Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Alexis Papathanassis
Professor of Cruise & Maritime Tourism · Hochschule Bremerhaven
Leading academic and consultant in cruise tourism, coastal economies, and the blue economy. Author of peer-reviewed books and journal articles, frequent international conference speaker, and recognised expert commentator in media and policy contexts.
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What can tourism teach us about migration? TEDx Hochschule Bremerhaven
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.
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Reesearch@Glance: Bringing research papers into life!
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…
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Alexis interview with the Creative Odyssey Podcast – EP42
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
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Alexis’ Infographic: How do Cruise Operators make their Profits
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Alexis’ AI-generated Cruise Talks: Don’t feel like reading my work… Then listen to it!
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…
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Observer Research Foundation – Great Oceans Dialogue 2024
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…
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I2B EVENT BREMERHAVEN – NACHHALTIG SMART – WIE DIGITALISIERUNG ZU MEHR NACHHALTIGKEIT IM TOURISMUS FÜHRT
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Bremerhaven Podcast: Cruise Tourism, Education and Research (in German)
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…
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i2b Event Bremerhaven – Nachhaltig Smart: Wie Digitalisierung zu mehr Nachhaltigkeit im Tourismus führt
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…
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FVW Knowledge-Day Cruise: Sustainability (in German)
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…