Elisa van den Heuvel

Elisa van den Heuvel is a Lecturer, Project Manager, and Researcher at the Academy for Tourism within Breda University of Applied Sciences. Her work focuses on Climate Action, Climate Adaptation, and Tourism Destination Resilience. She contributes to interdisciplinary projects like CrossReTour and leads initiatives such as 'Meten van bewonersprofijt' to evaluate resident benefits in tourism contexts.

Her research emphasizes sustainability transitions, with notable outputs including a critical evaluation of KLM's climate plan (2024) and a methodology guide for measuring community impacts of tourism (2025). She actively collaborates with organizations like CELTH and CSTT (Centre for Sustainability, Tourism and Transport), engaging in international conferences and media discussions about tourism's environmental challenges.

Van den Heuvel has participated in 5 professional activities (2024-2025), including guest lectures on sustainable tourism mobility and climate action blueprints. Her work has been featured in media outlets like R&T Magazine and Het Parool, highlighting her role in bridging academic research with real-world policy applications.