Courses developed in partnership with business leaders
Biography
After studying International Business Studies at The University of Salford, I went on to open and Overseas Student Recruitment agency that operates in the UK and the Middle East. Having established links and contracts with UK Institutions I handed the business to my partner and accepted an offer to join the teaching staff at the University of Salford where I have now been lecturing for ten years.
Teaching
My main teaching covers the management of tourism destinations and sustainable development. I am part of a team that takes students abroad for two weeks to learn about sustainable tourism development in a real world tourism destination, something that we think adds a lot of value to our students’ education.
Research Interests
My research centres on the consumer decision making process and how tourists use information sources to help them make better choices. Understanding this process benefits destination management organisations as well as tourists.
Qualifications and Memberships
- BSc (Hons)
- PGCE in Higher Education Practice and Research
Publications
Whatley, J. Ireland, S. Bell, R. 2011. Integrating IT Skills into a Business School’s Programmes. Issues in Informing Science and Information Technology. 8, 143-155.
Bell, R. Ireland, S. 2012. Sustainable Tourism Management in an Internationlised Learning Environment. In: Attfield, R. & Kemp, P. ed. Enhancing Education in Sustainable Development. HE Academy, 2012.
