DR James Hanrahan
Jt Lecturer
Contact Details
Jt Lecturer
Address
E: hanrahan.james@itsligo.ie
Address
E: hanrahan.james@itsligo.ie
Business & Social Sciences Central
B1057
Department of Marketing Tourism and Sport
School of Business and Social Science
ITSligo
Ash Lane, Sligo, Ireland
T: 071 9305740
E: hanrahan.james@itsligo.ie
Biography
Research Interests
Research Projects
Project | Role | Description | Start Date | End Date | |
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WILD ATLANTIC WAY RESEARCH Group | Principle Investigator | NUIG, LYIT, SSHM., ITSligo, UU. The principle aims of this research are: to collect data on the social and cultural tourism indictors for sustainable destination management. to use this data to support destinations in monitoring the social and cultural impact of tourism on the WAW | 01-JUN-16 | 01-JUN-19 | |
How tourism SMEs can grow the British tourist market to Ireland | Project Manager | A regional qualitative stakeholder analysis, to identify and generate practical strategies for tourism SMEs to develop the British market in light of The GB Path to Growth The Tourism Recovery Taskforce (2012). | 10-OCT-12 | 02-SEP-13 | |
An Assessment of Tourist Demand and Use of travel guides: a focus on the use of new technology such as downloadable APPs for SMARTPHONES and Mobile Devices | Project Manager | A study for the National Tourism Development Authority under the applied tourism research scheme incorporating an Assessment of Tourist Demand and Use of travel guides: a focus on the use of new technology such as downloadable APPs for SMARTPHONES and Mobile Devices | 12-JUN-11 | 01-MAY-12 | |
Engaging communities on the Wild Atlantic Way | Research Manager | A regional qualitative community and stakeholder analysis, to identify and generate practical strategies for Meaningful community engagement | 05-OCT-14 | 18-JUN-15 | |
Sustainable tourism and destination management in Ireland | Lead superviosr | Sustainable tourism and destination management in Ireland | 01-OCT-09 | 05-OCT-11 | |
Constraints on the development of rural tourism enterprise | lead supervisor | Constraints on the development of rural tourism enterprise | 01-JUN-05 | 01-JUN-07 | |
Mobilities Research Group | Principle Investigator | The objective of the MRG will be to support, focus and develop active research staff in the area of mobilities. The aim is to build critical mass that will result in: ¿ greater engagement by staff in mobilities research ¿ increase the number of mobilities research students ¿ increase the number of successful mobilities-related research funding applications ¿ increase the output of peer-reviewed publications in high-quality journals The MRG will establish clear linkages across the schools in IT Sligo; within the CUA and the West/North-West cluster-based Wild Atlantic Way Research group; and with the University of Ulster. | 12-OCT-16 | 14-FEB-19 |
Book Chapters
Year | Publication | |
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(2017) | 'Entrepreneurs driving tourism and hospitality'
James Hanrahan (2017) 'Entrepreneurs driving tourism and hospitality' In: James Hanrahan (eds). Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland. Ireland: IT Sligo. [Details] |
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(2009) | 'Global Conformity of Indicators for Eco-Certification Programs'
Hanrahan, J. and Conaghan, A. (2009) 'Global Conformity of Indicators for Eco-Certification Programs' In: G.Gorman and Z Mottiar (eds). Contemporary Issues in Irish and Global Tourism and Hospitality. Dublin Ireland: DIT. [Details] |
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(2010) | 'Ecotourism and Sustainability in the Tourism Sector'
Hanrahan, J. (2010) 'Ecotourism and Sustainability in the Tourism Sector' In: and John Barry and Liam Leonard (Editors) (eds). Global Ecological Politics. Bingley/Bradford UK: Emerald. [Details] |
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(2010) | 'Zombie hotels and ghost holiday home estates in Ireland, what role did the planners play?'
