CBTSHistory

CBTS was originally developed in 2008 by the Competence Centre in Tourism Management and Tourism Economics (TOMTE) of the Free University of Bolzano (Italy). The scientific coordinator Oswin Maurer and the TOMTE Members Michael Bosnjak, Serena Volo, Linda Osti, Gabriel Brida, Guenter Schamel, Stefan Schubert as well as Oksana Tokarchuk, Teresio Poggio (since 2012) introduced the conference in 2008 which was held yearly in December at Brunico / Italy. Step by step the CBTS community grew as the event had a very personal character allowing an intense exchange among the participants. Furthermore, CBTS was always seen as a platform to encourage young researchers to present and discuss their current results, and to offer workshops about research and analysis methods.

In 2023 CBTS moved to Breda University of Applied Sciences (BUas), in the Netherlands, using a similar format, remaining connected to some of its former members as it seeks to be a vibrant and engaging symposium, led by senior members of the University’s Tourism Academy, such as Perry Obson and Corné Dijkmans. The event also makes a connection to the Industry, through the academy’s connection with professional associations.

2023

Since 2008, CBTS has explored several themes related to Consumer Behaviour in Tourism
⸻ History

2008

December 11-13 | Bruneck/Brunico (South Tyrol, Italy)


2009

December 11-13 | Bruneck/Brunico


2010

December 01-04, Bruneck/Brunico | The changing face of tourism: Emerging issues for consumer behaviour research and practice


2011

December 01-03, Bruneck/Brunico | Future Tourism Demand: Demographic, Behavioral and Social Changes. Challenges for Marketers and Economists


2012

December 10-13, Bruneck/Brunico | Tourism and Quality of Life Research: Theories, Practices, Applications and Challenges


2013

December 10-13, Bruneck/Brunico | Competitiveness, Innovation and Markets: The Multifaceted Tourists´ Roles


2014

December 10-13, Bruneck/Brunico | Competitiveness, Innovation and Markets: The Multifaceted Tourists´ Roles


2015

December 02-04, Bruneck/Brunico | Current Issues in Decision Making and Travel Behavior

2016

December 14-17 | Bruneck/Brunico | Experiences, Emotions and Memories: New Directions in Tourism Research


2017

December 13-16 | Bruneck/Brunico | Mindfulness, Well-being and Happiness in Tourism Research From Definitions to Measurements


2018

December 10-12 | Bruneck/Brunico | CBTS Winter School and Summit | Consumer Behavior & Tourism Analytics: Designing Experiences, Measuring Emotions and Creating Memories


2018

December 10-15 | Bruneck/Brunico | CBTS Winter School and Summit | Consumer Behavior & Tourism Analytics: Designing Experiences, Measuring Emotions and Creating Memories


2019

December 10-15 | Bruneck/Brunico | Emotions in Tourism Research, Reflecting on Methodological Approaches


2020

December 16-18 | Trier, Germany and Online | Consumers' travel behavior in transition: Between persistence and change


2021

December 13-15 | Online | Imagining Tourism Futures Beyond Covid 19


2023

May 31 - June 2 | Tourism and Consumer Behaviour in a World of Disruption

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