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Prof. Dr. Sven Groß is a full professor at Harz University of Applied Sciences, where he has held the chair in transport management since 2005. He serves as coordinator for the master's program in 'Tourism and Destination Management' and previously led the bachelor's program in 'Tourism Management'. He is also deputy director of the Institute for Tourism Research (ITF) since 2022 and a fellow of the German Institute for Tourism Research (2023). Formerly, he was a member of the New Zealand Tourism Research Institute (2007–2023) and held advisory roles at inspektour GmbH (2014–2021) and the German Society for Tourism Research (2015–2018).
- Doctorate from TU Dresden (2004)
- Engineering degree from Technical University of Dortmund (1998)
- Studied tourism geography at University of Trier
His research spans tourism and transport systems, including airline management, adventure tourism, and GPS-based mobility analysis. He has pioneered empirical studies on tourist movement patterns using GPS tracking and tablet interviews, particularly in the Harz Mountains. His work explores low-cost airline economics, sustainable tourism practices, and the integration of technology in destination management. Recent publications highlight deep-nature glamping trends and the impact of climate change on outdoor tourism.
His 100+ publications include 18 specialist books and analyses of low-cost airline strategies, adventure tourism demographics, and mobility behavior. He contributes methodological innovations in combining GPS data with qualitative interviews.
Scientific recognition includes:
- Fellow of German Institute for Tourism Research (2023)
- Editorial Board, Tourism Review
- Ad hoc reviewer for 20+ journals
He advises on tourism projects in the Harz region and collaborates internationally on mobility studies. His lab work focuses on software tools like GimTo for tracking tourist behavior and optimizing infrastructure.
