Brenno Vitorino Costa

Brenno Vitorino Costa is a Lecturer at the Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Sao Paulo, where he has taught Tourism Management courses since 2006. He is also a PhD Candidate at the University of Aveiro, Portugal, affiliated with the research unit Governance, Competitiveness and Public Policy (GOVCOPP). His academic background includes an MSc in Hospitality Studies from Anhembi Morumbi University and a BSc in Tourism from the University of Sao Paulo.

His research focuses on enhancing tourism through public transport integration, urban tourism development, and tourism education. Key interests include studying railway heritage as a tourism asset, social media's role in tourism, and urban park accessibility. He explores how transportation infrastructure, such as ancient train stations and roadside services, contributes to tourism experiences in Brazil.

His publications highlight themes like destination image perception, graduate employment in tourism, and urban segregation dynamics in parks. Though no scientific awards are noted, his work spans over a decade, reflecting sustained engagement with tourism's socio-spatial dimensions and education.

• Affiliations: Member of GOVCOPP (University of Aveiro), Federal Institute of Sao Paulo.
• Research Groups: Tourism and Development (TD).