Knowledge management model for sustainable scientific tourism applied to conferences, Prof. Víctor García, Tania Pardo, Lina Estrada

Professor Víctor Hugo Medina García, Tania Guzman Pardo and Lina Maria Medina Estrada
Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas
Colombia

Purpose: To investigate the impact of experiences offered to participants at scientific conferences, as well as their influence on the preservation of natural resources.
Methodology: Knowledge management practices were analyzed in various destinations and companies in the sector, addressing aspects such as staff training, scientific content generation, collaboration with local experts, and social impact measurement. A model and architecture for knowledge management in sustainable scientific tourism was proposed.
Findings: Identification of best practices in knowledge management, recommendations for improving the conference attendee experience and destination sustainability, and a deeper understanding of how science and tourism can coexist for mutual benefit.
Value: Enriching the synergy between science and tourism, opening new perspectives for scientific outreach and environmental conservation in the context of scientific tourism conferences.
Keywords: Knowledge Management; Scientific Tourism; Scientific Conferences; Environmental Conservation; Tourism Experiences.