Rui Augusto Da Costa

Rui Augusto Da Costa is an Assistant Professor in Tourism at the University of Aveiro’s Department of Economics, Management, Industrial Engineering and Tourism. His research focuses on tourism planning, governance, public policy, and the economic dynamics of small and micro enterprises in tourism. He holds a PhD in Tourism (2012) from the University of Aveiro, following a Master’s in Innovation and Development Policies (2005) and a Bachelor’s in Tourism Management (1988).

His work emphasizes applied research on tourism networks, territorial investment dynamics, and financing strategies. He actively contributes to the tourism academic community through editorial board roles (Journal of Tourism & Development) and organizing conferences (INVTUR). His research has been published in international journals such as Current Issues in Tourism, Anatolia, and International Journal of Tourism Research.

Dr. Da Costa collaborates on projects like the ENFORCE initiative (enhancing tourism resilience) and AGEWELL (service design for wellness). He explores topics including digital marketing strategies for tourism authorities, disruptive technologies in hospitality, and the socio-economic impacts of tourism events. His expertise bridges academic research with practical applications in destination management and policy-making.