Corné is specialising in human capital development in tourism & hospitality, with a focus on digital skills. Corné holds a PhD in Communication Science (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam), a MSc in Business Economics (Tilburg University) and a MSc in Marketing Management (TIAS School for Business and Society). He is involved in a wide variety of international projects aimed at enhancing competences within the tourism & hospitality sector and the reinforcement of human capital. Furthermore, Corné is author of several books in the field of online tourism and developer of international online business simulations, used in higher education institutes across Europe. His contributions to the field are well-recognized, with publications in international academic journals and contributions to global conferences and events. His work continues to bridge the gap between academia and industry, fostering innovation and improving professional proficiency.

Skills development, capacity building, human capital development in tourism and hospitality, upskilling and reskilling, digital transformation of tourism, e-tourism, e-learning, management simulations