The death of inns in Tyrol: An evaluation of the background and challenges: This research initiative deals with the challenges and backgrounds of the death of guest houses while evaluating the package of measures recently developed by the province of Tyrol for young entrepreneurs operating them. Further information at alexander.plaikner@uibk.ac.at 

Socio-economic sustainability of family businesses in Tyrolean tourism: Future model for the main source market Germany? : We analyze the values and needs of the "early Generation Y" from Germany in relation to family-run hotel businesses in order to derive a long-term product and offer developmental ideas. For further information contact birgit.pikkemaat@uibk.ac.at  and  sarah.eichelberger@uibk.ac.at

Smart and green cities: The focus is on the question of what concrete elements a city has to offer that make visitors perceive it as smarter (e.g. more efficient, technologically advanced, greener, and more socially inclusive). Further information at mike.peters@uibk.ac.at 

Mindfulness in gastronomy. Using a mystery check questionnaire, cafés, restaurants and bars in Innsbruck were evaluated anonymously by testers from different age groups. Does greater mindfulness lead to more consumption and an increased intention to revisit? Further information at mike.peters@uibk.ac.at