Hanrahan, James and Boyd, Stephen (2010) 'Zombie hotels and ghost holiday home estates in Ireland, what role did the planners play?' In: Boyd, Stephen and McMahon-Beattie, Una (eds). Tourism and Events: Opportunities, Impacts and Change. Belfast: University of Ulster. [Details] |
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(2007) | 'Ecotourism in Ireland: ecolabeling- a cross border, pan European approach'
Hanrahan. J (2007) 'Ecotourism in Ireland: ecolabeling- a cross border, pan European approach' In: Tourism and Hospitality research in Ireland, Concepts, Issues and Challenges. Ireland: WIT. [Details] |
Edited Books
Year | Publication | |
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(2017) | Entrepreneurs driving tourism and hospitality
James Hanrahan (Ed.). (2017) Entrepreneurs driving tourism and hospitality Ireland: IT Sligo ISBN 978-1-907592-06-5. [Details] |
Other Journals
Year | Publication | |
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(2021) | 'Tourism biosecurity risk management and planning: an international comparative analysis and implications for Ireland'
Melly, D., Hanrahan, J., (2021) 'Tourism biosecurity risk management and planning: an international comparative analysis and implications for Ireland' Tourism Review, 76 (1) :88-102. [DOI] [Details] |
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(2021) | 'Evidence - Informed Planning for Tourism'
McLoughlin, E., Hanrahan, J (2021) 'Evidence - Informed Planning for Tourism' Journal of Policy Research in Tourism Leisure and Events, . [DOI] [Details] |
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(2020) | 'Tourist biosecurity awareness and risk mitigation for outdoor recreation: Management implications for Ireland'
Melly, D., Hanrahan, J., (2020) 'Tourist biosecurity awareness and risk mitigation for outdoor recreation: Management implications for Ireland' Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism, 31 . [DOI] [Details] |
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(2019) | 'Biosecurity Risk and Tourist Communication in Ireland'
Hanrahan, J. Melly, D. (2019) 'Biosecurity Risk and Tourist Communication in Ireland' European Journal of Tourism Research, Vol.22 :45-61. [DOI] [Details] |
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(2018) | 'The Potential Role of Smart Mobile Technology in Mitigating Irelands Tourism Biosecurity Risk'
Melly, D., Hanrahan, J., (2018) 'The Potential Role of Smart Mobile Technology in Mitigating Irelands Tourism Biosecurity Risk' Journal of Tourism and Hospitality Management, 6 (6) :264-280. [DOI] [Details] |
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(2018) | 'European Tourism Indicator System for Sustainable Destination Management in County Donegal Ireland'
Hanrahan, J., McLoughlin, E., Duddy, AM and Duffy S (2018) 'European Tourism Indicator System for Sustainable Destination Management in County Donegal Ireland' European Journal of Tourism Research, 20 . [Details] |
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(2018) | 'Local Authority Sustainable Planning for Tourism, Lessons from Ireland: A Longitudinal Analysis'
McLoughlin, E and Hanrahan, J (2018) 'Local Authority Sustainable Planning for Tourism, Lessons from Ireland: A Longitudinal Analysis' Tourism Review, 73 (10.1108/TR-12-2017-0) . [Details] |
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(2017) | 'Assessing the Economic Impact of Event Management in Ireland: A Local Authority Perspective'
Maguire, K and Hanrahan, J. (2017) 'Assessing the Economic Impact of Event Management in Ireland: A Local Authority Perspective' Event Management: An International Journal, 21 (3) :54-85. [Details] |
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(2016) | 'Local Authority planning provision of policies and guidelines for Event Management: An Irish Perspective'
Hanrahan, J. & Maguire, K (2016) 'Local Authority planning provision of policies and guidelines for Event Management: An Irish Perspective' International Journal of Responsible Tourism, 5 (2) . [Details] |
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(2016) | 'Community Engagement in Drive Tourism: Case Study of the Wild Atlantic Way'
Hanrahan, J., Maguire, K.& Boyd, S.W. (2016) 'Community Engagement in Drive Tourism: Case Study of the Wild Atlantic Way' Journal of Heritage Tourism, special edition (4) :1-17. [Details] |
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(2016) | 'Local Authority provision of environmental planning guidelines for Event Management in Ireland'
Hanrahan, J, Maguire, K. (2016) 'Local Authority provision of environmental planning guidelines for Event Management in Ireland' European Journal of Tourism Research, 6 (2) . [Details] |
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(2016) | 'The Supply of Sustainable Tourism in Ireland'
Conaghan, A., Hanrahan, J., & McLoughlin. E. 55 (2016) 'The Supply of Sustainable Tourism in Ireland' Journal of Tourism, Challenges and Trends, 8 ((2)) :15--34. [Details] |
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(2016) | 'Local Authority planning provision for Event Management in Ireland: A socio-cultural perspective'
Hanrahan. J. & McGuire K. (2016) 'Local Authority planning provision for Event Management in Ireland: A socio-cultural perspective' Journal of Convention and Event Tourism, 17 (2) . [Details] |
