Prof.Dr.Dr.hc Alexis Papathanassis
Crossing borders for hope, escape and the ‘good life’. This is the story of tourism, but also of migration. In this TEDx talk, we explore what overtourism can teach us about mass-migration and vice versa.
Unfortunately, even though there is a plethora of scientific research on practically every topic and / or imaginable question, a lot of it remains either unseen, unread or at best quickly scanned from a relatively small academic community. In times of misinformation, populism and misguided public opinion, scientific research can make a difference and positively […]
On Tourism trends, sustainability, culture and cruise insights (hosted by Emil Drud). To hear Click here (Link) https://open.spotify.com/episode/27yPISRnHmK2k8dwbLEvCs?si=WiYX-9b6SHOnN-M05p5SIA
To have an impact, tourism and cruise research needs to be accessible and attractive to a wider audience! Yet, my occasional quote in the press or brief radio soundbite only scratches the surface! So… Instead of reading my research and attending my speeches, you can simply hear it as an AI-generated podcast! You can explore […]
Is Cruise Tourism the Future of Coastal Economies? Cruising to Growth: Blue Tourism and Sustainability Tourism, including cruise tourism, is an integral component of many island and coastal nations’ plans to grow their blue economy. The industry supports millions of workers directly and indirectly and is a crucial source of income for many otherwise underdeveloped […]
Ein Kreuzfahrtexperte erzählt. In dieser neuen Episode „Vom Deich ins Ohr“ hat Corinna ein ausführliches Interview mit Prof.Dr.Dr. Alexis Papathanassis geführt. Er ist nicht nur Rektor der Hochschule Bremerhaven sondern auch mit ganzen Herzen Touristiker. Seine besondere Leidenschaft gilt der Kreuzfahrt. Wie es dazu kam, woran er derzeit forscht und was seine Zukunftsaussichten für die […]
September 2023: Teilnahme an einer Diskussionsrunde von Tourismusexperten und regionalen Stakeholdern, um das Potenzial der Digitalisierung für die Nachhaltigkeit des Tourismus zu beleuchten. Meine Impulsrede befasst sich mit dem Potenzial intelligenter Anwendungen zur Vermeidung von Ressourcenverschwendung, zur Normalisierung der Saisonalität, zur Bewusstseinsbildung und zur Ermöglichung nachhaltiger Entscheidungsfindungen. Smarte Technologien sind der Schlüssel, um die wirtschaftliche […]
Alexis discusses sustainability developments and technological trends with cruise company representatives during an expert panel hosted by FVW Magazine. Alexis discusses sustainability developments and technological trends with cruise company representatives during an expert panel hosted by FVW Magazine. The session can be accessed here (from the 22nd minute). Moderation:Christiane von Pilar, chief reporter fvw|TravelTalk Panel […]
