Carlos Romero Dexeus

Carlos Romero Dexeus is the Director of Tourism Research, Development, and Innovation at SEGITTUR (Sociedad Mercantil Estatal para la Gestión de la Innovación y las Tecnologías Turísticas), a Spanish government agency focused on promoting innovation in the tourism sector. He is recognized as a key figure behind the Spanish Strategy for Smart Tourist Destinations, which aims to enhance the country's tourism through innovative practices and technologies.12

Background and Experience

• Education: Dexeus holds a degree in Economics and a PhD in Spanish Economic Structure from Complutense University of Madrid. He also completed an Executive Master’s Degree in Tourism Business Management from Instituto de Empresa.2
• Professional Experience:
  • Previously served as Executive Director of Affiliate Members at the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).
  • Held the position of General Director for the UNWTO THEMIS Foundation.
  • Worked as an international consultant for both UNWTO and EUROSTAT, focusing on tourism statistics and economic measurement across Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East.123

Contributions

Dexeus has over a decade of experience in tourism project management, specializing in areas such as:

• Economic impact measurement of tourism.
• Development of satellite accounts.
• Policy formulation and innovation in tourism technologies.23

His work involves collaborating with various stakeholders to drive research and development initiatives that aim to modernize Spain's tourism landscape.