The third edition of the International Conference on Film and Literary Tourism, held at the Universidade de Caxias do Sul (Brazil), reinforced its position as a leading international forum for the study of literary and film tourism.

Focusing on narrative tourism as a driver of territorial development, innovation, and internationalisation, the conference brought together researchers, practitioners, and institutions to discuss the strategic role of these tourism typologies in destination transformation.

Over the course of three days, the programme featured keynote lectures, international roundtables, and scientific paper sessions addressing topics such as the regional impacts of literary and film tourism, territorial innovation, and the role of film commissions in tourism development.

The participation of experts from European and Latin American universities helped consolidate a global platform for knowledge exchange and networking.

The event concluded with an immersive cultural experience in the Serra Gaúcha region, highlighting the connection between territory, culture, and storytelling as key elements of tourism differentiation.

This third edition further established the conference as an international platform for research, knowledge transfer, and collaborative initiatives in a rapidly expanding field.

CETT has once again positioned itself at the forefront of literary and film tourism by co-organizing the second edition of the International Conference on Film and Literary Tourism, held at the Universidade do Algarve. Under the theme Routes, Sustainability and Digital Media, the conference delved into how cultural routes, digital media, and sustainability intersect to reshape narrative tourism. More than 50 researchers from across the globe shared insights ranging from screen tourism to the influence of travel writing on destination expectations. And with the third edition slated for Brazil in 2026, this conference is becoming a must-follow on the international scene.

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At the 1st International Conference on Literary and Film Tourism, organized by CETT-UB and the University of Algarve, professionals from the fields of literature, film, and tourism gathered to explore how narrative landscapes—whether written or visual—transform territories, create identity, and redefine education and culture. With voices such as Carme Castells, Mireia Munmany, and Stijn Reijnders, the conversation revolved around how an author can forever change the way we perceive a place, what role cinema plays in depicting cities (for better or worse), and how academia can promote strategies that not only celebrate this intangible heritage but also project it to the world.

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