Business model transformation in the hospitality and tourism sector

Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research; Italia; Sur place; EUR 35 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

IULM invites applications for a research position in Economics focused on digital technology and sustainability in tourism. The project analyses business models, experience design and co-creation with consumers, aiming to publish findings and develop innovative outreach formats such as podcasts.

The role includes collaboration on teaching activities within tourism courses, contributing to dissemination of results and stimulating cross-disciplinary dialogue across the university and partner

Responsabilités

• Collaborate on teaching activities within tourism courses.
• Disseminate research findings through scientific publications and innovative outreach formats (e.g. podcasts).
• Analyse evolution of business models in tourism and consumer co-creation of experiences.

Description du poste

Organisation/Company Libera Università di Lingue e Comunicazione IULM Research Field Economics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Leading Researcher (R4) First Stage Researcher (R1) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 9 Dec 2026 - 23:59 (UTC) Country Italy Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Not Applicable Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Digital technology and sustainability are transforming tourism. Responding to these drivers of change requires the synergistic involvement of DMOs, hospitality and catering businesses, which are harnessing digital technologies – and AI in particular – to drive innovation.
The research project analyses the evolution of business models in tourism, examining business processes of experience design and the co-creation of experiences with consumers. The aim is to generate greater insight into the nature of the change currently taking place, understanding how it can deliver benefits for businesses, consumers and destinations.
The results will be disseminated through scientific publications and innovative outreach formats (e.g. podcasts).
Collaboration on teaching activities within the tourism courses is also planned.

• Italy

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• EUROPE

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