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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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CSR and ethics in tourism: an introduction
Isaac, R. & Eftychiou, E., 2019, In : International Journal of Tourism Cities. 5, 2, p. 125-129Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Future perspectives on tourism and cultural dynamics
Isaac, R. & Platenkamp, V., 2019, In : Tourism Culture & Communication. 19, 4, p. 313-315Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Open Access
File
Introduction to human rights and business
Isaac, R., 2019, Ethical dilemmas in the creative, cultural and service industries. Bouwer, J. (ed.). Abingdon, Oxon: Routledge, p. 205-209 5 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review
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
Activities 2011 2019
International Journal of Tourism Cities (Journal)
Rami Isaac (Editor), E Eftychiou (Editor)2019
Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial activity
Scientific Committee, International Conference of Applied Business Management (External organisation)
Rami Isaac (Member)29 Nov 2019 → 8 May 2020
Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
The Advisory Board of the International Journal of Tourism Cities (External organisation)
R Isaac (Member)26 Mar 2019 → 30 Mar 2021
Activity: Membership › Membership of board
Bethlehem University
Rami Isaac (Visiting professor)1 Jan 2019 → …
Activity: Visiting an external institution › Visiting an external academic institution
The Advisory Board of Bethlehem University Journal (External organisation)
R Isaac (Member)26 Mar 2019 → 23 Mar 2021
Activity: Membership › Membership of board
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