Nigel Halpern

Nigel Halpern is a Professor of Air Transport and Tourism Management and Head of the PhD Programme in Communication and Leadership at Kristiania University of Applied Sciences. His research focuses on accessibility, digital transformation, marketing strategy, and sustainability in air transport and tourism sectors.

Research Interests:

• Accessibility in tourism and travel for disabled individuals
• Digital maturity and transformation in airports
• Interorganisational relations and strategic alliances in aviation
• Socio-economic impacts of airports in peripheral regions

His work bridges academic theory with practical applications through projects funded by organizations like the EU Horizon 2020 and Research Council of Norway.

Articles Trends: Recent publications (2021–2024) emphasize digital technologies in airports, pandemic impacts on vulnerable travelers, and sustainable marketing practices. Themes include passenger data privacy, crisis communication, and inclusive tourism policies.

Grants & Consultancies:

• Funded projects: European COST Framework, EC ERASMUS+, Research Council of Norway (Transport 2025)
• Consulted for Avinor, Dubai Aerospace University, Norwegian Ministry of Transport

Editorial Roles: Serves on editorial boards of six journals, including Annals of Tourism Research. Authored/edited books like The Handbook of Accessible Tourism and Airport Marketing.