ETOUR is Sweden’s leading tourism research centre and one of Europe’s largest academic environments for tourism research. We develop and communicate scientific knowledge about tourism and travel, with a focus on sustainable destination development.
We conduct research and education in close dialogue and collaboration with stakeholders in the tourism industry. We have around forty staff members from a range of academic disciplines, including some of the world’s most prominent tourism researchers.
What gives our work meaning is the difference it makes for others—and the momentum it creates. We provide the visitor economy with knowledge that has been missing: knowledge that helps stakeholders and decision-makers navigate, strengthens development initiatives, contributes to debate, and forms a foundation for policy-making.
We are driven by curiosity and a genuine interest in understanding tourism in depth—its power, its potential, and its interaction with other areas of society. Welcome to ETOUR!
Are you a journalist interested in interviewing one of our experts? Here you will find contact details and information about our respective areas of expertise.
Our research is conducted in close collaboration with the tourism industry, focusing on four areas: Nature-based tourism, Destinations, The economic, political and spatial dynamics of tourism...
We are approximately 40 researchers and PhD students at ETOUR, including some of the world’s most distinguished tourism researchers and representing a broad range of interdisciplinary backgrounds.
Here you will find all ETOUR publications. If you find anything of interrest please contact us and let us know if we can help you.
Monday 30 March 2026
We are now accepting applications for two new PhD positions within the HERITOUR project, an international initiative aimed at educating doctoral candidates with unique expertise in culture, cultural heritage and tourism.
Monday 30 March 2026
Tuesday 27 January 2026
In January, the American tourism researcher Dr. Bynum Boley arrived in a snow-covered Östersund. For six months, he will be part of ETOUR’s research environment, contributing with his expertise in nature-based tourism, destination development, and community engagement.
Tuesday 27 January 2026
Saturday 27 December 2025
The Department of Economics, Geography, Law and Tourism has a strong international character. A particularly large number of international students can be found in the tourism programmes, and this year the Master's programme in Tourism has students from all continents of the world.
Saturday 27 December 2025
Friday 5 December 2025
With a background spanning from the banking sector in Switzerland to fieldwork in Africa, Daryl brings a unique combination of experiences to Mid Sweden University. In his research, he examines how game developers in Lagos build skills in environments where formal education is limited.
Friday 5 December 2025
Monday 13 October 2025
On October 10, Mid Sweden University held its academic ceremony on campus Östersund. This year, ETOUR had reason to feel especially proud of Axel Eriksson, who was conferred a doctorate in tourism studies during the ceremony. At the ceremony Axel received a wreath, ring and diploma.
Monday 13 October 2025
Wednesday 18 June 2025
ETOUR works closely with Mid Sweden University's tourism programmes. Here you can read about Lanxuan Zhang, a student at the Master's Programme in Tourism with a specialisation in Human Geography, who did her internship at ETOUR during the spring semester.
Wednesday 18 June 2025
The page was updated 5/5/2026
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