Dr Rubina Moniz Vieira


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Lecturer (Tourism and Hospitality)

I am a Lecturer in the Tourism, Hospitality and Events department, and teach across a variety of modules in both our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

My research interests are centred around the service sector, Tourism and Hospitality development, sustainability and innovation, as well as on Diasporas and Mobilities.

I have a degree in International Relations from the Universidade de Lisboa, and an MA in Tourism Management from the University of Westminster. I concluded a PhD at Edinburgh Napier University on ‘Tourism, Diaspora, and Mobilities’.

Teaching and supervision

Research

  • Sustainable tourism development
  • Diaspora and Mobilities
  • Innovation in the service sector
  • Female leadership in Tourism and Hospitality
  • Impact of tourism on local communities
  • Corporate Social Responsibility
I have been a consultant with the Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality for over a decade, an external examiner for Manchester Metropolitan University, between 2017 and 2019, and worked as a lecturer and an assessor at St Mary's University and BPP University.

Last updated 07 May 2025