Synergizing Management, Culture, and Arts for Tourism Development - Vol. 2

This book features the second volume of the proceedings of the 12th International Conference of the International Association of Cultural and Digital Tourism (IACuDiT) with the theme “Management, Culture and Arts Synergies for Future Innovative Tourism Development”, which took place in Corfu, Greece, from September 2-4, 2025. This book offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary exploration of contemporary tourism by focusing on five interrelated thematic pillars, which are following the four chapters of volume one: V. Cultural Heritage and Identity in Tourism VI. Food, Wine, and Gastronomy Tourism VII. Innovation and Competitiveness in Hospitality VIII. Policies and Regional Development IX. Soft Skills, Leadership, and Talent Management in Tourism Across its chapters, the book argues that tourism today operates within a complex ecosystem in which culture, local resources, governance, and human capital converge to shape sustainable destinations and meaningful visitor experiences. Overall, the book provides an integrated understanding of tourism as a field shaped by culture, local resources, strategic governance, and human capital. Through a holistic lens, it offers insights for academics, practitioners, and policymakers aiming to build resilient, culturally rich, and future-ready tourism destinations.