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Craig Wight is a Lecturer in Hospitality and Tourism and Programme Lead for undergraduate Hospitality Management programmes at Plymouth University. He holds an external role in TNE and International Partnerships (Plymouth Global). His PhD from Plymouth University underpins his academic contributions.
He specializes in destination development, cultural heritage narratives (including genocide heritage), and socio-economic impacts of tourism. His consultancy work includes projects for VisitBritain, VisitScotland, and tourism partnerships in Scotland and East Yorkshire. He has presented research globally, including conferences in Paris, Croatia, Greece, Puerto Rico, and Canada. His work appears in high-impact journals like Annals of Tourism and Tourism Management.
Craig teaches topics such as dark tourism, research methods, and business strategy. He advises national tourism organizations and has led economic impact studies for events like the 'Freedom' music festival. His expertise bridges academic research and industry application in tourism development strategies.
