Dr Hugues Séraphin

PhD

Principal Lecturer and People Lead - Hospitality, Tourism and Events subject group

Oxford Brookes Business School

Role

Hugues provides leadership in the subject area of Hospitality, Tourism and Events. He works closely with Programme Leads, Research Area Leads, Dean and Associate Deans to help talent manage both staff and students. Hugues teaches and researches in Hospitality, Tourism and Events.

Teaching and supervision

Courses

Modules taught

Festival and Cultural Events Management
Planning and Delivering the Sustainable Event
Managing the Sustainable Event
Global Visitor Economy
Optimsing Hospitality Operations

Supervision

Alexandra Gillies (University of Winchester)
Nadia Krasteva (University of Plymouth)
Naomi Conell (Oxford Brookes University)

Research

Broadly speaking, Hugues conducts research and publishes on youth in service industries. His current research interests include the impacts of youth on the management/operation of organisations in Hospitality, Tourism and Events.

ResearchGate

Google Scholar

Research impact

Winning Case study GTTP 2012 Competition Tourism destination and innovation.The UK: A trip or a trap for disabled tourists? Case of the hospitality sector
All time most cited articles published in Journal of Policy Research in Tourism, Leisure and Events Séraphin, H., Butcher, J. & Korstanje, M. (2016). Challenging the negative images of Haiti at a pre-visit stage using Visual Online Learning Materials, Journal of Policy Research in Tourism, Leisure and Events, 9(2), 169-181
All time most cited articles published in Journal of Teaching in Travel & Tourism Tiwari, P., Séraphin, H., & Chowdhary, N. (2021). Impacts of Covid-19 on Tourism Education: Analysis and Perspectives, Journal of Teaching Travel and Tourism, doi: /10.1080/15313220.2020.1850392
All time most read and trending articles published in Journal of Convention & Event Tourism Séraphin, H. (2021). COVID-19: An opportunity to review existing grounded theories in event studies, Journal of Convention and Event Tourism, 22(1), 3-35; Impacts on Policy Documents 6 policy documents 12 citations across policy documents
Best Paper Award 2023 TTRA Europe Conference Mandić, A., Pavlić, I., Puh, B., & Séraphin, H. (2023). Children and overtourism: An experiment in cognitive neuroscience to reflect on exposure and behavioural consequences, Best Paper Award, 2023 TTRA Europe Conference, April 2 4 - 2 6th 2 0 2 3 (Dijon - Burgundy, France);

Projects as Co-investigator

Collaborative Community for Sustainability Mindset Education (led by Université de Neuchâtel)(01/10/2023 - 30/09/2025), funded by: Movetia, funding amount received by Brookes: £8,759, funded by: Movetia

