The Research Unit of Tourism Policy and Planning [UTouPP] supports teaching and research needs in spatial planning, spatial analysis, and governance, emphasizing on tourism policy. Among the subjects covered are the spatial planning of activities and infrastructure, the promotion of alternative forms of tourism, sustainable development in urban and rural areas, and the assessment of the economic and social impact of tourism. In focus of the Laboratory’s interests are also the issues of Marketing and Branding of Place as well as integrated approaches to urban regeneration. Currently is engaged in maritime spatial planning. The research unit is engaged in related projects and provides specialised consultancy services. The scientific team consists of experts in spatial planning, urban design, urban development, marketing and spatial analysis.
Research – Unit of Tourism Planning, Research and Policy [UTouPP]
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- SoCoN – Social Cohesion in Urban Neighborhoods – the Role of Civil Society Initiatives. TU Dortmund University, German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), 01/2022 – 12/2022.
- “MSPMED: Towards the operational implementation of MSP in our common Mediterranean Sea”, European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (https://mspmed.eu/), 03/2020-10/2022.
- ‘CHARTS(Culture and Heritage Added value to Regional policies for Tourism Sustainability), INTERREG IVC, European Commission, 6/2014 -12/2014.
- Strategic Marketing Plan of Larisa City’, Municipality of Larisa and DEYAL, 10/2013 -12/2015.
- ‘Strategic Marketing Plan of Kozani City’, Municipality of Kozani, 12/2013 -9/2015.
- ‘Steamrail.Net: Industrial Heritage of Steam Railways – Cooperation Network’ (CULTURE 2000), European Committee, 6/2003 – 5/2006.
- Scientific Support of the project ‘CultMark: Cultural Marketing, Local Identity and Place Marketing for Sustainable Development’ (INTERREG IIIC), European Committee (TransEuropean Counseling – Διευρωπαϊκή Συμβουλευτική), 1/2004 – 12/2006.
- ‘Parks and Culture’ [Part of the Project ROME (Roman ancient Greek and amber routes, innovative Methodologies and measures connecting Europe) in the framework of INTERREG IIIB CADSES], European Committee (ΚΕΜΕPΟ), 6/2006 – 9/2006.
- ‘Scientific and Technical Support to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism for formatting a proposal concerning the Special Framework of Spatial Planning and Sustainable Development for Tourism’, Secretary of Cultural and Tourism Infrastructure, Ministry of Culture and Tourism, 11/2011.
- Support by La.Re.Tour to the ‘Implementation and Continuous Operation of the Documentation Centre of Greek Tourism’, ΙΤΕP, 1/2013 to present.
- ‘Collective Consumption and Social Reproduction in Athens City ’, General Secretary of Research and Technology – Greek Company of Local Development and Administration – ΕΚΚΕ – Organisation of Athens, 9/1988 – 7/1991.
- ‘Programme of European Spatial Planning’, European Committee DW XVI, 1/1998 – 9/2000.
- ‘Spatial Planning for Tourism Development of the Municipality of Magnesia’, European Committee, 1/1998 – 9/2000.
- ‘Alonissos – Enhancement of the Marine Park of Northern Sporades Islands and Intergration in the Local Social Network ’ (INTERREG IIC/PAN), European Committee, 7/2001 – 12/2001.
- ‘Strategic Development Plan of the City of Larisa’, Municipality of Larisa, 10/2001 – 6/2002.
- ‘PICT: Planning Inclusion of Clients through e – Training’ (LEONARDO DA VINCI), European Committee, 9/2003 – 2/2006.
- ‘RIMED: Regional Integration and Metropolitan Development in South Eastern Europe’ (INTERREG III CADSES), European Committee, 11/2004 – 6/2005.
- ‘CONNECTED CITIES’ (INTERREG IIIC West), European Committee, 6/2006 – 12/2006.
- ‘PLUREL: PERIURBAN LAND USE RELATIONSHIPS – STRATEGIES AND SUSTAINABILITY ASSESSMENT TOOLS FOR URBAN-RURAL LINKAGES’ (FP6), European Committee, 1/2007 – 12/2010.
- ‘Economic Revitalisation of the Greater Area of the Historic Centre of Athens’, Municipality of Athens, 1/2012 – 2/2012.
- ‘Integrated Urban Intervention at the Center of Athens’, Municipality of Athens, 3/2013.