Ellen de Groot

Ellen de Groot is a Lecturer at the Centre of Expertise Leisure, Tourism and Hospitality (CELTH) at Breda University of Applied Sciences, affiliated with the Academy for Tourism Research. Her work focuses on community-based tourism, equitable value distribution, and regional tourism impacts. She has collaborated on projects in the Netherlands and internationally, including frameworks for measuring resident benefits and equitable destination management.

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Her research explores storytelling in tourism, sustainable tourism models, and the intersection of tourism with local communities. Notable outputs include the 'Wegwijzer voor het meten van bewonersprofijt' guide and the 'Agenda Bewuste Bestemmingen' project.

Ellen has developed tools like the Museum Impact Toolkit (MIT) and contributed to regional impact studies in Alphen-Chaam and Gilze en Rijen. Her work emphasizes practical applications for policy and community engagement.

Grants & Projects: Co-PI on 'Agenda Bewuste Bestemming' (ongoing), 'Meten van bewonersprofijt' (2024-2025), and 'Envisioning an Equitable Tourism Model' (2023-2024). Active in organizing academic events like the 'Symposium "Radar voor het stadsgevoel".'