Publications

Séraphin H, Chaney D, Exploring the inner child: rethinking decision-making in family tourism
Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management [online first] (2025) ISSN: 1447-6770 eISSN: 1839-5260 Exploring the inner child: rethinking decision-making in family tourism Open Access version on RADAR
Séraphin H, Chaney D, Family Holidays with Children: The Role of Fun in Healing the Adult ‘Inner Child’
Tourism Recreation Research [online first] (2025) ISSN: 0250-8281 eISSN: 2320-0308 Family Holidays with Children: The Role of Fun in Healing the Adult ‘Inner Child’ Open Access version on RADAR
Grande K, Séraphin H, Innovating towards better play: A children’s edutainment strategy for hospitality settings
International Journal of Hospitality Management 130 (2025) ISSN: 0278-4319 eISSN: 1873-4693 Innovating towards better play: A children’s edutainment strategy for hospitality settings Open Access version on RADAR
Yallop AC, Séraphin H, Abou Hamdan O, Rethinking the Relationship Between Dating Services and the Hospitality Industry Through Speed Dating Events: A Partner Ecosystem Strategy
Event Management 29 (4) (2025) pp.565-583 ISSN: 1525-9951 eISSN: 1943-4308 Rethinking the Relationship Between Dating Services and the Hospitality Industry Through Speed Dating Events: A Partner Ecosystem Strategy Open Access version on RADAR
Grande K, Camprubi R, Séraphin H, Clustering glamping entrepreneurs with intention desire to action model (IDA): Towards an understanding of entrepreneurial intentions
International Journal of Hospitality Management 126 (2025) ISSN: 0278-4319 eISSN: 1873-4693 Clustering glamping entrepreneurs with intention desire to action model (IDA): Towards an understanding of entrepreneurial intentions Open Access version on RADAR
Grande K, Séraphin H, Children as a “Left Behind” group by outdoor hospitality businesses (Campsites): A human resources perspective
International Journal of Hospitality Management 125 (2025) ISSN: 0278-4319 eISSN: 1873-4693 Children as a “Left Behind” group by outdoor hospitality businesses (Campsites): A human resources perspective Open Access version on RADAR
Mandic A, Séraphin H, Vuković M, Engaging stakeholders in cultural tourism Living Labs: A pathway to innovation, sustainability, and resilience
Technology in Society 79 (2024) ISSN: 0160-791X eISSN: 1879-3274 Engaging stakeholders in cultural tourism Living Labs: A pathway to innovation, sustainability, and resilience Open Access version on RADAR
Séraphin H, Grande K, Developing play for children: An untapped competitive advantage tool for destinations
Annals of Tourism Research Empirical Insights 5 (2) (2024) ISSN: 2666-9579 Developing play for children: An untapped competitive advantage tool for destinations Open Access version on RADAR
Mansfield C, Séraphin H, Wasler, P., Potocnik, J , Travel writing as a tool for sustainable initiatives: Proposing a Dialogue Journaling Process Model
Journal of Travel Research [online first] (2024) ISSN: 0047-2875 eISSN: 1552-6763 Travel writing as a tool for sustainable initiatives: Proposing a Dialogue Journaling Process Model Open Access version on RADAR
Séraphin H, Smith, SM, Wyatt B, Kozak M, Kennell J, Mandic A, Linear recruitment in tourism academia: When academic jobs "go sideways"
International Journal of Organizational Analysis [online first] (2024) ISSN: 1934-8835 eISSN: 1934-8835 Linear recruitment in tourism academia: When academic jobs "go sideways" Open Access version on RADAR
Grande K, Séraphin H, Children’s recreation as a comparative advantage tool for camping businesses
Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism 45 (2024) ISSN: 2213-0780 eISSN: 2213-0799 Children’s recreation as a comparative advantage tool for camping businesses Open Access version on RADAR
Séraphin H, Chaney D, Identifying and Understanding the Intersectional Cues that Matter for Customers in Speed Dating Events
Event Management 28 (6) (2024) pp.933-948 ISSN: 1525-9951 eISSN: 1943-4308 Identifying and Understanding the Intersectional Cues that Matter for Customers in Speed Dating Events Open Access version on RADAR
Mandić A, Pavlić I, Puh B, Séraphin H, Children and overtourism: a cognitive neuroscience experiment to reflect on exposure and behavioural consequences
Journal of Sustainable Tourism 32 (11) (2023) pp.2258-2285 ISSN: 0966-9582 eISSN: 1747-7646 Children and overtourism: a cognitive neuroscience experiment to reflect on exposure and behavioural consequences Open Access version on RADAR
Chaney D, Séraphin H, A systematic literature review and lexicometric analysis on overtourism: Towards an ambidextrous perspective
Journal of Environmental Management 347 (2023) ISSN: 0301-4797 eISSN: 1095-8630 A systematic literature review and lexicometric analysis on overtourism: Towards an ambidextrous perspective Open Access version on RADAR
Séraphin H, Women and Events: Inside-out and Inside-in Passive Activism
Event Management 27 (7) (2023) pp.1115-1119 ISSN: 1525-9951 eISSN: 1943-4308 Women and Events: Inside-out and Inside-in Passive Activism Open Access version on RADAR
Séraphin H, Chaney D, A research agenda for the sustainability of the tourism industry: A childism perspective on overtourism
Journal of Cleaner Production 414 (2023) ISSN: 0959-6526 eISSN: 1879-1786 A research agenda for the sustainability of the tourism industry: A childism perspective on overtourism Open Access version on RADAR
Smith SM, Cripps K, Stokes P, Séraphin H, The Principles for (Ir)Responsible Management Education: An Exploration of the Dynamics of Paradox, the Hidden Curriculum, Competencies and Symbolization
Management Learning 54 (3) (2023) pp.384-395 ISSN: 1350-5076 eISSN: 1461-7307 The Principles for (Ir)Responsible Management Education: An Exploration of the Dynamics of Paradox, the Hidden Curriculum, Competencies and Symbolization Open Access version on RADAR

