The University of Bologna in collaboration with GecoSistema

presents

2007 Summer School

Spatial Decision

Support Systems for Environmental Tourism

EconomicsRimini Rimini (ITALY)(ITALY), ,

September 09-16 2007September 09-16 2007

Aim of the School

• To introduce the participants to an To introduce the participants to an advanced and professional knowledge advanced and professional knowledge of of Spatial Decision Support Systems Spatial Decision Support Systems that may be implemented in that may be implemented in Geographic Information Systems Geographic Information Systems with specific reference to with specific reference to land land planningplanning for for environmental tourismenvironmental tourism development.development.

Course features• Lectures and practical exercises using a computer Lectures and practical exercises using a computer

lab fully equipped with dedicated software lab fully equipped with dedicated software • Extensive computer trainingExtensive computer training• Case studiesCase studies• Tools for the quantitative assessment of tourist Tools for the quantitative assessment of tourist

potential related to climate, morphology, cultural potential related to climate, morphology, cultural and natural landscape resourcesand natural landscape resources

• During the School, the software used for analysis During the School, the software used for analysis will be distributed, along with will be distributed, along with

• Further reading material for academic insightsFurther reading material for academic insights• Social activities aimed at facilitating informal Social activities aimed at facilitating informal

exchange of experiences and networkingexchange of experiences and networking

Main techniques, methodologies and

subjects• Practical GIS operationPractical GIS operation

Web data retrievalWeb data retrievalGIS analysis (landscape visual assessment, GIS analysis (landscape visual assessment, landscape suitability analysis for tourism, cost landscape suitability analysis for tourism, cost distance, accessibility, optimal path analysis)distance, accessibility, optimal path analysis)MCA and MOLAMCA and MOLAHands-on exercise about a tourism opportunity Hands-on exercise about a tourism opportunity study using GIS and MCAstudy using GIS and MCAPublication on Google Earth and web-based Publication on Google Earth and web-based cartographycartography

• The tools will be specifically applied to case The tools will be specifically applied to case studies on tourism planning and developmentstudies on tourism planning and development

Lectures Organisation

• The Lectures of the Summer School convey The Lectures of the Summer School convey theory as well as theory as well as practical skillspractical skills in a strongly in a strongly interactive environment interactive environment

• Lectures are daily full timeLectures are daily full time• Lectures and reading material will be in Lectures and reading material will be in

EnglishEnglish• Time for self-study is warranted dailyTime for self-study is warranted daily• Discussion with the lecturers is warranted Discussion with the lecturers is warranted

throughout the day and during social events throughout the day and during social events aside.aside.

The lecturers• Prof. Fiorella DallariProf. Fiorella Dallari, , professor of Geography, School of Economics, professor of Geography, School of Economics,

University of BolognaUniversity of Bologna

• Prof. Piero SecondiniProf. Piero Secondini, , professor of Urban Planning, School of professor of Urban Planning, School of Architecture, University of BolognaArchitecture, University of Bologna

• Dr. Alberto PistocchiDr. Alberto Pistocchi, , geographer and land planner, Gecosistema – geographer and land planner, Gecosistema – Cesena/RiminiCesena/Rimini

• Dr. Silvia GrandiDr. Silvia Grandi, geographer, School of Economics, University of , geographer, School of Economics, University of BolognaBologna

• Prof. B.MorucciProf. B.Morucci, , geographer, University of Paris “Sorbonne”geographer, University of Paris “Sorbonne”

• Dr. Stefano BagliDr. Stefano Bagli, , environmental engineer, GIS and modeling expert, environmental engineer, GIS and modeling expert, Gecosistema – Cesena/RiminiGecosistema – Cesena/Rimini

• Dr. Enrica Dall’AraDr. Enrica Dall’Ara, , landscape architect, Cesenalandscape architect, Cesena

• Dr. Davide GenelettiDr. Davide Geneletti, , lecturer and researcher in environmental lecturer and researcher in environmental appraisal, School of Engineering, University of Trentoappraisal, School of Engineering, University of Trento

• Mr. Paolo MazzoliMr. Paolo Mazzoli, , environmental engineer, GIS expert, Gecosistema environmental engineer, GIS expert, Gecosistema – Cesena/Rimini– Cesena/Rimini

• Ms. Paola NapolitanoMs. Paola Napolitano, , geologist and geographer, GIS expert, Naplesgeologist and geographer, GIS expert, Naples

Main Target Partecipants

• PhD StudentsPhD Students• Young professionalsYoung professionals• Public Administration professionalsPublic Administration professionals• Graduate (or Last year Undergraduate) Graduate (or Last year Undergraduate)

University StudentsUniversity Students– in Spatial Planning, Tourism, Economic and Political in Spatial Planning, Tourism, Economic and Political

Geography and Landscape ManagementGeography and Landscape Management

from all over the worldfrom all over the world..

RiminiRimini is a top destination for holidays in Europe, featuring a unique combination of relaxing beach life, opportunities for sports and wellness, nightlife, culture and artistic heritage from the Roman age to the Renaissance, excellent Italian cuisine and winery. You may discover its fancy sides while exploring the dreamland of film director Federico Fellini. In the true spirit of hospitality in Romagna, we warmly welcome you to enjoy the side events of the School during one of the most charming periods of the year.

Practicalities• Practical info:Practical info:

– RegistrationRegistration– ProgrammeProgramme– Overview of the School and RiminiOverview of the School and Rimini– Accommodation and mealsAccommodation and meals

Browse the School’s web site:Browse the School’s web site:http://www.unibo.it/Portale/Relazioni+Internazionali/Summer+School/summer/ScienzeFinanziarieEconomiche/Spatial_Decision_Support_Systems_in_Environmental_Tourism_Economics.htm

• Additional Information: Additional Information: • Gecoschool@gecosistema.it

• Dr Alberto Pistocchi, school tutor: phone +39-3384482959Dr Alberto Pistocchi, school tutor: phone +39-3384482959