Raul Guizzo serves as a Deputy Director of NeuroLandscape EU and Board Member of NeuroLandscape Singapore, where he supports the organisation’s mission to advance research, education, and advocacy on the restorative benefits of nature for cognitive health and well-being. With a background spanning education, tourism development, and cross-cultural communication, he contributes a multidisciplinary perspective to the team’s work in bridging science, design, and public engagement.
Prior to joining NeuroLandscape, Raul worked in the travel and tourism sector, specializing in sustainable tourism and content development at a regional and international level. His experience includes designing educational programs, managing stakeholder collaborations, and translating technical research into accessible public-facing materials—skills he now applies to promoting evidence-based strategies for nature-based health interventions.
Fluent in multiple languages and deeply engaged in cultural exchange, Raul is particularly interested in the intersection of urban planning, social equity, and environmental neuroscience. He holds a degree in Wine Tourism Innovation and B.A in Arts & Humanities, and has lived and worked across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, fostering a global outlook on community-centered solutions.
Publications
Books & Chapters
Guizzo, R., Braga, J. L., Mota. C., Bras, S., Borges, I., (2025). The Wine Tourist Cannot Live by Wine Alone: Considerations for Conceptualizing a Restaurant at an Established Wine Tourism Site [in] Wine Tourism and Landscapes: Challenges and Opportunities for a Sustainable Approach, Springer Nature: Switzerland AG. [link]
Research & Editing: Clavé, S. A. (2019). The global theme park industry. Cabi.
Online articles
- Guizzo R. (2024) Grand Canyon Tours from Las Vegas: A FULL Comparison Guide . TourScanner. https://tourscanner.com/blog/author/raul/.
- Guizzo R. (2024) 13 Best Port Wine Cellars in Porto. TourScanner. https://tourscanner.com/best-port-wine-cellars-in-porto
- Guizzo R. (2024) Wine Tours and Tastings in Porto. TourScanner. https://tourscanner.com/s/porto/i/wine-tours-and-tastings
- Guizzo R. (2024) Douro Valley: Day Trips and Tours from Porto. TourScanner. https://tourscanner.com/s/porto/i/douro-valley
- Guizzo R. (2024) 92 Fun and Unusual Things to Do in Las Vegas. TourScanner. https://tourscanner.com/fun-things-to-do-in-las-vegas
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Guizzo R. (2024) ATV Tours & Quad Biking in Las Vegas. TourScanner. https://tourscanner.com/s/las-vegas/i/quad-tours
- Guizzo R. (2024) World of Difference: Generating City Stereotypes with AI. TourScanner. https://tourscanner.com/generating-city-stereotypes-with-ai
- Guizzo R. (2024) Burj Khalifa Travel Guide. TourScanner. https://tourscanner.com/s/dubai/i/burj-khalifa
Other publications
Guizzo, R. (2022). The Wine Tourist Cannot Live by Wine Alone Considerations for Conceptualizing a Restaurant at an Established Wine Tourism Site (Master's thesis, Universidade do Porto (Portugal)).https://hdl.handle.net/10216/147728
Creative works published in Coastlines Literary Magazine (http://www.fau.edu/coastlines)
Articles published by the BCC Observer, FAU University Press, and the Homeless Voice
Memberships & Distinctions
- International Amusement Parks Association, IAPAA Member 2019-present
- Volunteer at Habitat for Humanity
- Volunteer at Dania Beach PATCH (People’s Access to Community Horticulture)
- Member of HandsOn Broward (Florida, United States)
- Member of Sigma Tau Delta (National English Honor’s Society of the United States)
- Aisling Award for Poetry in 2010