Dr Damian Devlin
Lecturer In Events & Hospitality
Hospitality and Tourism
Department of Tourism, Hospitality & Events Management , Royal Docks School Of Business And Law
Dr Damian Devlin is a Lecturer in Aviation Management. Before academia, Damian held a variety of leadership roles in the industry, in the services sector, covering operations, project management, sales, product development, and supply chain management. Damian is interested in the exchange of ideas and knowledge between academia and industry in the air transport and tourism sectors. His research interests have a particular focus on the relationship between aviation connectivity and regional development in peripheral–remote or rural regions. He has a particular emphasis on place-based economic development and tourism.
Qualifications
- PhD Airline and Airport Management
- MA International Tourism and Aviation Management
Areas Of Interest
- Air transportation
- Tourism development
- Regional development
- Tourism economics
OVERVIEW
Damian is interested in the exchange of ideas and knowledge between academia and industry in the air transport and tourism sectors. His research interests have a particular focus on the relationship between aviation connectivity and regional development in peripheral–remote or rural regions. He has a particular emphasis on place-based economic development and tourism.
CURRENT RESEARCH
Damian's research examines the symbiotic relationship between air transport connectivity and regional economic development. He looks at how this is shaped by local and national funding and policy interventions.
TEACHING
BA (Hons) Airline and Airport Management
The BA (Hons) Airline and Airport Management is designed with insight from aviation and industry experts and highlights the changes and developments within the industry.
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