Science based advisory, evaluation and expert input for sustainable tourism.
The Institute for Tourism Sustainability provides expert guidance for academic institutions, tourism organisations, destinations, foundations and public bodies working on sustainable tourism transformation, quality assurance and evidence based decision making.
Academic programme review
External review and quality assessment of international tourism programmes at Bachelor, Master and PhD level, with a focus on academic standards, curriculum development and sustainability integration.
Evaluation and quality assurance
Expert evaluation of tourism projects, funding initiatives, awards and institutional programmes related to sustainable tourism, innovation, accessibility and transformation.
Advisory
committees
Contribution to national and international expert committees, working groups and advisory boards in the fields of sustainable tourism, climate action, innovation and destination development.
Climate and sustainability expertise
Science based input on climate change, sustainability measurement, destination resilience and responsible tourism transformation.
Project and award assessment
Review and assessment of tourism initiatives, projects and award applications for public institutions, foundations and international organisations.
Knowledge
transfer
Support for research based dialogue between academia, policy, destinations and tourism practice.
Academic review and accreditation
Prof. Dr. Dagmar Lund Durlacher has served as external reviewer for international tourism programmes at all higher education levels, including Bachelor, Master and PhD programmes.
Reviews have been conducted for:
- Agency of Science and Higher Education Croatia, 2013
- The Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education, 2018, 2019, 2021
- ASIIN, Kazakhstan, 2019 and 2025
- ASIIN, China, 2025
- AQAS, Bali, Indonesia, 2021
- AQAS, Oman, 2022
- AQAS, Indonesia, 2023
Evaluation and advisory committees
Expertise has been contributed to evaluation and advisory committees including:
- European Capital and Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism Award
- Austrian Innovation Award for Tourism
- Austrian Tourism for All Award
- One Planet Network
- TUI Care Foundation Projects
- Futouris Projects
- ÖKO Institut
International expert roles
Prof. Dr. Dagmar Lund Durlacher is actively involved in international scientific and policy related expert networks in sustainable tourism.
Selected roles include:
- Member and Lead Expert in the international Tourism Panel on Climate Change (TPCC)
- Member of UNWTO Working Group Measuring the Sustainability of Tourism
- SDG Ambassador of the Austrian State Secretary of Tourism
- Member of the Scientific Advisory Committee of Futouris