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Principal Consultant Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality

Education:
  • PhD in Destination Development & Place Making, and Destination Marketing - University of Westminster
  • Post-Graduate Certificate in innovation and implementation of teaching and learning practices in higher education - University of Westminster
  • MA, Urban and Regional Planning, University of Westminster
  • BA (Hons), Tourism planning and policy, University of Westminster
Executive Summary:
  • A visionary tourism strategist and principal consultant, holding a PhD in Destination Development, Place Making, and Destination Marketing from the University of Westminster. With over 30 years of leadership across government, private sector, academia, and consulting, he brings a unique blend of strategic foresight, operational acumen, and innovation in tourism and urban development. He is a recognized authority in sustainable tourism planning, destination branding, and responsible marketing. His work focuses on integrating ESG frameworks into tourism strategies—driving environmental stewardship, stakeholder engagement, and governance excellence. He helps organizations bridge traditional tourism planning with cutting-edge digital transformation, events innovation, and global sustainability benchmarks. His track record includes leading tourism strategy for national and city-level destinations, advising public and private institutions, and launching creative and cultural tourism initiatives that deliver measurable economic and social impact.