Stephen Page

Professor Stephen Page is a Professor of Business and Management at the Hertfordshire Business School, University of Hertfordshire. He served as Associate Dean (Research) from 2016 to 2023 and is the Editor of Tourism Management. His research focuses on tourism, events, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), business engagement, and dementia-inclusive visitor economies. He has authored over 100 articles and 54 books, including seminal texts in tourism studies.

Education:

• PhD in Geography, University of Leicester (1988)
• PhD (Honorary) in Tourism, University of West London (2010)
• BA (Hons) Human Geography, Staffordshire University (1984)

Research Interests:

• Visitor economy and SMEs
• Dementia care and inclusivity
• Event studies and tourism policy

Recent Projects:

• ENLIVEN (2021–2024): Enhancing quality of life for older people with cognitive impairment through nature-based tourism initiatives.

Awards:

• Chartered Association of Business Schools Journal Guide Editorial Board member
• Prime Minister's Dementia Challenge Working Group member
• Recipient of Honorary Doctorate in Tourism (2010)