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(2015) | 'A Framework for Analysing the Local Authorities Tourism Planning in Ireland: A Socio-Cultural Perspective'
Hanrahan, J and McLoughlin, E (2015) 'A Framework for Analysing the Local Authorities Tourism Planning in Ireland: A Socio-Cultural Perspective' European Journal of Tourism Research, 11 (2) :15-34. [Details] |
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(2015) | 'The Attitudes of the key Stakeholders on Sustainable Tourism in Ireland: The Holidaymaker and Tourism Enterprise Perspective'
Hanrahan, J., Conaghan, A., & McLoughlin. E (2015) 'The Attitudes of the key Stakeholders on Sustainable Tourism in Ireland: The Holidaymaker and Tourism Enterprise Perspective' Tourism: An International Interdisciplinary Journal, 63 (3) :275-293. [Details] |
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(2015) | 'Local Authority Tourism Planning in Ireland: An Environmental Perspective'
Hanrahan, J and McLoughlin, E (2015) 'Local Authority Tourism Planning in Ireland: An Environmental Perspective' Journal of Policy Research in Tourism, Leisure and Events, 7 (2) . [DOI] [Details] |
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(2015) | 'A Framework for Analysing the Local Authorities Tourism Planning in Ireland: A Socio-Cultural Perspective'
Hanrahan, J and McLoughlin, E (2015) 'A Framework for Analysing the Local Authorities Tourism Planning in Ireland: A Socio-Cultural Perspective' European Journal of Tourism Research, 11 (13) :15-34. [Details] |
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(2015) | 'The Sustainable Management of a Tourism Destination in Ireland: A Focus on County Clare'
Hanrahan, J., Conaghan, A., & McLoughlin. E. (2015) 'The Sustainable Management of a Tourism Destination in Ireland: A Focus on County Clare' Advances in Hospitality and Tourism Research, 3 (1) :62-87. [Details] |
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(2015) | 'The sustainable management of a a tourism Destination in Ireland: a focus on county Clare'
Hanrahan, J. and Conaghan, A. McLoughlin. E. (2015) 'The sustainable management of a a tourism Destination in Ireland: a focus on county Clare' Advances in Hospitality and Tourism Research (AHTR), 3 (6) :62-87. [Details] |
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(2015) | 'The sustainable management of a tourism destination in Ireland: a focus on county Clare'
Hanrahan, J. and Conaghan, A. McLoughlin. E. (2015) 'The sustainable management of a tourism destination in Ireland: a focus on county Clare' Advances in Hospitality and Tourism Research (AHTR), 12 . [Details] |
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(2015) | 'Local Authority Tourism Planning in Ireland: An Environmental Perspective'
Hanrahan, J. and McLoughlin, E. (2015) 'Local Authority Tourism Planning in Ireland: An Environmental Perspective' Journal of Policy Research in Tourism, Leisure and Events, 7 (2) . [DOI] [Details] |
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(2015) | 'Planning for the Economic Impacts of Tourism in Ireland: A Local Authority Perspective'
Hanrahan, J and McLoughlin, E (2015) 'Planning for the Economic Impacts of Tourism in Ireland: A Local Authority Perspective' Journal of Tourism Analysis, 20 (6) . [Details] |
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(2014) | 'Profiling tourism entrepreneurs and their enterprises along the Wild Atlantic Way'
Hanrahan, J. and Conaghan, A (2014) 'Profiling tourism entrepreneurs and their enterprises along the Wild Atlantic Way' Irish Business Journal, 9 (2) :56-72. [Details] |
Conference Publications
Year | Publication | |
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(2017) | Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland Conference
Hanrahan, J., Melly D (2017) Entrepreneurs potential role in mitigating tourism biosecurity risk in Ireland . In: James Hanrahan eds. Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland Conference ireland, [Details] |
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(2015) | 11th Annual Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland Conference
Hanrahan, J. and Maguire, K (2015) Collaborative Sustainable Development in Drive Tourism on the Wild Atlantic Way: A Community Perspective 11th Annual Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland Conference Donegal, , 03-JUN-15 - 05-JUN-15 [Details] |
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(2015) | Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland Conference
Hanrahan, J and McLoughlin, E (2015) Collaborative Sustainable Tourism Development in Ireland: Local Authorities use of Sustainable Tourism Indicators Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland Conference Ireland, , 03-JUN-15 - 05-JUN-15 [Details] |
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(2015) | 11th Annual Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland Conference
Hanrahan, J. and Dunne, Z. (2015) Visitor Impact on Destination Image: Using Visitor Generated Content through Mobile Technologies as a tool for Sustainable Collaborative Communication 11th Annual Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland Conference Donegal, , 03-JUN-15 - 05-JUN-15 [Details] |
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(2014) | Annual Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland Conference
