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Laura James is an Associate Professor in the Department of Culture and Learning at Aalborg University (Denmark), affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. Her research focuses on sociocultural aspects of sustainability and green transitions, particularly in the context of tourism and regional development. She leads the Tourism Research Unit (TRU) and contributes to initiatives like the CROCUS project, exploring cultural and creative tourism in rural areas. Her work emphasizes Arctic cruise tourism, sustainable practices, and policy frameworks for resilient destinations.
Research Interests: James investigates sustainable tourism models, green transitions in coastal and Arctic regions, and the socio-economic dynamics of cruise tourism. She examines how transformative events (e.g., pandemics, climate change) impact tourism systems and regional resilience. Her studies often integrate practice theory and evolutionary economic geographies to analyze destination development and policy interventions.
- Projects:
- Principal Investigator: Viden til Tiden 2.0 (2022–2023)
- Co-Investigator: CROCUS (2024–2027) – Cross-border cultural tourism in rural regions
- Contributor: Arctic Coastal Ecosystems (2020–2024)
- Media & Outreach:
- Contributed to policy debates on sustainable tourism and regional development in Danish media
- Co-authored policy briefs on green tourism and cluster organizations
- Collaborations:
- International partnerships in Greenland, Iceland, and across Europe
- Active in Arctic tourism research networks
Laura James’ research bridges academic inquiry with practical applications, aiming to foster sustainable tourism practices and resilient regional economies.
