Dr. Goda Lukoseviciute is a Researcher at the University of Algarve's Centre for Tourism, Sustainability and Well-being (CinTurs), specializing in sustainable trail tourism and recreational management. Holding a PhD in Tourism with distinction from the University of Algarve's School of Management, she integrates environmental conservation with economic development through innovative research on trail-related recreation. Her research focuses on sustainable trail development , economic impact analysis , and community engagement in tourism contexts. Key contributions include the application of Recreation Opportunity Spectrum frameworks to European Atlantic trails, machine learning models for visitor flow prediction, and income multiplier assessments for coastal tourism economies. Her work bridges academic research with practical policy applications, particularly in Portuguese coastal regions. Dr. Lukoseviciute's publication record demonstrates consistent output in high-impact journals including Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism and Tourism Management Perspectives , with recent work emphasizing digital technologies in trail management and seasonal tourism strategies. Her research shows strong interdisciplinary connections between tourism economics, environmental science, and data analytics. Emerging Trail Leaders Scholarship (American Trails, 2022) FCT PhD Scholarship recipient (2020-2024) Multiple Erasmus+ and COST Action research grants Competitive short-term scientific mission awards Recognition for 'Very good with distinction' PhD defense (2024) As an active researcher, she leads the FCT-funded 'Trail-related tourism and sustainable territorial development' project (2021-2025) while collaborating on EU initiatives including TrailGazersBID and MARE NOSTRUM. Her work with CinTurs research center emphasizes transdisciplinary approaches to sustainable tourism challenges, regularly engaging stakeholders from local communities to European policy bodies. Dr. Lukoseviciute directs research activities through the Centre for Tourism, Sustainability and Well-being, focusing on practical applications of sustainable tourism frameworks. Her team develops tools for trail classification, economic impact assessment, and visitor experience optimization that directly inform regional management practices in Portugal's coastal areas.








