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Research interests
Born in Palestine, Rami Isaac did his undergraduate studies in The Netherlands, graduate studies in the U.K. and has earned his PhD from University of Groningen, in Spatial Sciences, in The Netherlands. He is currently a senior lecturer in tourism teaching at the undergraduate as well as postgraduate levels at the Academy for Tourism at the NHTV Breda University of Applied Sciences in The Netherlands.
In addition, he is an assistant professor at the Faculty of Tourism and Hotel Management at Bethlehem University, Palestine. He was the external assessor of Bethlehem TEMPUS (2004-2006) curriculum development project in Palestine in the field of pilgrimage, tourism and cultural industries.
Currently he is the President of the Research Committee 50 on International Tourism, International Sociologist Association ISA (2014-2018).
His research interests in the area of tourism development and management, critical theory, and political aspects of tourism. He published numerous articles and book chapters on tourism and political (in)stability, occupation, tourism and war, dark tourism, violence and transformational tourism.
Subjects
Politics, conflict, heritage, dark tourism, destination management, critical theory, planning and development.
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Research Output 2004 2019
A future perspective on Tourism and Cultural Dynamics
Isaac, R. & Platenkamp, V., 2019, In : Tourism Culture & Communication.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Open Access
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Introduction - Tourism and hospitality in conflict-ridden destinations
Isaac, R., Cakmak, E. & Butler, R., 2019, Tourism and Hospitality in Conflict-ridden Destinations. Abingdon: Routledge, p. 1-9 9 p. (Contemporary geographies of leisure, tourism and mobility).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review
Islamic Ziyara and halal hospitality in Palestine : Al-Kuds "Jerusalem", Al-khalil "Hebron" and Bayt Lahm "Bethlehem" between 2011-2016
Isaac, R. & Rabo, O. A., 2019, The Routledge Handbook of Halal Hospitality and Islamic Tourism. Hall, C. M. & Prayag, G. (eds.). Abington, Oxon: Routledge, p. 143-156 14 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review
Reflections and future perspectives on conflict-ridden destinations
Cakmak, E., Isaac, R. & Butler, R., 2019, Tourism and Hospitality in Conflict-ridden Destinations. Abingdon: Routledge, p. 255-259 5 p. (Contemporary geographies of leisure, tourism and mobility).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review
The actualization of the critical impulse in critical theory : dialogical rationality around Rachel`s tomb in Bethlehem, Palesine
Isaac, R. & Platenkamp, V., 2019, In : Tourism Analysis. 24, 1, p. 101-113 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Open Access
File
Activities 2011 2019
Journal of Politics and Law (Journal)
R Isaac (Editor)2011
Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial activity
The Journal of Tourism and Peace Research (Journal)
R Isaac (Editor)2011
Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial activity
The Journal of Tourism and Peace Research (Journal)
R Isaac (Editor)2012
Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial activity
Walled town: the case of Bethlehem
R Isaac (Speaker)2012
Activity: Talk or presentation › Guest lectures/talks/presentations (not at a conference)
Journal of Politics and Law (Journal)
R Isaac (Editor)2012
Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial activity
Press / Media
How the tourism industry underpins illegal Israeli settlements (Interview on www.aljazzeera.com)
15/11/18
1 media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
Projects 2018 2018
- 1 Finished
Research study on Overtourism: impacts and possible policy responses
Peeters, P., Gössling, S., Klijs, J., Milano, C., Novelli, M., Dijkmans, C., Eijgelaar, E., Hartman, S., Heslinga, J., Isaac, R., Mitas, O., Moretti, S., Nawijn, J., Papp, B. & Postma, A.
1/07/18 → 31/10/18
Project: Research