Research
Mitigating overtourism through the discovery of lesser-known Points of Interest in mountain regions.
Research Themes
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Spatial analysis and mapping of tourist flows and Points of Interest across mountain territories.
Sustainable Flow Management
Strategies to redirect visitor flows from saturated sites toward lesser-known rural areas.
Spatio-Temporal Data
Modelling how tourist activity and territorial heritage evolve across space and time.
Decision Support Systems
Tools to help stakeholders and local authorities plan sustainable tourism policy.
Doctoral Research Project
Addressing the impacts of anthropogenic pressure on tourist destinations: Can slow tourism be a solution to promote lesser-known points of interest in rural mountain regions?
Current Activities
- Developing strategies for discovering lesser-known POIs to redirect flows toward rural areas.
- Collaborating with local stakeholders to enhance territorial heritage and sustainable tourism.
Prior Professional Experience
Schuman Trainee – DG Communication
European Parliament, Brussels, Belgium · 02/2024 – 06/2024
Conducted comparative research on EU national parliaments; drafted briefing documents and managed cross-border digital campaigns for youth engagement.
Junior Acquisition Manager – Marketing
Evaneos, Paris, France · 02/2023 – 08/2023
Evaluated sustainable tourism partners and developed mapping strategies for CO2 reduction; managed paid advertising and communication campaigns for sustainable travel.
Skills & Languages
Research & Methodology
Framework definition, landscape analysis, qualitative/quantitative data collection, POI detection.
Technical Tools
Excel, Python, AI/Codex, GIS software, OpenStreetMap, Visual Studio Code, PyCharm, Power BI, Overleaf.
Soft Skills
Time management, teamwork, problem-solving, documentation, scientific writing.
Languages
Italian (Native), English (C2), French (C2), Spanish (C1).