday interactions with communities, visitors, and local economies.

Hotels, lodges, restaurants, and tourism enterprises increasingly influence which cultural practices are maintained, adapted, or marginalized. Through investment decisions, procurement policies, spatial design, storytelling strategies, and visitor engagement programs, hospitality businesses can become active agents in restoring cultural landscapes, reviving traditional livelihoods, and strengthening local cultural networks.

This shift requires moving beyond heritage-themed experiences toward models that generate tangible value for cultural practitioners and local communities. From supporting endangered crafts and indigenous knowledge systems to facilitating intergenerational knowledge transfer, hospitality can create environments where culture is not merely displayed but continuously produced, practiced, and renewed.

The challenge lies in developing governance frameworks and business models that align commercial objectives with cultural regeneration. As destinations seek more resilient and inclusive tourism systems, understanding hospitality’s role within broader cultural ecosystems offers new opportunities to rethink tourism as a mechanism for restoration rather than consumption.

𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬?

Join the discussion at the 8th International Conference on Cultural Sustainable Tourism (CST 2026) and contribute to advancing research and practice at the intersection of hospitality, heritage, and sustainable tourism.

Register and Submit your abstract: https://www.ierek.com/events/cultural-sustainable-tourism-cst-8th-edition

Contact us: [email protected]

16/06/2026

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐟 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧?
The future of tourism is no longer defined by digital presence alone. It is increasingly shaped by destinations that can interpret complex data, respond to changing visitor behaviors, protect cultural assets, and support long-term sustainability through intelligent management systems.

From digital twins and predictive analytics to real-time visitor flow optimization and integrated governance frameworks, Smart Destination Management is transforming how destinations are planned, monitored, and experienced.

But the most important question remains:
𝑯𝒐𝒘 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒅𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝒕𝒆𝒄𝒉𝒏𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒚 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒐𝒏𝒍𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒔𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒓, 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒂𝒍𝒔𝒐 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕, 𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒗𝒆, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒗𝒆?

As tourism destinations face growing pressures related to overtourism, climate adaptation, infrastructure capacity, and changing traveler expectations, research in eTourism and Smart Destination Management is becoming essential for informing future policies and destination strategies.

🔹 Data-driven destination governance
🔹 Predictive tourism intelligence
🔹 Digital twins and simulation models
🔹 Smart mobility and visitor distribution
🔹 Cultural intelligence and heritage management
🔹 Destination resilience and adaptive planning
🔹 Sustainable tourism ecosystems

These emerging research directions are among the key discussions shaping the 8th International Conference on Cultural Sustainable Tourism (CST 2026).

Join researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and destination managers in exploring how intelligent tourism systems can support more sustainable and future-ready destinations.

Submit your abstract before the 𝟑𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: https://www.ierek.com/events/cultural-sustainable-tourism-cst-8th-edition

or contact us at: [email protected]

15/06/2026

🌍 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦: 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲
Religious and spiritual tourism today goes far beyond visitation; it represents a dynamic intersection of heritage preservation, lived faith, cultural exchange, and global mobility.

As pilgrimage routes and sacred destinations continue to attract millions of visitors each year, a key question emerges:

👉 How can we preserve the spiritual meaning of sacred places while ensuring sustainable tourism development?

📍 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐝𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐨 (𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧)
The Camino de Santiago offers one of the most compelling contemporary examples of sustainable pilgrimage tourism in action.

Originally a medieval Christian pilgrimage route leading to Santiago de Compostela, it has evolved into a multi-dimensional spiritual and cultural journey, attracting:

- religious pilgrims seeking spiritual reflection
- cultural tourists exploring European heritage
- long-distance walkers motivated by personal transformation

💡 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡:
- The route integrates heritage conservation with modern infrastructure

- Local communities benefit through rural tourism regeneration

- Pilgrims report strong experiences of identity, reflection, and emotional healing

However, rising numbers also raise concerns about overcrowding and authenticity dilution

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠:
✔ sustainable pilgrimage management
✔ authenticity vs. commodification
✔ community-based tourism development
✔ cultural interpretation of sacred landscapes

✨ CST 2026 invites scholars, researchers, and practitioners to explore how spiritual heritage can be protected while remaining accessible, meaningful, and socially beneficial.

This theme continues to challenge us to rethink tourism not only as movement but as meaning, memory, and human connection.

📢 Join the discussion at CST 2026 and contribute to shaping the future of religious and spiritual tourism.

Register and Submit your Abstract: https://lnkd.in/eivNXFZT

09/06/2026

🏛️ World Heritage Sites represent some of humanity's most valuable cultural and natural assets. Yet preserving these places for future generations requires more than conservation alone; it demands sustainable management strategies that balance protection, community well-being, environmental responsibility, and economic viability.

As climate change, urban expansion, and increasing visitor numbers place growing pressure on heritage destinations, site managers and policymakers face critical questions:

🌱 How can heritage sites strengthen their resilience to environmental change?

🤝 How can local communities become active partners in heritage stewardship?

📊 What governance models can ensure long-term sustainability while supporting tourism development?

🌍 How can World Heritage Sites contribute to the achievement of global sustainability goals?

These challenges are shaping the future of heritage management and will be among the key topics explored at the 8th Edition of the International Conference on "𝑪𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒍 𝑺𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝑻𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒎 (𝑪𝑺𝑻)", bringing together researchers, practitioners, and decision-makers from around the world.

📍 Polytechnic University of Turin, Italy and Online (Hybrid)

🤝 Organized by IEREK in collaboration with the Universidade da Maia - UMAIA

📌 Submit your abstract by 𝟑𝟎 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

📩 Contact Email: [email protected]

🔗 Conference details & submission: https://www.ierek.com/events/cultural-sustainable-tourism-cst-8th-edition/