The 8^th Cultural Sustainable Tourism (CST) conference, taking place on September 8–10, 2026, focuses on regenerative approaches to cultural, eco, religious, and transnational tourism. Building on the success of previous editions, CST 2026 will gather academics, cultural heritage experts, tourism professionals, policymakers, and technologists to explore innovative strategies that enhance cultural integrity, support community well-being, and promote sustainable development worldwide. Through keynotes, panels, and research presentations, the conference aims to shape the future of responsible and transformative tourism.

List of Topics

• Community Empowerment and Inclusive Cultural Tourism
• Authenticity, Co-creation, and Storytelling in Cultural Tourism
• Eco-Tourism and Nature-Based Cultural Experiences
• Sustainable Governance and Policy Frameworks
• Regenerative Tourism Models for Cultural Sites
• Impact and Performance Measurement in Regenerative Tourism
• Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience for Cultural Heritage
• Heritage and Monumental Tourism
• Cultural Landscapes and Natural Heritage Integration
• Creative Industries, Arts, and Gastronomy in Tourism
• Religious and Spiritual Tourism
• Specialized Cultural Landscape Tourism
• Transnational Cultural Routes and Heritage Corridors
• Over-tourism Management and Sustainable Visitor Flow
• Sustainable Transportation and Mobility
• Digital Innovation and Emerging Technologies in Cultural Tourism

Committees

Organizing committee

• IEREK
• University of Maia
• Polytechnic University of Turin

Publication

8th CST proceedings will be published in the ASTI Series by Springer (Scopus-indexed) or IEREK Press Journals

Venue

The conference will be held in Turin, Italy and Online

Contact

All questions about submissions should be emailed to cst@ierek-scholar.org