Rogelio Policarpio Flores

Rogelio Policarpio Flores is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Aveiro, currently engaged in the ‘ATT – Agenda Mobilizadora Acelerar e Transformar o Turismo’ project. He is a member of the Governance, Competitiveness and Public Policies (GOVCOPP) Research Unit’s Tourism and Development Group, where he previously served as a Scientific Fellow from 2017 to 2019. With over 20 years of experience in tourism, sustainable development, and events management, he has held academic, research, and industry roles across Portugal, Spain, Oman, Malaysia, Ethiopia, and the Philippines.

His education includes a PhD in Tourism and Advanced Studies from the University of Aveiro, an MSc in Business Administration from San Sebastian College Recoletos (Manila), and a Bachelor’s in Tourism from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines.

Rogelio’s research focuses on

• Sustainable development and cultural/natural heritage preservation
• Event tourism and destination management
• Capacity development for communities and destinations

He has contributed to projects funded by the World Bank, governments, and private entities, emphasizing curriculum development, training, and collaborative frameworks.

He has organized international events and participated in conferences, workshops, and seminars. Notable recognitions include scholarships from FCT and the University of Aveiro. His volunteer activities span tourism exchange, environmental conservation, and youth empowerment.

Key professional contributions include:

• Developing tourism curricula and materials
• Designing capacity-building programs
• Advocating for community-centric tourism policies