UNESCO Chair in ICT to develop and promote sustainable tourism in World Heritage Sites
New Publication: A report on Fashion and Cultural Tourism by USI & UN Tourism
The report "Fashion and Cultural Tourism – Connecting Creators, Businesses and Destinations", produced by Professor Lorenzo Cantoni and published in collaboration between UN Tourism and Università della Svizzera italiana (USI), explores how fashion can serve as a...
WWF Recognizes the Master in International Tourism
The Master in International Tourism at USI has been recognized in the WWF Study Guide for its strong commitment to sustainability. This recognition underscores the importance of integrating sustainable tourism practices, a key focus of the program in collaboration...
USI Welcomes Dr. Régulo G. Franco Jordán for a Lecture on Peru’s Heritage
On March 12, 2025, Dr. Régulo G. Franco Jordán, a world-renowned Peruvian archaeologist and former director of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Machu Picchu, was a guest of the UNESCO Chair at USI. As part of the Master in International Tourism, he delivered a...
Dr. Adine Gavazzi Presents Río Abiseo Project at 2024 World Monuments Summit
Adine Gavazzi, scientific collaborator of the UNESCO Chair at USI, was invited to present her project on the Río Abiseo National Park at the World Monuments Summit 2024 on October 26. Dr. Gavazzi specializes in the anthropology of the Andes and Amazonia, with her...
Application open for the course “Event Management”
The Master in International Tourism at Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) is pleased to announce the second edition of the residential course "Event Management", realized in collaboration with the Ente Regionale per lo Sviluppo Locarnese e Vallemaggia. This...
Inauguration of the “Mortar. Science and history in fragments” exhibition in Bellinzona
On May 24th, 2024, in Bellinzona at Castel Grande, the exhibition 'Mortar: Science and History in Fragments' was inaugurated. The exhibition has been realized in the frame of a project of science communication funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation. It aims...