Hugues Séraphin

Dr. Hugues Séraphin is a Senior Lecturer and People Lead (Principal Lecturer) in Tourism, Hospitality & Events at Oxford Brookes Business School, joining in January 2023. He holds a PhD from the University of Perpignan (France) and specializes in sustainable tourism, youth engagement in hospitality, and innovative event management. His work bridges academic research with practical applications, emphasizing child-centric tourism strategies and stakeholder collaboration in destination development.

Teaching focuses include festival management, sustainable event planning, global visitor economy dynamics, and optimizing hospitality operations. He co-leads the Collaborative Community for Sustainability Mindset Education project (2023–2025), funded by Movetia with £8,759 allocated to Brookes.

Research trends reveal a focus on family tourism psychology, overtourism solutions through childism perspectives, and innovative hospitality strategies for underrepresented demographics. His publications explore intersections between neuroscience and tourism behavior, stakeholder engagement in cultural tourism, and systemic challenges in academic recruitment.

A Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), Séraphin advocates for responsible management education, blending pedagogical innovation with real-world industry needs. His work emphasizes sustainability frameworks, equity in outdoor hospitality, and leveraging play as a competitive destination tool.