CinTurs - Research Centre for Tourism, Sustainability and Well-being

26/06/2026

🎓 CinTurs at The INC 2026

THE INC 2026 (Faro, Portugal) provided an excellent opportunity for the CinTurs' community to share research, exchange ideas and engage with scholars from around the world.

CinTurs is proud to acknowledge the participation of 15 PhD Students and 14 Members, whose contributions helped strengthen the centre's presence throughout the conference.

Together, the CinTurs community was represented in:
🔹 32 Oral Presentations
🔹 8 Doctoral Presentations

Heartfelt congratulations to the PhD Students who received recognition during the conference:
🏆 Excellence in Academic Leadership Award – Raquel Branco
🏆 Best Doctoral Presentation – Carla Palma
🏆 Best Doctoral Presentation Nominee – Kwo Fung Shek (William Shek)

These achievements stand for individual excellence, but also the commitment, dedication and quality of the research being developed within our doctoral community.

CinTurs is thankful and congratulates all researchers and PhD Students who contributed to the success of THE INC 2026 through their presentations, discussions and active participation.

Your work continues to strengthen the international visibility and impact of CinTurs research.

25/06/2026

🎓 Celebrating New PhD Milestones at CinTurs

June marked an important milestone for three members of the CinTurs PhD Network, who successfully defended their doctoral theses.

Congratulations to:
▪️ Ana Bender (3 June)
DestinationScape: Developing a Scale and Testing a Framework
▪️ Aline Rezende (15 June)
The Impact of Destination Environmental Responsibility on Tourist Behavior and Its Effects on Loyalty
▪️ Ilze Conceição (23 June)

The Role of Destination Sensescapes in Perceived Destination Sustainability and Well-being

These successful PhD Viva examinations represent the culmination of years of dedication, rigorous research and commitment to advancing knowledge in tourism.

Congratulations to Ana, Aline and Ilze on this remarkable achievement. We wish you every success in the next stage of your academic and professional journeys.

25/06/2026

🤝 Thank You to Our Sponsors | The INC 2026

Now that THE INC 2026 is over, Cinturs would like to express sincere gratitude to the organisations that supported this year's edition.

The success of an international event is built not only on academic excellence, but also on the collaboration of partners sharing a commitment to creating meaningful experiences and fostering knowledge exchange.

A special thank you to:

🔹 Vilamoura Marina
🔹 Viceroy at Ombria Algarve
🔹 BoConcept
🔹 Vinhos Do Algarve
🔹 Dengun
🔹 I'M NAT PT
🔹 Lara – Laranja do Algarve
🔹 Loulé Criativo
🔹 Madre Fruta, Lda.
🔹 Mirai
🔹 Monterosa Olive Oil

Through their support, our delegates enjoyed memorable moments throughout the conference. From welcome gifts and regional products to networking opportunities and hospitality experiences, these partners helped make THE INC 2026 a truly distinctive event.

Their contribution helped showcase not only the conference itself, but also the creativity, innovation, culture and excellence that characterise the Algarve region and its organisations.

On behalf of the Organising Committee, thank you for being part of this journey.

We hope this is the beginning of many future collaborations.

20/06/2026

19/06/2026

📍 Day 3 | THE INC 2026

As THE INC 2026 enters its final day, we look forward to another programme of research presentations, insightful discussions and opportunities to strengthen connections across our international community.

Today's highlights include:

🔹 Parallel Paper Sessions*
🔹 Keynote 3 – Prof. Levent Altinay
🔹 Industry Round Table / Industry Panel
🔹 Editors Corner
🔹 Geoparks International Agreement
🔹 Closing Session
🔹 Gala Dinner & Awards

Thank you for being part of THE INC 2026. We look forward to concluding the conference with inspiring discussions, meaningful networking opportunities and a celebration of the achievements shared throughout these three days.

📅 19 June 2026
📍 Faculty of Economics, University of Algarve, Faro, Portugal

🔗 Explore today's full programme: https://theinc2026.wordpress.com/programme-and-proceedings/

18/06/2026

📍 Day 2 | THE INC 2026

The conversation continues.

Today’s programme brings together inspiring keynote speakers, collaborative discussions and research presentations exploring the future of tourism, hospitality and events.

Highlights include:

🔹 Keynote 1 – Prof. Cathy Hsu
🔹 Keynote 2 – Prof. David McGillivray
🔹 ATHENA Panel
🔹 Parallel Paper Sessions*
🔹 Networking Opportunities

📌 Registration will take place on Floor -1 of the Faculty of Economics.

