Christel DeHann Tourism & Travel Research Institute, Nottingham University Business School
Christel DeHaan Tourism and Travel Research Institute (TTRI) is one of the foremost centres for tourism research and teaching in the UK . TTRI’s mission is to provide high quality research in order to contribute to policy formation by business, governments and international organisations. In addition, TTRI engages in a diverse programme of research-led teaching for students across the University of Nottingham , and beyond.
Research Excellence
Tourism experts at the Institute are involved in research across a range of areas:
- The Economics of Tourism. Staff are involved with developing tourism demand and forecasting models, as well as Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) models.
- Tourism and the Environment. Research focuses on this dynamic and complex relationship and the ways in which tourism can be managed alongside conservation objectives.
- Tourism Marketing, Cultural Tourism and the Media. A particular interest is the influence of film and TV on tourism decision-making.
Partnerships with the Public and Private Sector
The Institute has established partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders in the tourism industry and governments through research, consultancy and collaborative initiatives. Successful projects include work for the World Travel and Tourism Council,, the World Bank, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, East Midlands Tourism, VisitScotland, the UK Film Council, the Malta Tourism Authority, the Cyprus Tourism Organisation, and the Brazilian Government.
Academic Excellence
TTRI has developed a comprehensive programme of research-led teaching at the Nottingham University Business School . Students develop a systematic understanding and critical awareness of the managerial and marketing issues that face the tourism industry both nationally and internationally.
Members of the institute convene a suite of undergraduate modules, and offer the following postgraduate qualifications:
- MSc Tourism Management and Marketing
- PhD in Business and Management (Tourism)
- Online MSc Tourism and Travel Management
- Online Postgraduate Diploma in Tourism and Travel Management
- Online Postgraduate Certificate in Tourism and Travel Management
- Online Individual Modules e.g. Destination Management
To find out more about the degree programmes please visit our website at www.nottingham.ac.uk/ttri
Continuing Professional Development Online
By studying individual online modules, professionals already working in the tourism sector can upgrade their skills and knowledge in particular areas e.g. Heritage and Cultural Tourism or Destination Management. This flexible study programme is attractive to individuals from across the globe with diverse tourism sector experience.
Please visit our website at www.nottingham.ac.uk/ttri/emsc/online_individual.htm
Contact: Professor Thea Sinclair
Email: ttri@nottingham.ac.uk
Tel: 0115 84 66606