Affiliated research centres

Our research activities are concentrated on priority areas within 3 research centres: COVE, DIGMY, and SWELL. We are also home to a reseach group: GESPi.

Centre for Competitiveness of the Visitor Economy (Cove)

Addressing competitiveness issues in the visitor economy across firm, sector and destination levels.

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Centre for Digital Transformation in the Visitor Economy (DIGMY)

Dedicated to researching, endorsing, and advocating the power of information technology and digital media in the visitor economy.

Centre for Sustainability and Wellbeing in the Visitor Economy (SWELL)

Developing critical evidence to inform public and private governance of the visitor economy, in the UK and globally.

Gender, Entrepreneurship and Social Policy Institute (GESPi)

Aiming to influence policy and social change for inclusive development in the tourism, hospitality and service-related sectors.