Domhnall Melly

Domhnall Melly is a Principal Investigator at the Sustainable Tourism Observatory and former Assistant Lecturer in Tourism at Atlantic Technological University's Department of Marketing, Tourism & Sport. His research focuses on sustainable tourism practices, biosecurity risks in travel, and climate change mitigation strategies within tourism enterprises. He contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to responsible consumption and climate action.

Key research interests include tourism risk management, decarbonization pathways for tourism businesses, and community perception of biosecurity threats. Collaborations span academic and industry partners in Ireland and beyond. His work addresses global challenges such as pandemic preparedness and net-zero emissions targets through case studies and policy analysis.

Recent publications explore crisis management in tourism, biosecurity impacts on host communities, and enterprise decarbonization strategies. Melly's research emphasizes practical solutions for achieving sustainable tourism goals while balancing economic and environmental priorities.