Nikolaos (Nicholas) Pappas is a Professor of Tourism Development and Crisis Management at the NBS at Northumbria University, and the Co-Director of ATHENA (Association of Tourism, Hospitality and Events Networks in Academia). He holds a doctorate (PhD) in Tourism Planning and Development, and a post-doctorate (PDoc) in Risk and Crisis Management.

He started his career in the tourism and hospitality industry in 1990, and for 10 years (2001-2010) he was also engaged in enterprising consultancy. Since 2001, he has been an academic in higher education, gaining experience from several institutions in Greece (Technological Education Institute of Crete, Hellenic Open University, EKDDA) and the UK (University of Derby, University of Northampton, Leeds Beckett University, University of West London, University of Sunderland).

Nicholas has participated in nationally and internationally funded research projects since 1998. He has numerous publications in international scientific refereed journals and conferences. Currently, he acts as Associate Editor in Event Management journal and in the Frontiers in Sustainable Tourism journal, whilst he is a member of the editorial board in the Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management, and the Strategic Change journal.

Planning and Development

Risk and Crisis Management

Destination Markeitng

Consumer Behaviour