The GLTRG extends a warm welcome to academics and practitioners alike, with the aim of fostering and progressing geographical research in tourism and leisure studies.

About the GLTRG

The GLTRG was officially founded in 2000 as the result of and is a research branch of the Royal Geographical Society, with the Institute of British Geographers. Stemming from activities of the Limited Life Working Party on the Geography of British Tourism, the GLTRG now has a global reach and encompasses tourism and leisure throughout the world.

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Membership

Memberships of the GLTRG is open to all fully paid fellows (including Associate members) of the RGS-IBG. Membership of the GLTRG is free for RGS-IBG Fellows and provides you access to a range of resources, networks and events.

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Featured Research Activity

Research Activities

Nature, Health and Digital: Transcending Borders of Exclusion Through Immersive Solutions

September 27, 2020

Join us for a virtual event! Nature, Health and Digital: Transcending Borders of Exclusion Through Immersive Solutions In partnership with GLTRG and DGRG (Digital Geographies Research Group) Date: 28th September 2020. Time: 9am – 12pm Location: zoom (details provided upon registration) Register at: https://www.transient-spaces.org/nature-health-and-digital-transcending-borders-of-exclusion-through-immersive-solutions/

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PGR Event 4th July 2022: The future for tourism and leisure fieldwork in times of crises

July 7, 2022

The tourism and leisure industry has found itself in a number of different crises, not least due to the emergence of the Covid-19 pandemic, but also an increased awareness of sustainability and sustainable development. Destinations continue to face disruption, affecting travellers and businesses alike. Another group that is affected in equal measures by the aforementioned […]