Christos Pantelidis

Overview

Dr. Christos Pantelidis is a Lecturer in the Department of Marketing, International Business and Tourism at Manchester Metropolitan University. He holds a PhD from the same institution focusing on VR's impact on place attachment in rural tourism destinations. His academic roles include teaching digital marketing, research methods, and customer experience management across undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

Education

• Bachelor of Arts (2007–2011) in Tourism Management from Heilbronn, Germany
• Master of Arts (2012–2015) in Business Management from University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
• PhD (2016–2021) in Tourism Studies from Manchester Metropolitan University
• PGCert in Learning and Teaching (2017–2021)

Research Focus

Pantelidis specializes in immersive technologies' impact on tourist behavior, particularly VR's role in enhancing place attachment and destination marketing. His work explores how virtual experiences influence loyalty and engagement in rural tourism contexts. Key themes include accessibility, place knowledge, and memory formation through VR.

Publications

Recent work includes a 2024 study in the International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management analyzing VR's moderating effects on tourist attachment levels. His research bridges technology adoption and traditional tourism theory, offering actionable insights for destination management.

Awards

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)

Teaching & Mentorship

Supervises undergraduate/postgraduate dissertations and serves as a personal tutor. Teaches courses in digital marketing, international business management, and international tourism.