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  3. Alex Young

  • Studying at the University of Northampton for her BA (Hons) in International Tourism Management and MA in International Tourism Development, Alex has developed a passion and interest in community- based tourism development and has based much of her HE research on the topic.

    Other research interests include mega event legacies, tourism futures, tourism impacts and sustainability and trends and concepts in international tourism after having studied all whilst completing her BA (Hons) and MA degrees.

  • Alex teaches on modules:

    • LEI1025- International tourism: Concepts and trends
    • LEI3026- Mega Event Legacies

  • Alex’s research interests include:

    • Sustainable and responsible tourism
    • Consumer demand for community- based tourism
    • Tourism impacts and sustainability
    • Mega event legacies
    • Tourism futures and trends