GRATET
The Research Group on Territorial Analysis and Tourism Studies - GRATET is part of the Department of Geography at Rovira i Virgili University.
Its scientific activity focuses on key topics in Geography and the Social Sciences, particularly tourism activity, mobility, and functionally complex spaces.
GRATET's research examines the relationships between global change dynamics and local responses, their effects on spatial restructuring, and the impact of public policies, planning, and governance on territorial reorganisation. It applies both quantitative and qualitative methods and techniques, with special emphasis on the use of new technologies and analytical tools such as GIS.
Recognitions
- 1999: Recognised as a Research Group by Rovira i Virgili University.
- 2005: Recognised as an Emerging Research Group by the Directorate-General for Research of the Government of Catalonia.
- 2009, 2014, 2017: Recognised as a Consolidated Research Group (DGR Government of Catalonia) - 2009 SGR744 · 2014 SGR1270 · 2017 SGR2.
Network participation
Coordination and active membership in international research networks.
COODTUR
The International Network of Researchers in Tourism, Cooperation and Development - COODTUR was founded at the School of Tourism and Leisure of Rovira i Virgili University in late 2008, initiated by the Centre for Cooperation in Rural Development of Lleida.
The network was created as an academic platform for the dissemination and transfer of studies and research on tourism and development, bridging academia with cooperation actions related to tourism development.
COODTUR is coordinated by researchers from various Spanish and Latin American universities and has a structure dedicated to dissemination, publications, debates, and member recruitment.
Currently, the network includes more than 100 members from 38 universities.
COODESTUR
The Iberoamerican Network for Higher Education Research in Tourism - COODESTUR analyses the offer of higher education in tourism across Ibero-American countries, both public and private. Its goal is to identify the limits and constraints, as well as the challenges and opportunities, of education in this discipline through an integrated perspective.
PORTAVENTURA
We collaborate to provide tailored learning experiences aimed at improving the skills and competencies of the company's professionals and meeting new demands in the tourism sector.
GALP COSTA DAURADA
Colaboramos para impulsar el desarrollo de la economía azul, promover un turismo accesible e inclusivo y fomentar el patrimonio cultural, social y ambiental de la Costa Dorada.