معرفی
Roles and Affiliations:
Professor of Tourism Employment at Bournemouth University, Deputy Director of the International Centre for Tourism and Hospitality Research (ICTHR). Holds honorary positions as Honorary Professor at Hong Kong's Technological and Higher Education Institute and Visiting Professor at the University of Maribor and University of Zagreb.
Education:
PhD in Tourism Human Resources Management (University of Surrey, 1995), MSc Tourism Management (University of Surrey, 1992), BA (Hons) Geography (University of Leicester, 1991).
Research Focus:
Specializes in labor dynamics, human resources, and technological impacts in tourism. Key areas include migrant worker experiences, digital nomadism, work-life balance, and sustainable development (SDGs 3 & 8). Advocates for the 'life history method' to assess labor markets. Recent projects explore climate change's effect on tourism work and family rituals in the digital age.
Publications and Impact:
Over 150 peer-reviewed articles, including work on gig economy exploitation (2024), digital nomad practices (2025), and ghost kitchens (2022). Serves on editorial boards of six journals and advises agencies like UKRI and UNWTO.
Awards and Recognition:
Elected Fellow of the International Academy for the Study of Tourism (2025), recipient of the Bournemouth University 'Your Brilliant' Student Award for international student support.
Grants and Collaboration:
Led EU-funded SAIL project (active aging via tourism), EPSRC-supported 'Family Rituals 2.0' (technology and work-life balance). Collaborates with UNWTO on human capital development initiatives.
Teaching and Mentorship:
Supervised over 20 PhD students, focusing on global tourism challenges. External examiner roles at universities in the UK and Hong Kong. Known for innovative doctoral training programs and support for international learners.
