Placemaking and Events
Professor: Greg Richards, PhD and full professor
Research topic: Analysing the relationship between people, places and events
The Placemaking and Events Group studies the role of attractions and events in processes of regional and urban development and their impacts on regions, cities and communities.
The group combines insights from academic research and professional practice to provide tools for attractions and events to develop engaging experiences and to improve the quality of life for all. The Group has extensive international contacts and is an active participant in the activities of the Association for Tourism and Leisure Research and Education (ATLAS).
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ATLAS - Event experiences
This programme conducts international comparative research to facilitate the identification of trends and developments in events.
ATLAS - Cultural tourism
This programme monitors behaviour and motivations of cultural tourists through visitor surveys and studies of cultural tourism policies and suppliers.
SmartCulTour
SmartCulTour will propose and validate innovative interventions directed at sustainable cultural tourism that supports the development of European regions.