Simone Moretti

Simone Moretti is a Lecturer and Researcher at the Academy for Tourism, focusing on Cultural Tourism, Sustainable Development, and Overtourism. He holds a Master in Business & Economics and a second Master in Tourism Destination Management from Breda University of Applied Sciences. With 7 years in business management and international tourism experience, he transitioned to academia in 2018.

Education

• Master in Business & Economics
• Master in Tourism Destination Management (Breda University of Applied Sciences)

Research Interests

His work addresses Cultural Tourism, Sustainable Development, and Overtourism, with contributions to EU projects like SmartCulTour (Horizon 2020) and TOURBAN. Key focus areas include:

• Policy responses to overtourism
• Sustainable urban tourism challenges
• Aviation accessibility for passengers with reduced mobility

Projects & Collaborations

• SmartCulTour: Promoting cultural tourism for regional sustainability
• Inclusive Aviation: Enhancing staff training for PRM passengers
• CrossReTour: Supporting tourism SMEs through digital and green transitions

He co-edited The Future of Cultural Tourism (2025) and contributes to journals like Tourism Destination Management Insights. Current research explores future scenarios of cultural tourism and community resilience strategies.