Lecturers of the BSc in International Sustainable Tourism The Team Introduces Itself 

Each individual contributes significantly to our curriculum with their specialised knowledge and passion for sustainable tourism.

Founder and Manager at IN2destination Research and Consultancy in Tourism, serves as an External Expert for UN Tourism, EISMEA DG Grow EC, and the European Urban Initiative DG Region EC. With 18 years of experience in the tourism sector across Europe, Asia, America, and Africa, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her students.

«Looking forward to meeting new faces, enthusiastic students eager to learn about which key questions help destinations be sustainable and competitive and how to obtain trustworthy data to respond to those questions, and unlocking creative minds working on business cases in my modules on Competitiveness & Market Intelligence and Visual Communication.»

Modules: Competitiveness & Market Intelligence, Visual Communication

Global Head of Programmes for CODESPA, UN Tourism Academy Community based Tourism Expert

«A destination that is not enjoyed by its citizens, will not be enjoyed by its visitors. 

My passion is to achieve the integration of local communities in tourist destinations, enhancing travellers' experiences, and making tourism more beneficial for residents.

I will be very happy to share my experience from the last 15 years in sustainable tourism projects in different countries around the world.»

Module: Social Responsibility in Tourism

Executive Director at UN Tourism

«I am excited to contribute to the students of this amazing programme, that I have impulsed since the very first moment. Education and innovation are essential for the future of this sector, where by 2030 882,000 tourism jobs per year will require vocational training worldwide.

My experience in the tourism industry, of which more than 10 years are of high-level in the public and private sectors, will help me to share relevant, innovatve insights to shape the tourism leaders of the future.»

Module: Corporate Innovation

Managing Director at Europe-India Chamber of Commerce

«Over 12 years of teaching combined with two decades of international business experience in multiple countries make me inspired and looking forward to sharing both the applied and academic side of the curriculum.»

Module: Economics

Senior Sustainable Tourism Specialist; Former Lead Tourism Specialist at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)

«I am thrilled with the opportunity to interact with tourism students to learn about their unique perspectives, while contributing to their knowledge on the design, execution, and monitoring of tourism projects with my 28 years of experience in tourism regional planning, tourism policy and investment, and international development.»

Module: Project Management, Global UN Tourism Missions & Initiatives

Co-Head of the Competence Center for Tourism at HSLU

«I am happy to share my experiences with our students from my dual professional life in the world of tourism practice (incoming- and, outgoing tourism, destination management) and on the academic side, coupled with 20 years of international consulting and deep insights into sustainable destination development. I am very much looking forward to the exchange with these students.»

Module: Destination Management

Global SVP People and Culture at Radisson Hotel Group

«With 25 years of experience in global human resource management I will help you understand how to manage individuals and organisations effectively.

The course will prepare you for real-world challenges in organisational dynamics and workforce management and help you enhance your employability and professional growth in skills such as talent acquisition, talent management or strategic planning.»

Module: HR Management & New Work

International CMC® (Certified Management Consultant) at CMC-Global Institute, Switzerland, Franchises and Business Owner

«With over 25 years of professional experience in different business fields and as a seasoned new venture & franchise entrepreneur,

I specialize in International Business, International Marketing, Hospitality Management, Entrepreneurship, and Franchise Development Systems. I'm excited to discuss my experiences with our students, drawing from my diverse career in the tourism industry as well as the entrepreneurial world.»

Module: Presenting & Interacting

Adjunct and Visiting Professor, Academic Director of Corporate MBAs at IE Business School, Financial Advisor and Consultant

«I have gained more than 25 years of experience exploring the financial area of companies as a financial analyst, advisor, and consultant, combined with the academic world as a professor at different universities, where I help my students understand financial information and financial language.

I’m a passionate global traveler with more than 85 countries visited.»

Module: Finance & Accounting

Global Managing Director at Brand Finance Institute

«Strong brands are built on evidence. You cannot turn your back on consumers, especially in an industry as competitive as tourism and hospitality, where loyalty declines as options proliferate. Recognizing and monitoring consumer behaviors and trends are key to building strong brands in the industry. This is the undeniable value that market research and Applied Tourism Data bring for marketing executives in the industry.»

Module: Applied Tourism Data

For more detailed insights into the modules & programme structure, please visit our module- and programme structur page.