Wendy Raaphorst

Wendy Raaphorst serves as Professor and research leader for the Lectorate New Urban Tourism at Inholland University of Applied Sciences, focusing on contemporary urban tourism development through applied research methodologies.

Her research program emphasizes Urban Tourism transformation, Sustainable Tourism practices, and Tourism Innovation in metropolitan contexts, addressing critical challenges in destination management and visitor experience design. The lectorate operates at the intersection of academic research and industry implementation.

Dr. Raaphorst maintains active industry collaborations through the Lectorate New Urban Tourism, which functions as the primary research unit driving evidence-based solutions for urban tourism stakeholders. Her work prioritizes practical applications of tourism theory in real-world settings.