During the second day of the symposium, over thirty scientific communications were presented, focusing on the major challenges facing tourist destinations. The conference solidifies its role as a key international forum for the interdisciplinary analysis of tourism development, promoting a transformation towards a more sustainable, intelligent model focused on resident well-being.
Parallel sessions addressed crucial topics such as residential pressure, sustainability, digitalization, and governance. Researchers, educators, and specialists shared studies exploring the seasonality of tourist housing, the impact of the accommodation sector, and housing pressure in locations like the Canary Islands and Tenerife.
Tourism intelligence and digitalization also held a prominent place, with studies on the use of artificial intelligence for managing tourist flows and the creation of automated tourism intelligence systems applied in Lanzarote. The island served as a case study in several works, including analyses of the Janubio Salt Flats and the sustainability of the island's wine sector.
The conference included research on environmental sustainability, urban mobility, cruise passenger behavior, and the well-being of resident populations. Digital tourism marketing, social media, accessible tourism, and emerging trends like virtual reality, gastronomic, and sports tourism were also presented.
The symposium emphasizes the need to combine technological innovation, scientific knowledge, and governance to advance towards more sustainable and balanced tourism models, reinforcing Lanzarote as a meeting point for reflection and sector progress.
