Kamilla Swart-Arries

Dr. Kamilla Swart-Arries is an Associate Professor and Director of the MS Sport and Entertainment Management Program at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), a joint initiative with the University of South Carolina. She holds affiliations with Qatar Foundation's 2022 FIFA World Cup master program and the UNESCO Chair on Governance & Social Responsibility in Sports. With 30 years of experience in sport, tourism, and event management, she has advised both public and private sectors globally.

Educational Qualifications:

• EdD in Sport Tourism (Illinois State University, 2001)
• MA in Human Movement Studies (Rhodes University, 1995)
• BA in Human Movement Studies (Rhodes University, 1993)
• BA in Human Movement and Psychology (Rhodes University, 1992)

Research Interests: Focuses on sports tourism, mega-event impacts, sustainability in sport, and inclusion. Her work explores legacy creation, socio-economic impacts of events like the FIFA World Cup, and equitable access to sports.

Awards:

• 2009 Researcher of the Year (Black Business Quarterly)
• 2001 & 2000 Raptor Awards (Association of Marketers SA)
• 1990 Top 10 Outstanding Persons in Sports Tourism (Canada)

Advising & Leadership: Served as Co-Chair of the 2023 World Association of Sport Management Conference. Her roles include leadership at the Durban Events Corporation and UNESCO initiatives. Active in shaping Qatar's sport legacy through FIFA 2022 research.

Labs/Teams: Engaged with UNESCO's Governance & Social Responsibility in Sports and the HBKU program's interdisciplinary teams.