Dimah Ajeeb

Dimah Ajeeb is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Westminster, affiliated with both the Westminster School of Architecture + Cities and the School of Business. She leads the MA Tourism Management and MA Event Design and Management programs.

• BSc in Architectural Engineering (First Class Honours) - Damascus University (2006)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Architecture and Urban Design (Distinction) - Damascus University (2006)
• MURP in Urban and Regional Planning (Distinction) - State University of New York (2012)
• PhD in Visitor Economy and Tourism Governance (2025) - University of Greenwich

Her research spans Tourism Governance, Multi-Level Governance, Crisis Management, Urban Design, and Community-Led Regeneration. She examines how political economy, devolution, and digital-free tourism intersect with resilient destination planning.

Her recent work focuses on multi-level governance frameworks for crisis response in tourism, including post-pandemic recovery, resilient destination models, and decentralization in England. Key articles analyze funding models, governance typologies, and community empowerment.

Scientific awards include:

• 2012 Planning Excellence Award (APA, Western New York Section)
• 2012 Outstanding Project Award (APA New York Upstate Chapter)
• Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) (2006 graduate with highest marks)

She contributes to knowledge exchange with the Somers Town Neighbourhood Forum, integrating student projects into community-led regeneration initiatives. Her consultancy reports and workshops emphasize heritage preservation and inclusive planning.