Sandro Carnicelli

Sandro Carnicelli is a Professor of Tourism and Leisure Studies at the University of the West of Scotland, UK, and Deputy Director of the Centre for Culture, Sport, and Events (CCSE). He is Editor-in-Chief of the World Leisure Journal, Associate Editor for Event Management, and serves on multiple editorial boards. His research focuses on tourism education, CSR in hospitality, mega events, and lifestyle sports policy. Current projects include a heritage railway feasibility study funded by the Department of Transport and curriculum design based on critical pedagogy.

Research interests span post-colonial tourism, volunteering in mega events, and sustainable development goals. Collaborations include Caledonian Railway, VisitScotland, and EventScotland. Past roles include Co-Chair of the Royal Society of Edinburgh Young Academy of Scotland (YAS).

• Education: Not explicitly listed in provided texts
• Key Projects:
  • Feasibility Study on Heritage Railway
  • Curriculum Design and Critical Pedagogy in Tourism
  • Volunteering and Mega Events Research
• Grants: Department of Transport funding for heritage railway research
• Editorial Roles:
  • World Leisure Journal (Editor-in-Chief)
  • Event Management (Associate Editor)
  • Annals of Leisure Research (Advisory Board)

Future research directions target lifestyle sports policy and tourism education innovation. Active in global collaborations, emphasizing equity and SDG alignment.