Tony Johnston

Tony Johnston is a Professor at the Faculty of Business and Hospitality, Technological University of the Shannon, specializing in dark tourism, sustainable tourism development, and economic impacts of political or social crises on tourism. His research spans post-conflict regions, consumer behavior, and policy frameworks for rural and eco-tourism.

• Key Research Areas:
  • Dark Tourism
  • Sustainable Development
  • Tourism Entrepreneurship
  • Post-Conflict Economic Resilience

Johnston’s recent work focuses on forced migration’s influence on tourism entrepreneurship, dark tourism festivals, and eco-tourism strategies for rural communities. His publications integrate qualitative methodologies and interdisciplinary approaches, bridging cultural studies, economics, and environmental policy.

• Scientific Contributions:
  • Peer-reviewed articles in Current Issues in Tourism, Journal of Tourism and Cultural Change, and reports on dark sky eco-tourism
  • Collaborations with scholars in Ireland, Türkiye, Ukraine, and Iceland
  • Alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in poverty reduction and environmental sustainability