Brainstorming Session “Journey of the Future: Tourism as Expanding Opportunities”

About the event

The brainstorming session is dedicated to the study of the influence of modern trends and innovations on the future of the tourism industry, as well as the role of tourism in the educational, professional, and social life of each of us.

Particular attention will be paid to the following issues:

technological innovations which change the perception of travelling (virtual reality, artificial intelligence, etc.);
ecotourism, which is becoming not just a fashionable trend, but an essential part of the tourism industry emphasizing the importance of caring for the environment;
development of ‘slow’ tourism, which offers a deeper immersion in the culture and atmosphere of the places visited;
topics of globalization and localization, role of tourism in science, education, social culture, and on sustainable development agenda.

moderator

Denis Chistyakov: Deputy Director for Research, Higher School of Management, RUDN University

Experts

Polina Kochenkova: Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism of the Kaluga Region, Russia

Anastasia Ivanova: Project Manager of the Department of Industry Projects of the Autonomous Non-Profit Organisation ‘Project Office for the Development of Tourism and Hospitality of Moscow’, Russia

Alexandra Nikolaeva: Head of the TERRACODE Territorial Branding and Design Agency, Russia

Olga Zeveke: Associate Professor, Department of Tourism and Service, Higher School of Management, RUDN University, Russia

Denis Chistyakov: Deputy Director for Research, Associate Professor, Department of Tourism and Service, Higher School of Management, Russia

Organizers, Partners

Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Kaluga Region, Russia
Non-Profit Organisation ‘Project Office for the Development of Tourism and Hospitality of Moscow’, Russia
TERRACODE Territorial Branding and Design Agency, Russia
RUDN University, Higher School of Management, Russia