As part of the celebrations marking the 30th anniversary of the Montreal Declaration "Towards a Humanist, Social Vision of Tourism", ISTO Europe will organise a celebration on 26 and 27 of November 2026 in Bologna, in partnership with AITR, as part of the 5th edition of AITR Incontra.
The two-day programme will bring together conferences, professional exchanges and convivial moments, offering ISTO and AITR members, partners, academics and stakeholders in responsible tourism an opportunity to reflect on the legacy of the Montreal Declaration and exchange on the continued relevance of its principles.
Thursday 26 November
The Montreal Declaration after 30 years and social sustainability
15:00-18:00 - Public conference - Sala Ardigò, Palazzo Hercolani, University of Bologna, Strada Maggiore 45, Bologna
The afternoon will feature a public conference dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the Montreal Declaration, taking place at Sala Ardigò, Palazzo Hercolani, University of Bologna.
Presentation of Passo dopo Passo
18:30 -DumBO, Via Camillo Casarini, Bologna
The conference will be followed by the presentation of Passo dopo Passo, a fair dedicated to walking and trekking.
Social dinner
20:00
Participants who wish to continue the evening will have the opportunity to join a convivial dinner. Dinner costs are at the participants’ own expense.
Friday 27 November
AITR Incontra - 5th edition
10:00-17:00 - Workshop - DumBO, Via Camillo Casarini, Bologna
The second day will continue with the 5th edition of AITR Incontra, a day dedicated to meetings, networking and exchanges between organisations and professionals working in responsible tourism.
The workshop is by invitation only. ISTO members interested in participating are welcome to contact us at info@isto.international, and we will coordinate with AITR regarding their participation.
Conference on Development Cooperation
11:00-12:30
A conference on development cooperation will take place alongside the workshop and will be open to participants upon registration.
Social lunch
13:00-14:00 - Officina Bistrot, DumBO, Via Camillo Casarini, Bologna
Participants will also have the opportunity to join a social lunch at Officina Bistrot, located within DumBO. Lunch is available by reservation and at the participants’ own expense.
📍 Bologna, Italy
📅 26-27 November 2026
For further information and registration, please visit the AITR website.