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Organisation profile
Organisation profile
At the Department of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure our teaching staff combine their extensive industry experience and our rich links with employers in the locality to create the best learning experience, in theory and practice.
We’re proud of our state-of-the-art dedicated hospitality, tourism and leisure studies building, boasting some of the best facilities in the country. We’re proud of our links to local tourism opportunities and our specialty and niche courses. We’re proud that our graduates are represented at every level of the industry at home and abroad.
Head of Department: Dr Emma Reardon
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Profiles
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Mr Sean Connell
- Faculty of Business and Hospitality, Department of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure Studies - Senior Lecturer
Person: Academic
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How managers in dark tourism can support their staff to ensure well-being and retention in a difficult environment.
O'Connor, N., Storey, B. & Johnston, A., 15 Jan 2026, Shaping Tomorrow: Navigating Change in Tourism & Hospitality, Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland Conference (THRIC).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Navigating Innovative Growth for Hospitality, Tourism, and Astronomy in Local Landscapes – An Action Research Project Developing Dark Sky Tourism in Co. Offaly
O'Connor, N., Joubert, B. & Johnston, A., 15 Jan 2026, Shaping Tomorrow: Navigating Change in Tourism & Hospitality, Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland Conference (THRIC).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Stakeholder Collaboration and Policy Strategies for Enhancing Recruitment and Retention in Ireland’s Hospitality and Tourism Workforce
O'Connor, N., Johnston, A. & McNamara, C., 15 Jan 2026, Shaping Tomorrow: Navigating Change in Tourism & Hospitality, Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland Conference (THRIC).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
Activities
- 1 Oral presentation
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An analysis of film tourism as a crucial strategy in the competitiveness of the creative destination: comparatively examining Portugal and Ireland
Neves, I. (Speaker), Maguire, K. (Student supervisor) & Almeida, N. (Student supervisor)
18 Feb 2025Activity: Talk, presentation, live performance, residency › Oral presentation
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Press/Media
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Department of Marketing Researcher Targets COVID-19 (Emerging Venue Considerations for Event Management: The Case of Ireland)
29/03/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
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Gold star potential in dark sky ecotourism, claims TUS Athlone academic
3/02/23
2 items of Media coverage
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Gold star potential in dark sky ecotourism, claims TUS Athlone campus Director
2/02/23
2 items of Media coverage
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