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Caroline Scarles is a Professor of Technology in Society at the University of Surrey's School of Hospitality and Tourism Management. She holds leadership roles in the Centre for Digital Transformation in the Visitor Economy and serves on national/international advisory boards, including the Royal Geographical Society's Geographies of Leisure and Tourism Research Group. Her research focuses on technology's role in social good, healthy ageing, and cultural sustainability through innovations like augmented reality in arts/heritage and digital solutions for tourism.
Education: MA, MSc, PhD (degrees not detailed further). Research collaborations span £multi-million grants from EPSRC, ESRC, and Innovate UK, addressing topics like nature engagement post-pandemic, virtual tourism during lockdown, and immersive technologies for elderly care. She supervises over 10 PhD students and advises Visit Surrey, Surrey Cultural Partnership, and Surrey Hills Arts. Notable projects include the Next Generation Paper (£1.174m) and Digital Futures in Arts and Heritage (£14k).
Her work bridges academia and industry, emphasizing ethical tourism practices, community engagement, and technology's societal impact. Recent studies explore travel vlogs' influence, social media-induced tourism challenges, and conservation philanthropy. She publishes in journals like Tourist Studies, Tourism Management, and Personal and Ubiquitous Computing.
- Grants: Over £1.5m secured across 12+ projects
- Labs/Teams: Director of DIGMY Centre; collaborator on Smartify, Let's Explore AR
- Awards: Lead Editor of Tourist Studies; ESRC-funded research impact on tour operator policies
