Michelle Callanan

Michelle Callanan is Professor of Tourism Education and Deputy Dean for Quality Assurance at University College Birmingham's School of Business, Tourism & Creative Industries. Her teaching addresses tourism disaster management, sustainable tourism, and destination planning.

Callanan's research examines sustainable tourism practices, crisis management in tourism, and diversity in tourism experiences. She investigates tourism geopolitics, border tourism dynamics, and urban tourism transformations. Recent work analyzes the impact of COVID-19 on tourism practices and the development of inclusive tourism frameworks.

Her publications explore contested tourism spaces, cultural adaptation in tourism markets, and ethical dimensions of volunteer tourism. Research demonstrates increasing focus on resilience strategies for tourism crises and community-centered approaches to destination development.

Callanan serves as consultant for tourism organizations including Fáilte Ireland and contributes to industry standards as judge for tourism awards. She maintains international collaborations through quality assurance reviews in higher education.