David Walter

David Walter is a Lecturer at the Institute of Tourism and Mobility (ITM) within the Lucerne School of Business at Hochschule Luzern. His academic background includes a Master's in Public and Nonprofit Management (2020) and a Bachelor's in Business Administration with a focus on Tourism and Mobility (2018). He has held roles such as Project Leader for the Municipality of Lucerne and Research Assistant at ITM. His research focuses on sustainable tourism practices, public transport policy, and mobility ecosystems in alpine regions. He has contributed to projects like the 'Mobility Ecosystem for Low-carbon and INnovative moDal shift in the Alps' and studies on hybrid lecture formats' impacts. His work often bridges policy analysis with empirical studies, including evaluations of student transport vouchers and rural coworking spaces' potential. He is active in presenting at conferences like the Swiss Transport Research Conference (STRC).

• Education:
  • 2018-2020: Master of Science in Business Administration (Public and Nonprofit Management)
  • 2015-2018: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Tourism and Mobility)
  • 2008-2011: Kaufmann EFZ (Swiss federal vocational qualification)

Research interests emphasize sustainable tourism infrastructure, public transport accessibility, and the socio-economic impacts of mobility policies. His recent work explores hybrid education models and the role of coworking spaces in reducing urban-rural disparities. He collaborates on projects addressing cross-border commuter flows and low-carbon mobility solutions in alpine regions.

His publications span peer-reviewed articles, conference presentations, and industry reports, with a focus on policy evaluation and guest perception studies in tourism. He has led research on topics like the economic significance of second homes and the societal engagement of their owners.