Hanrahan, J. and Maguire, K. (2014) Local Authority provision for planning events in Ireland Annual Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland Conference , 08-APR-15 - 10-APR-15 [Details] |
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(2014) | Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland Conference:
Hanrahan, J. and Conaghan, A (2014) Profiling tourism entrepreneurs and their enterprises along the Wild Atlantic Way Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland Conference: cork, [Details] |
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(2014) | Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland Conference:
Hanrahan, J. and Conaghan, A (2014) Profiling tourism entrepreneurs and their enterprises along the Wild Atlantic Way Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland Conference: cork, [Details] |
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(2013) | Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland Conference
Hanrahan, J. and McLoughlin, E (2013) Sustainable Tourism Planning in Ireland: A Local Authority perspective Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland Conference [Details] |
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(2013) | 9th Annual Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland Conference
Hanrahan, J. and Maguire, K (2013) Sustainable management of festivals and events in Ireland: A Local Authority perspective 9th Annual Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland Conference Galway, [Details] |
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(2012) | International Conference on Tourism and Events: Opportunities, Impacts and Change. University of Ulster
Hanrahan, J (2012) Tourists use of travel Apps and Travel guide books while holidaying in Ireland . In: Boyd, Stephen and McMahon-Beattie, Una eds. International Conference on Tourism and Events: Opportunities, Impacts and Change. University of Ulster University of Ulster Belfast, [Details] |
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(2012) | International Conference on Tourism and Events: Opportunities, Impacts and Change. University of Ulster
Hanrahan, J. Boyd, S.W (2012) Zombie hotels and ghost holiday-home estates in Ireland, what role did the planners play? . In: (Eds: Boyd, Stephen and McMahon-Beattie, Una) eds. International Conference on Tourism and Events: Opportunities, Impacts and Change. University of Ulster Belfast, , pp.131-142 [DOI] [Details] |
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(2012) | International Conference on Tourism and Events: Opportunities, Impacts and Change. University of Ulster
Hanrahan, J. and Conaghan, A (2012) The Supply of Sustainable Tourism and the Potential Difficulties Associated With Sustainable Tourism Destination Management in Ireland . In: SW Boyd eds. International Conference on Tourism and Events: Opportunities, Impacts and Change. University of Ulster University of Ulster Belfast, [Details] |
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(2012) | International Conference on Tourism and Events: Opportunities, Impacts and Change. University of Ulster
Hanrahan, J. Sheilds, D (2012) Sustainable Planning for Island Tourism in Ireland . In: Boyd, Stephen and McMahon-Beattie, Una eds. International Conference on Tourism and Events: Opportunities, Impacts and Change. University of Ulster University of Ulster Belfast, [Details] |
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(2011) | Annual Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland Conference
Hanrahan, J. and Conaghan, A (2011) Demand for and perceptions of sustainable tourism destinations in Ireland Annual Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland Conference Kerry, [Details] |
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(2010) | Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland Conference
Hanrahan, J. and Gildea, C (2010) The Sustainable Management of Tourism Attractions in Ireland with a focus on Cost Savings Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland Conference [Details] |
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(2010) | Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland Conference
Hanrahan, J. and Conaghan, A (2010) Demand for and Perceptions¿ of Sustainable Tourism Certification in Ireland Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland Conference [Details] |
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(2009) | Annual Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland Conference
Hanrahan, J. and Conaghan, A (2009) Global Conformity of Indicators for Eco-Certification Programs Annual Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland Conference DUBLIN, [Details] |
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(2009) | Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland Conference
Hanrahan, J. and Gildea, C (2009) The Development of a generic Sustainable Greenprint for Tourism Attractions in Ireland Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland Conference [Details] |
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(2008) | Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland Conference
Hanrahan, J. Boyd, S.W (2008) A Key to successful tourism development for Local Authorities in Ireland Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland Conference [Details] |
