Marina Novelli

Professor Marina Novelli is a faculty member at the University of Brighton, specializing in tourism and sustainability. Her work critically examines the intersections of travel, development, and sustainability, emphasizing multi-disciplinary and participatory approaches to improve decision-making in tourism management across Africa, Asia, and Europe. Her inaugural lecture in 2017 highlighted her commitment to leveraging critical social science perspectives to drive progressive social change and address challenges like climate change, social justice, and corporate responsibility.

Her research integrates themes such as poverty reduction, fair trade principles, and natural resource protection, aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals. She advocates for actionable solutions through tourism practices that prioritize ethical and sustainable outcomes.