Research
Researching the future of Slow Tourism
Agents of Change connects research, education and
practical tourism development to better understand
Slow Tourism and its potential across Europe.
Explore project studies, scientific publications,
the Impact Framework and the methodologies used
throughout the project.
Science & Policy
Building knowledge around Slow Tourism
Research is a central part of Agents of Change.
The project brings together studies, methods and
findings from different Work Packages and European
partner regions.
The research outputs make project knowledge accessible
for researchers, policymakers, students, educators
and other interested audiences.
Research at a glance
Explore the project’s scientific work
Research outputs are organised into four main areas.
01
Studies & Findings
Explore research activities and findings connected
to the project’s Work Packages and activities.
02
Publications
Browse scientific publications and access DOI or
Open Access links where available.
03
Impact Framework
Explore the framework developed to understand
and approach project impact.
04
Data & Methodology
Discover research approaches, methods and supporting
documentation behind project activities.
Studies & Findings
Research across the Work Packages
Studies and findings from Agents of Change are
organised according to the Work Packages in which
research activities were conducted.
Research Area
Slow Tourism Concepts and Development
Research activities explore concepts, approaches
and perspectives connected to Slow Tourism and
future tourism development.
Research Area
Regional Perspectives
The project investigates Slow Tourism within
different European partner regions and destinations.
Research Area
Impact and Evaluation
Research outputs include approaches for analysing
project activities, outcomes and impact.
Publications
Scientific publications from Agents of Change
Academic publications and scientific outputs from
the project will be collected and made accessible
here as they become available.
Scientific Outputs
Research Publications
Explore scientific contributions connected to
Slow Tourism, tourism development and the research
activities of Agents of Change.
Open Access
Accessible Knowledge
Where available, publications will include links
to Open Access versions and additional information
about their research context.
Impact Framework
Understanding the impact of Agents of Change
The Impact Framework supports the project’s approach
to understanding and reflecting on impact.
The framework represents an important research
output and provides a basis for analysing the
effects and outcomes of project activities.
- Purpose
Supporting the understanding and evaluation of
project impact. - Application
Connected to project activities, research and
evaluation processes. - Output
The complete framework will be provided as a
project resource when available.
Data & Methodology
How research is conducted
Agents of Change uses different research approaches
to investigate Slow Tourism and its development
across European regions.
Methods
Research Approaches
Discover the methodologies and approaches used
within the project’s research activities.
Documentation
Research Materials
Supporting documents and methodological materials
will provide additional context for project outputs.
Transparency
Open Knowledge
Research-related materials will be shared where
publication and licensing requirements allow.
Research in Context
Connecting research with the wider project
Research within Agents of Change is connected with
education, innovation and regional activities across
the project.
Education
Learn
Research findings contribute to educational formats
such as Learning Tours, courses and learning
resources about Slow Tourism.
Practice
Innovate
Research supports innovation activities by connecting
knowledge with workshops, tourism actors and the
development of new ideas.
Regions
Places
Research considers the different regional contexts
of the six European partner places involved in
Agents of Change.
Knowledge Transfer
From research to practical change
Agents of Change combines scientific knowledge
with educational and practical activities to support
new perspectives on Slow Tourism.
The project connects research findings with students,
educators, tourism stakeholders and regional partners
to create knowledge that can be applied in different
contexts.
Research Outcomes
- Scientific Knowledge
Research activities contribute to a deeper
understanding of Slow Tourism. - Educational Application
Findings support courses, learning materials and
educational activities. - Regional Development
Research supports discussions about future tourism
approaches in partner regions.
Agents of Change
Explore more project areas
Research is one part of a wider project ecosystem
that connects knowledge, learning and innovation.
Learn
Education & Training
Discover Study Modules, MOOC and Learning Tour
activities developed within the project.
Innovate
Workshops & Ideas
Explore how research connects with practical
innovation activities and tourism development.
Places
European Destinations
Discover the six partner regions and their local
Slow Tourism perspectives.
Research
Explore the knowledge behind Agents of Change
Discover research activities, methodologies and
outputs connected to Slow Tourism across Europe.