A PhD program in Tourism Management is a research-intensive discipline focused on advancing theoretical and empirical knowledge of tourism systems, destinations, organizations, and visitor experiences. The program employs rigorous qualitative, quantitative, and interdisciplinary research methods to investigate complex issues related to destination management, sustainable tourism, tourism marketing, hospitality, tourism policy and governance, cultural heritage, visitor behavior, tourism development, and tourism economics. Through original and methodologically rigorous research, the program aims to generate innovative and evidence-based insights that contribute to sustainable tourism development, destination competitiveness, responsible management, and the long-term social, cultural, economic, and environmental well-being of tourism destinations.