Lauren A. Siegelمشاهده پروفایل
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Dr. Lauren A. Siegel is a Senior Lecturer in Tourism and Events at the University of Greenwich, part of the Faculty of Business and School of Management and Marketing. She transitioned from a decade-long career in New York City’s tourism and events sector to pursue her MSc at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Distinction) and later her PhD at the University of Surrey, focusing on social media’s transformative role in tourism experiences and 'Instagrammable' destinations. Her research examines behavioral performances of travelers, destination impacts, and the interplay between digital media and cultural consumption. Her work has been featured in global media outlets such as BBC, CNN, and The Independent. Education: MSc (Distinction) in Tourism and Events Management from Hong Kong Polytechnic University; PhD in Tourism from the University of Surrey. She is affiliated with the Travel and Tourism Research Association (TTRA), International Federation for IT and Travel & Tourism (IFITT), Royal Geographical Society, and Royal Photographic Society. Research interests center on social media’s impact on tourism behaviors, digital marketing strategies, and the cultural dimensions of travel experiences. Her studies explore how platforms like Instagram shape destination perceptions, tourist behaviors, and the commodification of experiences. She also investigates emerging trends like autonomous vehicles in leisure travel and the socio-cultural effects of student mobility programs like Erasmus+. While no formal grants or advising roles are explicitly detailed, her scholarly contributions emphasize practical solutions for destinations facing overtourism and leveraging behavioral interventions. She actively engages in interdisciplinary research, blending tourism studies with digital sociology and policy analysis.












