Dr. Dimitrios Buhalis

Most-cited tourism scholar globally, recognized as the founding pioneer of 'Smart Tourism' and 'eTourism', exploring artificial intelligence, metaverse hospitality, and ambient intelligence destinations.

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Documented research interests and leadership

Research areas: Smart Tourism, eTourism, Augmented Reality, Hospitality Management
Academic position: Emeritus Professor of Tourism Marketing and Smart Tourism Pioneer
Primary university source: Official directory entry ↗
Recruitment status: Not verified. Leadership profile does not imply active vacancies or assistantship availability.

Supervision and contact

Students interested in graduate or doctoral research supervision in Smart Tourism, eTourism, Augmented Reality are advised to consult formal department application channels.

Bournemouth guide ↗Social-sciences subject guide ↗Mentorship ↗

Important verification note

Facts reflect official university directory records reviewed 2026-10-15. Faculty recruitment and admissions require formal application.

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