Knowledge Management Model in Scientific Tourism Applied to Conferences, Prof. Víctor García, Prof. Lina Estrada
Professor Víctor Hugo Medina García
Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas, Bogotá D.C
Colombia
ORCID: 0000-0002-0989-8676
Professor Lina Maria Medina Estrada
Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas, Bogotá D.C
Colombia
ORCID: 0009-0007-2494-542X
Paper Type: Research
DOI: 10.47556/B.OUTLOOK2025.23.13
Received: 11 November 2025 / Revised: 11 December 2025 / Accepted: 27 December 2025 / Published: 30 December 2025
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of experiences offered to participants at scientific conferences, as well as their influence on the preservation of natural resources.
Methodology: The methodology applied analysed knowledge management practices 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: The main findings were the 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/Originality of Research: The value of this research was to enrich 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; Tourist Experiences.
Citation: Garcia, V. H. M., and Estrada, L. M. M. (2025): Knowledge Management Model in Scientific Tourism Applied to Conferences. In Ahmed, A. (Ed.): United Nations: What Next After 2030 Agenda and SDGs. World Sustainable Development Outlook 2025, Vol. 21, pp. 181-194. WASD: London, United Kingdom.
