Marta Ripoll
Professor of Geography · University of Alicante
Twenty years studying tourist pressure in the Mediterranean. Author of Costa Llena.
17 October 2026 · Alicante
One day to rethink coastal tourism
Nine talks, four workshops and 300 people working in hospitality, accommodation and public management. Limited capacity.
Capacity limited to 300 seats. Last year it sold out in three weeks.
The 2025 edition in numbers
And this year we're expanding to two parallel rooms.
284
Attendees
Sold out
18
Speakers
From six countries
9.1/10
Average rating
Post-event survey
72%
Coming back
Attendees returning in 2026
Programme
Main room. Parallel workshops are chosen when you pick up your badge.
09:00
Registration and coffee
Badge pickup in the lobby and welcome coffee with the sponsors.
09:45
How much tourism can a coast take
Opening talk by Marta Ripoll, professor of Geography at the University of Alicante.
11:15
Cases: three towns that said enough
Panel with tourism officers from Xàbia, Cadaqués and Formentera.
13:00
Lunch in the courtyard
Local-produce catering included in the ticket. Vegetarian and gluten-free options.
15:00
Parallel workshops
Four 90-minute workshops: water, waste, seasonal employment and open data.
17:30
Conclusions and wine
Closing session with conclusions from each workshop and wine from local wineries.
The 2025 edition
Four hundred people, two rooms and a courtyard for lunch in the sun.
Confirmed speakers
We're still closing the programme: three names left to announce.
Tomeu Vidal
Tourism councillor · Formentera
He drove the island's vehicle cap, the first in Spain. He'll tell us what worked and what didn't.
Alice Renard
Destination consultant · Marseille
She advises towns in southern France on off-season strategy and water management.
Nacho Cardona
Director · Sal y Pino Hotels
He converted four beach hotels into long-season accommodation. He'll talk numbers.
Tickets
Capacity of 300. The ticket includes lunch, coffee and materials.
| Early bird€45/until 31 July | General€70/ticketAvailable | Student€25/with student ID | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to all talks | |||
| One workshop of your choice | |||
| Lunch and coffees included | |||
| Talk recordings | |||
| Attendance certificate | · | ||
| Sector internship board | · | · | |
| No longer available | Buy a ticket | Buy a ticket |
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Prices include VAT. Full refund for cancellations until 1 October.
Supported by
Institutions and companies that make the event possible.
Alicante City CouncilHosts the auditorium and the workshop roomUniversity of AlicanteGrants for 40 studentsSal y Pino HotelsFixed rate for attendeesChamber of CommerceSaturday mentoring programmeBodegas AlcaideWine for the closing dinnerCafé BrumaBoth coffee breaks
Frequently asked questions
What you write to us before buying a ticket.
Is lunch included?
Yes, lunch and two coffee breaks. When buying your ticket you say whether you're vegetarian, vegan or coeliac.
Are the talks recorded?
Yes. Attendees receive the videos two weeks later, with Spanish and English subtitles.
Can I transfer my ticket?
Yes, until 48 hours before, by writing to us with the details of the person attending.
Is there a group discount?
From five tickets there's a 15% discount. Write to us and we'll send a single payment link.
60 tickets left
Last year we sold out three weeks early. If you're coming with a team, book now and we'll sort the names later.
Organisation and press
For group tickets, sponsorship or press accreditation, write to us and we'll reply within 24 working hours.
- hola@encuentrolitoral.es
- +34 600 000 000
- Congress Centre, Avenida de Aguilera 30, 03007 Alicante, Spain