The “Scientific tourism research to build a sustainable green future” Research Group aims to advance knowledge in the field of Tourism, Economy, Agriculture by the members. It pursues innovative studies of the [circular economy]. We use an integrated, multi-, inter-, and transdisciplinary approach to achieve our goals.
The project will enable us to emerge important generalizations across over the circular economy. By addressing fundamental theoretical concepts of the project, we will advance for the reputation of MATE/we will significantly improve our ability to achieve EU funds. This research endeavors to shed light on the transformative potential of sustainable tourism in shaping a green future. By investigating the innovative development and livability aspects of rural and urban areas, we aim to understand how tourism can serve as a driver in the transition towards a circular economy areas.

Prof. Dr. Dávid Lóránt Dénes Institute of Rural Development and Sustainable Economy Research Professor Research keywords: sustainable development, tourism, hospitality, geography, earth sciences, economics, environmentalism, regional studies and sciences, circlular economy, bioeconomy, multi-, trans- and interdisciplinary fields

Al Fauzi Rahmat Institute of Rural Development and Sustainable Economy PhD student Research keywords: sustainable development, regional studies, tourism development and policy, governance, economic development, collaborative governance

Dr. Norbert Bozsik Institute of Agricultural and Food Economics College Professor Research keywords: sustainability, circular economy, food security, international agri-food trade, energy security, climate protection, renewable energies, alternative energy sources, diversification of energy sources

Prof. Dr. Zoltán Bujdosó Institute of Rural Development and Sustainable Economy University Professor Research keywords: regional development, tourism, tourism planning

Dr. Tibor Farkas Institute of Rural Development and Sustainable Economy Associate Professor Research keywords: local community, social capital, rural exodus

Moaaz Kabil Institute of Rural Development and Sustainable Economy PhD student Research keywords: regional studies, circular economy, tourism development, sustainable tourism, urbanism

Dr. Setiawan Priatmoko Institute of Rural Development and Sustainable Economy PhD student Research keywords: marketing, rural tourism, community-based tourism, mixed-method, consumer behaviour, content analysis

Dr. Erika Varga Institute of Rural Development and Sustainable Economy Associate Professor Research keywords: hr practices, post-pandemic education, higher education experience, trust building and fake news on social media, economic recovery, consumer awareness, consumption patterns

Dr. Youssef El Archi Institute of Rural Development and Sustainable Economy Research Assistant Research keywords: sustainability, sustainable tourism, destination branding, technology adoption, smart destination, neurotourism

Bai, T., Xu, D., Bi, S., Zhu, K., & Dávid, L. D. (2024). Impact of green fiscal policy on the collaborative reduction of pollution and carbon emissions: Evidence from energy saving and emission reduction policy in China. Oeconomia Copernicana, 15(4), 1263–1302.
https://doi.org/10.24136/oc.3159

Kabil, Moaaz; Rahmat, Al Fauzi; Hegedűs, Mihály; Galovics, Bernadett; Dávid, Lóránt Dénes (2024): Circular Economy and Tourism: A Bibliometric Journey through Scholarly Discourse. CIRCULAR ECONOMY (BERLIN). 2:1 Paper: HGWO7144 
https://doi.org/10.55845/HGWO7144