Séraphin H, Delaney E, Smith C, Gowreesunkar V, Sustainability in Events Management ,
Kogan Page (2026) ISBN: 9781398623514
Séraphin H, Korstanje M, Solo Travel, Tourism and Loneliness. A Critical Sociology ,
Routledge (2025) ISBN: 9781032817101 eISBN: 9781003502975
Lestar T, Pilato M, Séraphin H, (ed.), Eating Together in the Twenty-first Century ,
Routledge (2023) ISBN: 9781032447698
Séraphin H, Korstanje M, Gowreesunkar V, (ed.), Post-disaster and post-conflict tourism: Toward a new management approach ,
Apple Academic Publishing (2023) ISBN: 9781774913505 eISBN: 9781003387930
Séraphin H, (ed.), Events Management for the Infant and Youth Market ,
Emerald (2023) ISBN: 9781804556917

Séraphin H, Cripps K, Smith SM, Educating Tourists at the Pre-Visit Stage
in Post-Disaster and Post-Conflict Tourism, Apple Academic Publishing (2023) ISBN: 9781774913505 eISBN: 9781003387930 Educating Tourists at the Pre-Visit Stage Open Access version on RADAR
Séraphin H, Cripps K, Smith SM, Global Branding Strategy and Framework
in Post-Disaster and Post-Conflict Tourism, Apple Academic Publishing (2023) ISBN: 9781774913505 eISBN: 9781003387930 Global Branding Strategy and Framework Open Access version on RADAR

Séraphin H, Van der Veen R, Ehrlich C, Where are the children in event management research? ,
(2025)
Séraphin H, Abou Hamdan O, The "Dinner Date" concept: Reconciliating the dating and hospitality industries ,
(2023) The "Dinner Date" concept: Reconciliating the dating and hospitality industries Open Access version on RADAR
Gladkikh T, Séraphin H, Conclusion: What is the impact of luxury yachting on the well-being of consumers and relevant stakeholders? ,
(2023) Conclusion: What is the impact of luxury yachting on the well-being of consumers and relevant stakeholders? Open Access version on RADAR
Séraphin H, Yallop C, Rethinking the relationship between the dating services and the hospitality industry through speed dating events: Towards a partner ecosystem strategy ,
(2023)
Séraphin H, Yallop A, Marriage à la mode: The hospitality industry’s connection to the dating services industry ,
(2023) Marriage à la mode: The hospitality industry’s connection to the dating services industry Open Access version on RADAR
Séraphin H, Maingi SW, The luxury yacht charter market and sustainable brand image: the case of Sunreef ,
(2023) The luxury yacht charter market and sustainable brand image: the case of Sunreef Open Access version on RADAR
Séraphin H, Gladkikh T, Introduction: what is the impact of luxury yachting on the well-being of consumersband relevant stakeholders? ,
(2023) Introduction: what is the impact of luxury yachting on the well-being of consumersband relevant stakeholders? Open Access version on RADAR
Séraphin H, Yallop AC, Kennell J, Connecting transformative luxury with individual and collective well-being: A conceptual approach ,
(2023) Connecting transformative luxury with individual and collective well-being: A conceptual approach Open Access version on RADAR
Séraphin H, Speed dating events: Introducing "Special interest and meso-adultainment events" as a new type of event to existing Literature ,
(2023) Speed dating events: Introducing "Special interest and meso-adultainment events" as a new type of event to existing Literature Open Access version on RADAR

Professional information

Memberships of professional bodies

Fellow of the Higher Educations Academy (FHEA)

Conferences

Séraphin, H. (2025). Family (with Children) Holidays: A ‘Negotiation in Motion’. Families on the Move: The Geographies of Intergenerational Mobilities Symposium, Thursday 19th June, Manchester Metropolitan University

Further details

External funded project & Industry report: Séraphin, H., Van der Veen, R., & Ehrlich, C. (2025). Where are the Children in Event Management Research, Event Industry Forum

Collaborative Community for Sustainability Mindset Education (led by Université de Neuchâtel)(01/10/2023 - 30/09/2025), funded by: Movetia, funding amount received by Brookes: £8,759, funded by: Movetia