The annual Regional Studies Association 2025 (RSA25) conference was held from 6 to 9 May in Porto, Portugal, and brought together 850 scientists and experts from around the world. This four-day conference gathered researchers, academics, and policymakers to exchange knowledge, experiences, and the latest research findings in the fields of regional studies, science, economic development, public policy, and planning.
The Institute for Tourism was represented at this international event through two scientific presentations delivered by Dr. Luka Valožić and PhD candidate Leona Matotek:
• Sustainability, Resilience, and Heritage: A Comparative Analysis of Tourism Policies in UNESCO and Non-UNESCO Sites
Authors: Leona Matotek, Izidora Marković Vukadin, Luka Valožić, Nora Mustać
Presented as part of the internal research project COMMITMENT, this paper analyzes sustainability and climate resilience policies in cultural tourism destinations.
Link: RSA25-2713804
• Gender, Space, and Safety: Understanding the Geography of Fear for Solo Female Travelers
Authors: Leona Matotek, Lana Slavuj Borčić
This paper explores the spatial and social dimensions of (in)security experienced by women traveling alone, with a focus on urban experiences and risk perception.
Link: RSA25-2713382
Congratulations to all authors on the successful international presentation of their work and their contribution to the scientific community.