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(2007) | The Global Ecotourism Conference, Oslo, Norway
Hanrahan J (2007) The Role & Experience of Local Partnership in Developing Ecotourism in the Greenbox Ireland The Global Ecotourism Conference, Oslo, Norway [Details] |
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(2006) | Annual Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland Conference
Hanrahan J (2006) Tourism planning in Ireland; An analysis of County Development Plans Annual Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland Conference [Details] |
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(2005) | Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland Conference University of Ulster
Hanrahan, J., McNelis, J (2005) An Analysis of Sustainable Tourism Planning and Development in the Northwest of Ireland Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland Conference University of Ulster [Details] |
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(2005) | Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland Conference University of Ulster
Hanrahan, J., Price, S., (2005) Constraints on the development of sustainable rural tourism enterprises in the western region Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland Conference University of Ulster [Details] |
Committees
Committee | Function | From / To | |
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Organic Center | Board member | 2012 / 2013 | |
Green Box | board member | 2004 / 2008 | |
Western Development Tourism Programme | Board member | 2002 / 2008 |
Honours and Awards
Year | Title | Awarding Body | |
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2011 | Outstanding author contribution award Emerald LiteratiNertwork, Emerald Publishing | Emerald LiteratiNertwork Emerald Publishing | |
2005 | Presidents Volunteer Service Award USA | President's Council on Service and Civic Participation USA | |
2014 | Best paper Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland Conference: 2014 | Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland Conference: CIT | |
2012 | Best paper, International Conference on Tourism and Events: Opportunities, Impacts and Change. University of Ulster | University of Ulster. |
Outreach Activities
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Ireland 2014 Fáilte Ireland, WAW Ireland 2014 GMIT, Galway, Programmatic review Heritage Studies Ireland 2014 GMIT, Castlebar. Programmatic review, Outdoor Education programmes Ireland 2012 Fáilte Ireland, Travel Technology Ireland 2010 HETAC Programme review of Fáilte Ireland, National Tourist Guiding Ireland 2010 HETAC Validation of new programmes MSC in Management, National College of Ireland Ireland 2008 First Western and Greenbox Quality Standards for Ecotourism Certification. Ireland 2007 GMIT Ecotourism Training for Tourism Managers on West Coast Islands Ireland 2006 Inishmurry Conservation Plan, Sligo County Council, Heritage Council and IT. Sligo. Ireland 2006 Fáilte Ireland Environmental Policy and Strategy Ireland 2006 HETAC evaluation of New BA in Marketing and Event Management DBS. Ireland 2005 VEGA Bulgaria Business and Trade Development Program, Study Tour to Ireland. Ireland 2005 Ecotourism Product Development for Community Enterprise Ireland 2005 Fáilte Ireland Local Authority County Development Plans Bulgaria2004 VEGA Sustainable Tourism Development and Accommodation Accreditation Ireland 2004 HETAC evaluation of New course in Recreation management LIT. New Zealand 1998 Adventure Tourism, Local Indigenous SME Development in Rotoiti. |
Other Activities
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External examiner Acted as external examiner for tourism and outdoor education programmes with CIT, LIT, GMIT and AIT. Furthermore, he has formed part of programmatic review panels for tourism, outdoor education and Master's programmes for LYIT,GMIT,DBS, NCI and Fáilte Ireland. |
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Research supervision: Supervised PhD and Master's Thesis to completion: 2017 PhD Longitudinal analysis of LA tourism planning in Ireland 2013 PhD Supply and Demand of Sustainable Tourism in Ireland; Destination management 2011 PhD Constraints on the development of rural tourism enterprise 2013 MA A Green Print for managing impacts of Tourism Attractions 2005 MA An analysis of the provision of third level tourism education in Ireland 2003 MSc Sustainable Tourism Planning a comparative of Sligo and Donegal county councils. Current supervision: PhD Sustainable Event management in Ireland MSc User generated content and destination image MA Tourists acting as vectors for potential Biosecurity Threats |
External Collaborators
Name | Organisation / Institute | Country | |
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Fáilte Ireland | National Tourism Development Authority | IRELAND | |
MITOMED+ | MITOMED+ | SPAIN | |
Wild Atlantic Way Research Group | NUI Galway, LYIT ITS GMIT | IRELAND | |
The Organic Center | The Organic Center | IRELAND | |
Western Development Tourism Programme | WDC, Fáilte Ireland, OPW, Leader, Údarás na Gaeltachta, Shannon Development | IRELAND | |
Conservation plan | Sligo County Council | IRELAND | |
EcoEye | RTE | IRELAND | |
VEGA | US AID | BULGARIA | |
Sligo Tourism | Sligo County Council | IRELAND |