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Ondrej Mitas is interested in the psychology of tourist and leisure experiences with a focus on emotions and well-being and quality of life outcomes. Specifically, he examines positive emotions in leisure and tourism experiences over time and the mechanisms of enjoyment, positivity, and flow in tourism and leisure experiences, and innovative research methods using longitudinal, visual, and mixed-method approaches.
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Dangerous questions for mapping valence
Mitas, O., 2 Apr 2026.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Development of a commercial friendship quality scale in Dutch pubs
Velthuis, S. J., Mitas, O., Cavagnaro, E. & Bastiaansen, M. C. M., 2026, In: International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management. 38, 13, p. 199-218Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Driving the circular economy: How artificial intelligence could empower transportation and logistics companies to lead the transition
Kokkinou, A. & Mitas, O., 2026, In: Cleaner Logistics and Supply Chain. 18Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Leveraging fairness to nudge consumers towards more sustainable last mile delivery options
Kokkinou, A., Quak, H. & Mitas, O., 2026, In: Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives. 37Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Putting emotion on the map : comparing methods at fort tourism events
Mitas, O., Surla, D. T., Farkić , J., Wielenga, B., Ward, D. P. & Kokkinou, A., 2026, In: Tourism and Hospitality. 7, 4, 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Activities
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Presenting the Places and Flows Lab with Blind Walls data
Elbarbary, M. (Speaker), Mitas, O. (Speaker) & Durgun, S. (Speaker)
5 Feb 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Guest lectures/talks/presentations (not at a conference)
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Some spatial tourism projects.
Mitas, O. (Invited speaker)
26 Nov 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Guest lectures/talks/presentations (not at a conference)
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Kennisdag Waterlinies.
Mitas, O. (Speaker), Czerniak, M. (Speaker) & Durgun, S. (Speaker)
25 Sept 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Contribution at workshop, seminar, course
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Het applaus voorbij: Een nieuwe manier voor theaters om de impact van een bezoek aan podiumkunsten te meten.
de Rooij, P. (Speaker) & Mitas, O. (Speaker)
8 May 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Guest lectures/talks/presentations (not at a conference)
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Forts in Transition Workshop.
Mitas, O. (Organiser) & Haedrich, C. (Speaker)
8 Apr 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Contribution at workshop, seminar, course
Press/Media
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Onderzoek wijst uit: toeristen net zo blij met ‘verborgen parels’ (Research cited on Travelnext)
24/10/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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BUas, Chassé en PLT ontwikkelen nieuwe meetmethode voor theaterimpact (Research cited on buas.nl)
Mitas, O., de Rooij, P., Shahvali, M. & van Liempt, A.
2/09/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Schuldgevoel tijdens de vakantie? Doe er iets mee (Interview in Nederlands Dagblad)
5/08/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Mag je van je zomervakantie genieten terwijl andere mensen lijden? ‘Vakantie is een gewoonte die nodig is’ (Interview on www.nd.nl)
4/08/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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PLT onderzoekt wat theater met je doet (Interview on L1 Nieuws)
3/07/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
Prizes
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Literati Award 2020
Bastiaansen, M. (Recipient), Lub, X. D. (Recipient), Mitas, O. (Recipient), Jung, T. (Recipient), Passos-Ascencao, M. (Recipient), Han, D.-I. D. (Recipient), Moilanen, T. (Recipient), Smit, B. (Recipient) & Strijbosch, W. (Recipient), 2020
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Outstanding Paper Award.
Kokkinou, A. (Recipient), Mitas, O. (Recipient) & Mandemakers, A. (Recipient), 10 Jun 2024
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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HUBRIS: HUman-like Behaviour of Robotic In-vehicle Systems.
Weppner, J. (PI), Bastiaansen, M. (PI), Khademi, E. (CoI), Boode, W. (CoI), Nesterova, N. (CoI), Martens, S. (CoI) & Mitas, O. (CoI)
1/10/22 → 30/09/26
Project: Research
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Van Gogh Storysperience
Hover, M. (CoI), Bastiaansen, M. (CoI), Bargeman, B. (CoI), van Waalwijk, J. (CoI), Strijbosch, W. (CoI), Calvi, L. (CoI) & Mitas, O. (CoI)
Van Gogh Brabant, Centre of Expertise Leisure, Tourism and Hospitality (CELTH )
1/01/18 → …
Project: Research
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Flexibility in the education calendar for better vacation impacts in society.
Mitas, O. (PI) & Shahvali, M. (CoI)
1/11/24 → 31/12/25
Project: Research
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Spreading tourists effectively.
Mitas, O. (PI)
Centre of Expertise Leisure, Tourism and Hospitality (CELTH )
1/09/24 → 30/06/25
Project: Research
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Effect of maximizing vacation planning on vacation experience, evaluation, and wellbeing.
Mitas, O. (PI) & Bova, V. (CoI)
15/08/24 → 31/12/25
Project: Research
Datasets
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Five minutes to love
Shahvali, M. (Creator), Mitas, O. (Creator), Ward, D. P. (Creator) & Boode, W. (Data Manager), Breda University of Applied Sciences, 17 Oct 2024
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.13927395, https://zenodo.org/records/13927395
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