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Mariya Katelieva

Academic Expert & Lecturer Destination Management & Sustainability, FH Wien der WKW

Maria Katelieva is a lecturer and researcher in the field of sustainable tourism and destination management. In her doctoral studies, she focused on intangible cultural heritage and its use in tourism, as well as the interrelation between regional development and community-based tourism. Her methodological interest lies in qualitative research methods, particularly ethnography and grounded theory. Maria was involved in several international research projects concerning sustainable regional development applying transdisciplinary approaches.

Mariya KatelievaAcademic Expert & Lecturer Destination Management & Sustainability, FH Wien der WKW
Nov 11, 2026

How can research contribute to the practical development of sustainable tourism? And how can scientific findings be translated into practical knowledge for destinations and businesses?

This interactive workshop brings together stakeholders from the worlds of research and tourism to discuss the latest findings on sustainable tourism development in Austria. Colleges and universities will present ongoing research and practical examples addressing key future challenges in tourism – from visitor management and habitat-oriented approaches to sustainable mobility and regional value creation.

In this exchange between academia and practice, the focus is not only on results, but above all on their applicability and relevance. Short presentations, poster sessions and World Café discussions create space for networking, a change of perspective and new collaborations.

The workshop highlights evidence-based approaches to sustainable tourism development and demonstrates how research can help make sustainability in everyday tourism more concrete, transparent and effective.

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