Alberto Forte

Alberto Forte is a Senior Lecturer at Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences and an adjunct professor at the University of Bologna, where he teaches Tourism Economics. He holds a PhD in urban political geography and cultural change from the University of Brighton (UK), which marked the start of his academic career in 2004. His teaching spans management, sociology, and anthropology of tourism, particularly linked to international development contexts. His research focuses on sustainable tourism in developing countries, including Sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia, with a current emphasis on Myanmar's sustainable tourism management and its ties to historical-political challenges in democratization.

Education:
- PhD in Urban Political Geography and Cultural Change, University of Brighton, UK (2004)

Research Interests:
- Tourism Economics
- Sustainable Tourism Development Strategies in Developing Nations
- Political and Cultural Dimensions of Tourism
- Urban Geography and Globalization
- Tourism's Role in International Development

No scientific awards, grants, or advised students are listed in the provided text. His professional contributions are centered on applied research and education in sustainable tourism practices.