Conrad Lashley

Conrad Lashley is a Professor in Hospitality Studies at the Academy of International Hospitality Research, Stenden University of Applied Science, Netherlands. He has held professorial appointments at UK universities and actively contributes to critical hospitality studies through editorial and authorship roles in key publications.

• Co-editor of Research in Hospitality Management
• Editor Emeritus of Hospitality & Society
• Authored/co-edited 18 books addressing hospitality as both a social phenomenon and commercial activity

His research focuses on the meanings of hospitableness in social and commercial contexts, with recent works exploring conflict theory, human trafficking, and over-tourism impacts. He emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, integrating sociology, geography, and cultural studies into hospitality research.

Conrad Lashley bridges academic and industry practice through consultancy and management programs, generating commercial research income. His work spans organizational behavior in leisure services, timeshare operations, and sustainable hospitality practices.