Martin Robertson

Dr. Martin Robertson is an Associate Professor in the Business School at Edinburgh Napier University, specializing in festival and event management. His research spans leadership, gender inequality, sustainability, and tourism futures.

• BA (Hons), MA, PhD
• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)

Key research areas include:

• Gender disparities in festival leadership
• UN SDGs integration in event practices
• Resilience and future-proofing in events education
• Sustainable event design and audience behavior

His recent publications analyze:

• Gender inequality in Edinburgh's festivals
• Deep learning applications for tourism futures
• Safety protocols at mass gatherings
• Evaluating SDG contributions through business events

Robertson supervises PhD candidates and contributes to the Tourism Research Centre's initiatives.