Fabian Weber

Prof. Dr. Fabian Weber is a Professor and Project Manager at the Institute of Tourism and Mobility (ITM), Lucerne School of Business, part of Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts. He holds a doctorate from the Research Institute for Leisure and Tourism in Berne. His roles include Head of the Bachelor's Programme in Hospitality Management, Head of the Tourism Coaching Programme, and Member of the Institute Management Board. Weber specializes in sustainable tourism development, CSR, overtourism, and climate change impacts on tourism.

Education:

• Doctorate in Geography and Tourism from the Research Institute for Leisure and Tourism, Berne.
• Studies in Geography, Sociology, and Environmental Protection at the University of Basel.

Research Interests: Weber focuses on sustainable tourism strategies, overtourism mitigation, CSR in hospitality, and climate resilience. His work bridges academic research with practical tools for destinations and businesses, such as the Swisstainable sustainability program. He emphasizes translating complex sustainability concepts into actionable frameworks for stakeholders.

Key Projects:

• Swisstainable: A national sustainability program for Swiss tourism destinations.
• LUNA Project: Enhancing Lucerne's sustainability and competitiveness.
• Overtourism Studies: Analyzing solutions for destinations like Luzern and Rigi.

Scientific Awards:

• Publikationspreis der Hochschule Luzern for the Leitfaden Nachhaltige Tourismusangebote.
• Best Paper Designation for Sustainability Management of Hotels: How Do Customers Respond in Online Reviews?

Grants & Advisory: Weber leads projects funded by organizations like Helvetas Vietnam and the Swiss Tourism Forum. He advises on sustainable product development, CSR integration, and overtourism policy.

Labs & Teams: Active in the Tourism Innovation Lab, focusing on sustainable tourism products and digital tools for destination management.