Ernst Jonker

Ernst Jonker is a Professor in Sustainability in Hospitality and Tourism at NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences. He holds an MBA from the Universities of Twente (NL) and Cardiff (UK), specializing in sustainability. His roles include theme manager within the Agenda Conscious Destinations at CELTH and membership in the Sustainability research group since 2020, focusing on sustainable food in hospitality.

• Education: French/Sociology studies at Teacher Training College Leeuwarden and University of Groningen
• MBA from Universities of Twente & Cardiff

Research interests span sustainability integration in hospitality education, environmental management systems, and curriculum development for vocational sectors. His work emphasizes practical implementation of sustainability frameworks in institutions and industries.

Co-authored influential papers on sustainability in universities of applied sciences, presented at academic conferences. Current research explores sustainable food systems within hospitality contexts.

No scientific awards explicitly noted, but his contributions to sustainability education are recognized through institutional roles.

Developed Work & Study programs in hotel management (2011–present) and co-created the part-time bachelor’s program in hotel management (1999–2004). Certified coach after training at School voor Coaching.

Previously worked in educational consulting (Polemological Institute, COBO), environmental systems implementation (CPB), and corporate sustainability consulting.