Donagh Horgan

Donagh Horgan serves as a researcher at Inholland University of Applied Sciences, where he is embedded within the Lectorate New Urban Tourism—a dedicated research unit addressing contemporary challenges in metropolitan tourism ecosystems through applied science and industry collaboration.

His scholarly focus spans the intersection of urban development and tourism, with concentrated expertise in sustainable tourism frameworks, cultural heritage preservation within city environments, and socio-economic impact analysis of tourism policies. This work emphasizes practical implementation through partnerships with municipal governments, hospitality sectors, and community stakeholders to foster resilient urban tourism models.

As a core member of the New Urban Tourism research group, Horgan contributes to projects examining destination management innovations, visitor flow optimization, and community-centric tourism strategies. The lectorate functions as a knowledge hub connecting academic research with professional practice, regularly producing policy briefs, industry workshops, and collaborative initiatives aimed at balancing tourism growth with urban livability.