| Visions and Goals
The emphasis within this strand of the Institute's work is the development of practical policy recommendations from rigorous applied research. The Institute seeks to analyse the generation, development, implementation and impact of policy by international organizations, central government (including non-departmental public bodies), regional bodies and local authorities. Furthermore, from the study of changing leisure/tourism patterns and lifestyles it seeks to draw out implications for new policy/planning development.
Operating principles
Through the Centre for Leisure and Tourism Studies (CELTS) the Institute has a long track record of policy analysis and development. This work is underpinned by a deep understanding of public sector involvement in culture, leisure and tourism, and of the planning context in which development takes place. The Institute has a particular expertise in the role of culture, leisure and tourism in regional development and urban regeneration. Adopting a multidisciplinary stance, the Institute will work with a variety of partners to assist the development of policy initiatives in culture, leisure and tourism. Research will be undertaken on both an individual and collective basis. Research may be funded via research grants or via contracts from public sector bodies, or other interested organizations. Work undertaken in the context of consultancy contracts will take account of existing academic scholarship and debate. Wherever possible, and paying full attention to any confidentiality requirements, such research will also be brought to bear in developing wider scholarship.
Main constituencies and particular themes are:
The diverse research interests and expertise offered within IICTD enables it to work in partnership with diverse constituents. These include academic institutions in the UK and other countries, policy makers within the European Union and other international bodies, central, regional and local governments. In addition work on policy and planning has involved working with non-departmental public bodies, leisure trusts, charities, and community organizations. |
Research themes include
Mapping and modeling of leisure patterns and activities
Projects undertaken include the Jubilee Line Extension Visitor Activity Study, Assessing Demand for Open Space in London, People Using the Royal Parks, Islington Parks and Open Spaces, Modeling Local Area Tourism Statistics.
Development of local leisure, tourism and cultural policies
Projects undertaken within the theme include The Role and Impact of Arts, Culture and Entertainment on the Lee Valley Regional Park, Thames Strategy, Marketing Strategy for East London.
Roles of Leisure, Tourism and Cultural Activities in Urban Regeneration Strategies
Work here includes The King's Cross Tourism Promotion and Development Study. There is also a relationship between the work with the Policy and Planning theme and that carried out within the Leisure and Cultural Industries Theme, and several of the projects carried out within that theme also support our work in Policy and Planning.
The relationship between the development of transport links and other infrastructure and leisure, and tourism patterns
Projects undertaken in pursuance of this theme include The Jubilee Line Extension Visitor Activity Study and The King's Cross Tourism Promotion and Development Study. |
