Tourism destination development and community development
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This topic is a specialist area of multiple academics at the School of Management. Research draws on a range of disciplines, (management, marketing, economics, sociology and anthropology) to investigate issues surrounding tourism and hospitality in the public, not for profit and corporate sectors and their impact on community development through destination development.
Potential PhD topics
The School will consider any research topic that interests potential PhD students; however, students will benefit from researching in areas that align with the School's strengths. Please contact the Faculty to discuss your PhD topic.
Alternatively you may contact one of our academics below to discuss your area of interest.
- Rail Trails as a Tourism and Community Development Tool - Dr Sue Beeton
- Value measurement and creation - Dr Lisa Melsen


