Research

With one of the world’s largest research communities of more than 230 postgraduate students, including 50 doctoral researchers, we have a vibrant and effective research community. We are home to two of the world's top 10 tourism journals, the ‘International Journal of Tourism Research’ and ‘Tourism Economics’, and the leading international textbook, ‘Tourism Principles and Practice’.

Our research is at the cutting edge of its field and covers a wide spectrum of activities, including tourism, hospitality, events, retail, leisure and sports. This takes place through our research centres and extends from site-level micro studies to national plans and from feasibility studies through to major impact assessments.

Our clients, past and present, include international and national agencies and government bodies (including the EU, UNEP, UNWTO, USAID, WWF and WTTC) as well as leading companies in the private sector. We pride ourselves on our excellent working relationships and always welcome enquires from potential clients.