Applied Research Centre in Leisure, Tourism and Hospitality

Key areas of expertise

Leisure, Tourism and Hospitality are more than economic sectors.
They shape how people experience places, connect with one another and create value for communities. They offer a unique perspective on the societal transitions shaping our future.

ETFI connects research, education and professional practice through three areas of expertise: Futures & Foresight, Sustainability Practices & Principles and Learning & Living Labs. Together, they help us anticipate change, develop new approaches and test what works in practice.

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Research in Practice

Explore a selection of projects that demonstrate how applied research contributes to innovation, learning and societal impact.

Completed Projects Ongoing

Spreading Tourists Effectively

AI & Digitalisation Destination Development Overtourism Urban Tourism Visitor Research

Completed Projects Ongoing

Forts in Transition

Culture Nature Tourism Overtourism Visitor Experience Visitor Research

Completed Projects Ongoing

ANVR Best Practices: Measuring Local Impact in the Travel Sector

Data & Monitoring Destination Development Sustainable Tourism

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ETFI NewsTourism in 2035: four trends every destination should prepare for
14/10/2026

Tourism in 2035: four trends every destination should prepare for

By 2035, the Netherlands is expected to welcome a record 61 million tourists. Good news for the economy, but what does it mean for the people who live in popular…
Estelle Almasan
ETFI NewsEventsWebinar 26 November 2026  – UNSDGs: what’s next? 
07/10/2026

Webinar 26 November 2026  – UNSDGs: what’s next? 

Join us on November 26. 2026 from 15:30 – 16:30 CET for what is sure to be an insightful panel discussion followed by an opportunity for questions from the audience.…
Estelle Almasan
ETFI NewsIndustryYour next renovation could be your first circular one
07/10/2026

Your next renovation could be your first circular one

Ask a hotelier what's in a room, and they'll talk about the bed, the view and the shower. Ask what happens to that room at the next renovation, and the…
Estelle Almasan
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Whether you’re looking for a research partner, want to develop new ideas or involve students, we’d love to explore the possibilities together. Discover how we work with organisations, destinations and governments to create knowledge with impact.

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