A double degree agreement has been signed between USI and the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Pollenzo, Italy, where the Slow Food movement had its very origins. Students enrolled in the Master in International Tourism can opt to study a semester there and get both diplomas.
The school in a snapshot: 26 participants from 9 countries, 4 organizing institutions, classes by academic professors, practitioners and policy makers, a group-work, 9 site visits, a boat tour along the ocean coast, tasting of local wines and gastronomy, experience of the embroidery tradition.
HABITUS FIDEI. The robes of the brotherhoods: A journey through art, history and faithAn exhibition that will take place in Pisa, Lucca, and Lugano presenting a fascinating journey through different centuries and garments.
The conference entitled ‘Overtourism - Destinations consumed or gained?’ is scheduled for March 20th at 6 p.m. in Bellinzona. The debate will explore the impact of overtourism on tourist destinations and the role of digital media in managing sustainability. (In Italian language)
The Peruvian archeologist who discovered the Lady of Cao, one of the most important discoveries to understand the Moche culture and the powerful role of ladies in it, has visited the UNESCO Chair and presented his career, up to becoming the director of Machu Picchu for several months in 2024.
Oliveira, R.A., Baracho, R.M.A., & Cantoni, L. (2024). Modelo conceitual de sustentabilidade cultural para patrimônios culturais da humanidade a partir da experiência da visitação. Revista Brasileira de Pesquisa em Turismo, São Paulo, 18, e-2948, 2024
Stachel, C., Gerber, R., & Cantoni, L. (2024). Swissness in a Heritage Fashion Brand: The Case of Bally. In P. Hrubec & M. Heinrich (Eds.), Shoes and Clothing in History 2024: Proceedings from the 10th International Conference, Zlín 14th to 15th November 2024 (pp. 43–48). Museum of South East Moravia in Zlín
Piancazzo, F., Noris, A., Sabatini, N., & Cantoni, L. (2024). Italy, an Extraordinary Commonplace? Stereotypes and Imaginaries of Italianness in Online Communication by Fashion Brands. Fashion Theory, 28(5–6), 755–787
