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European Tourism Futures Institute (ETFI)

Expertise centre specialised in futures studies and scenario planning for leisure, recreation and tourism.

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Building resilience

The European Tourism Futures Institute (ETFI) is a leading institute with a unique position in Europe. We develop future scenarios for leisure, recreation and tourism that help industry associations, governments, businesses and educational institutions become more resilient in the face of today’s societal uncertainties. Through applied and academic research, our team designs strategies, business models and concepts focused on the future. 

Our expertise

ETFI is the only expertise centre in Europe that applies scenario planning in tourism and leisure research. Using this powerful strategic and planning approach, we explore the changes the sector is likely to undergo. We have carried out more than 100 projects aimed at strengthening organisations’ resilience in response to the uncertainties of today’s society. Visit our project page to explore these projects. 

Academic research

Discover the strength of collaboration between education, industry and research in our mission to develop scientific solutions to the challenges shaping the future of the leisure, recreation and tourism sector.

Blogs & news

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The team

ETFI consists of an international group of experts with diverse professional backgrounds.

Keynotes, workshops & training

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Research projects

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Working at ETFI

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