We look forward to another day of insightful discussions, new connections and knowledge exchange with our international community.

📅 18 June 2026
📍 Faculty of Economics, University of Algarve, Faro, Portugal

🔗 Explore today's full programme: https://theinc2026.wordpress.com/programme-and-proceedings/

17/06/2026

Universidade do Algarve UAlg

17/06/2026

🌍 Industry Symposium at THE INC 2026

Today, as part of THE INC 2026, we welcome the Industry Symposium, a roundtable dedicated to one of the most pressing challenges facing tourism: how to achieve eco-efficient growth while strengthening resilience in increasingly vulnerable destinations.

Under the theme “Need for New Paradigms in Tourism Management: Eco-efficient Growth and Resilience in Tourism”, the discussion will address key topics including water management in regions affected by scarcity, strategies to reduce ecological footprints, the role of data in decision-making, and governance models that support sustainable tourism development.

📢 Open to the public, the Industry Symposium offers a valuable opportunity for professionals, students, policymakers and community stakeholders to engage directly with experts from academia, industry, public administration and environmental management.

The session will feature:

🔹 Armando Silva Afonso – ANQIP
🔹 Cláudia Sequeira – University of Algarve
🔹 Duarte Padinha – Algarve Tourism Board
🔹 Helena Lucas – Águas do Algarve, S.A.
🔹 Maria de Lurdes Carvalho – CCDR Algarve
🔹 Mafalda Brilhante – Pestana Group
🎙️ Moderator: Pedro Duarte

Organised by AlgSTO – Algarve Sustainable Tourism Observatory, with the support of the Algarve Tourism Board.

📅 Today | 17 June 2026
🕔 17:00–18:15
📍 Faculty of Economics, University of Algarve, Faro

We look forward to welcoming you for an engaging discussion on the future of sustainable tourism management.

🔗 Learn more about THE INC 2026: https://theinc2026.wordpress.com/programme-and-proceedings/

17/06/2026

📍 Day 1 | THE INC 2026

The wait is over. Today marks the beginning of THE INC 2026, bringing together researchers, professionals and students from around the world to discuss the future of tourism, hospitality and events.

Today's programme features:

🔹 Opening Session
🔹 Keynote Speaker Sessions
🔹 Parallel Paper Sessions*
🔹 Networking Opportunities

📌 Registration will take place on Floor -1 of the Faculty of Economics.

We look forward to welcoming all participants for three days of knowledge exchange, collaboration and inspiring discussions.

📅 17 June 2026
📍 Faculty of Economics, University of Algarve, Faro, Portugal

🔗 Explore today's full programme: https://theinc2026.wordpress.com/programme-and-proceedings/

11/06/2026

🌍 Industry Symposium | THE INC 2026

As part of THE INC 2026, we are pleased to present the Industry Symposium, a roundtable dedicated to one of the most pressing challenges facing tourism today: how to achieve eco-efficient growth while strengthening resilience in increasingly vulnerable destinations.

Under the theme “Need for New Paradigms in Tourism Management: Eco-efficient Growth and Resilience in Tourism”, the discussion will explore topics such as water management in regions affected by scarcity, strategies to reduce ecological footprints, the role of data in decision-making, and governance models that support sustainable tourism development.

Unlike the conference's academic sessions, the Industry Symposium is open to the public, providing a unique opportunity for professionals, students, policymakers and community stakeholders to engage directly with experts on some of the most pressing challenges facing tourism today.

Organised by AlgSTO – Algarve Sustainable Tourism Observatory, with the support of the Algarve Tourism Board, this session will bring together experts from academia, industry, public administration and environmental management:

🔹 Armando Silva Afonso – ANQIP
🔹 Cláudia Sequeira – Universidade do Algarve UAlg
🔹 Duarte Padinha – Região de Turismo do Algarve
🔹 Helena Lucas – Águas do Algarve SA
🔹 Maria de Lurdes Carvalho – CCDR Algarve, I.P.
🔹 Pedro Lopes – Pestana Group
🎙️ Moderator: Pedro Duarte (University of Algarve / ICNOVA, NOVA University Lisbon)

Designed as an interactive roundtable, the symposium will combine brief opening interventions with an open discussion, fostering dialogue on the future of sustainable tourism management.

📅 19 June 2026
🕛 17:45 - 19:00
📍 Faculty of Economics, University of Algarve, Faro

🔗 Learn more about THE INC 2026: https://theinc2026.wordpress.com/programme-and-proceedings/