Urban Leisure & Tourism Lab Rotterdam is a city lab located near the Zuidplein shopping centre. Together with students and organisations, we explore the ways in which tourism and leisure activities can contribute positively to the city.
In our view, tourism and recreation are not stand-alone activities, which is why we collaborate with local authorities, businesses, residents, entrepreneurs, researchers and students. On the basis of projects, we investigate how tourism in Rotterdam can be blended with education, work, sports, culture and healthcare with the objective of making both elements and the city better.
Our research results and projects demonstrate how tourism can be used to find a solution to urban issues. The results are of interest to anyone involved in tourism and leisure activities in a city.
At the Urban Leisure & Tourism Lab Rotterdam we collaborate closely with city partners such as the municipality, businesses and sectors including healthcare, education, sports and culture. Would you like to join us? Find out who is already working in the lab.
If there is an issue that you would like to investigate with us or you think your organisation could contribute to one of our projects, or if you would you like to put a city quarter on the map by organising an event that would attract visitors and be relevant to your neighbourhood at the same time.
