David Egan
Senior Lecturer
Summary
I am a senior lecturer in business economics and hospitality management at Sheffield Business School, Sheffield Hallam University. I currently lecture in a range of research and business subject areas, across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and am heavily involved in dissertation supervision at all levels.
I have over 30 years experience of delivering consultancy type projects for a wide range of clients via the University and in collaboration with several consultancy organisations. I have also written widely on hotel location and various aspects of the economics of the hospitality and tourism sectors.
Teaching interests
- research methods
- study skills
- industry context
- business studies
Research interests
- location of hospitality enterprises
- economic impact analysis
- economic impact of countryside recreation
Supervision
- undergraduate and postgraduate dissertation and PhD supervisor
Research/Consultancy Interests:
The role of hospitality in cities; location of hospitality businesses; economic valuation of environmental assets; economic impact.
About
Qualifications
- 2007: FHEA, Other, United Kingdom
- 2006: MA Learning and Teaching, Sheffield Hallam University, United Kingdom
- 1981: Master of Philosophy, Tourism Management, University of Central Lancashire, United Kingdom
- 1975: Bachelor of Arts, Economics, Other, United Kingdom
UG External Examiner
Programme
- 2016 to 2019: , Manchester Metropolitan University
- 2015 to 2018: , Dublin Institute of Technology, Ireland
Senior Lecturer
Publications
Journal articles
Haynes, N., & Egan, D. (2022). Will COVID-19 be the trigger point for developing Visitor Attraction Revenue Management? Journal of Tourism Futures. http://doi.org/10.1108/JTF-02-2022-0046
Haynes, N., & Egan, D. (2020). The perceptions of frontline employees towards hotel overbooking practices: exploring ethical challenges. Journal of Revenue and Pricing Management. http://doi.org/10.1057/s41272-019-00226-1
Haynes, N., & Egan, D. (2019). The implications of ‘miniaturism’ for urban tourism destination futures – from micropubs to microbars. Journal of Tourism Futures. http://doi.org/10.1108/JTF-10-2019-0105
Egan, D., & Haynes, N. (2019). Manager perceptions of big data reliability in revenue management. International journal of quality &reliability management, 36 (1), 25-39. http://doi.org/10.1108/IJQRM-02-2018-0056
Haynes, N., & Egan, D. (2017). Revisiting the relevance of economic theory to hotel revenue management education and practice in the era of Big Data. Research in Hospitality Management, 7 (1), 65-73. http://doi.org/10.1080/22243534.2017.1355499
Haynes, N., & Egan, D. (2015). The future impact of changes in rate parity agreements on hotel chains: the long-term implications of the removal of rate parity agreements between hotels and online travel agents using closed consumer group booking models. Journal of Travel and Tourism Marketing, 32 (7), 923-933. http://doi.org/10.1080/10548408.2015.1063897
Egan, D., & Cockill, J. (2012). Enhancing Student learning and development in cooperation with our alumni. Student Engagement and Experience Journal, 1 (1), 1-12. http://doi.org/10.7190/seej.v1i1.36
Ma, S.-.C., Egan, D., Rotherham, I., & Ma, S.-.M. (2011). A framework for monitoring during the planning stage for a sports mega-event. Journal of Sustainable Tourism, 19 (1), 79-96. http://doi.org/10.1080/09669582.2010.502576
Mensah-Ansah, J., Martin, E., & Egan, D. (2011). Tourism trends in Ghana : the accommodation sector. Tourism Analysis, 16 (2), 157-168. http://doi.org/10.3727/108354211X13014081270369
Glaves, P., Egan, D., Heaphy, D., & O'Connor, M. (2011). Are the best things in life free? Ecos, 32 (2), 14-18.
Martin, E. (2010). Tourism Trends in the Accommodation Sector in Ghana. Tourism Analysis, Special Edition on The State of Tourism in Africa.
Rotherham, I.D., Doncaster, S., & Egan, D. (2005). Nature-based leisure and tourism in England’s Humberhead Levels. Current issues in tourism, 8 (2/3), 214-230. http://www.multilingual-matters.net/cit/008/0214/cit0080214.pdf
Rotherham, I.D., Doncaster, S., & Egan, D. (2005). Nature-based Leisure and Tourism in England’s Humberhead Levels. Current Issues in Tourism, 8 (2-3), 214-230. http://doi.org/10.1080/13683500508668215
Knowles, T., Teixeira, R.M., & Egan, D. (2003). Tourism and hospitality education in Brazil and the UK: a comparison. International journal of contemporary hospitality management, 15 (1), 45-51. http://doi.org/10.1108/09596110310458981
Knowles, T., & Egan, D. (2002). The changing structure of UK brewing and pub retailing. International journal of contemporary hospitality management, 14 (2), 65-71. http://doi.org/10.1108/09596110210419246
Egan, D.J., & Nield, K. (2000). Towards a Theory of Intraurban Hotel Location. Urban Studies, 37 (3), 611-621. http://doi.org/10.1080/0042098002140
Egan, D.J. (1997). Sustainable tourism in islands and small states: Issues and policies - Briguglio,L, Archer,B, Jafari,J, Wall,G. REGIONAL STUDIES, 31 (2), 198-199.
Egan, D.J. (1997). Sustainable tourism in islands and small states: Case studies - Briguglio,L, Butler,R, Harrison,D, Leal,W. REGIONAL STUDIES, 31 (2), 198-199.
Tabari, S., King, N., & Egan, D. (n.d.). Potential application of template analysis in qualitative hospitality management research. Hospitality and Society.
Conference papers
Ali, A., Egan, D., & Haynes, N. (2022). Enhancing industry engagement within hospitality and tourism education: a collaborative learning approach. In CHME 2022, Edinburgh, 25 May 2022 - 27 May 2022.
Dinsdale, N., & Egan, D. (2017). Meeting the Challenges of Care Home Catering for People Living with Dementia. In International Tourism and Hospitality Conference The Visitor Economy: Strategies and Innovations, Bournemouth University, 4 September 2017 - 6 September 2017. https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/sites/default/files/asset/document/BUVisitorEconomyConferenceBook.pdf
Martin, E. (2009). Pricing Strategies Used by Small Ghanaian Hotels.
Book chapters
Haynes, N., & Egan, D. (2023). Temporal pricing in tourism. In Goulding, P. (Ed.) Tourism: A temporal analysis. Goodfellow Publishers: http://doi.org/10.23912/9781911635840-5453
Haynes, N., & Egan, D. (2023). Measuring Temporal Performance in Tourism. In Goulding, P. (Ed.) Tourism: A temporal analysis. Goodfellow Publishers: http://doi.org/10.23912/9781911635840-5452
Egan, H., Elsmore, I., & Egan, D. (2022). Café Tribes: A Typology of Café Customers. In Global Strategic Management in the Service Industry: A Perspective of the New Era. Emerald
Reports
Ali, A., Egan, D., Haynes, N., & Holland, C. (2022). The future of hospitality management education addendum. CHME. https://www.instituteofhospitality.org/updated-report-on-the-future-of-hospitality-management-education-now-available/
Ali, A., Egan, D., Haynes, N., Holland, C., & Martin, E. (2020). The Future of Hospitality Management Education. Council for Hospitality Management Education. https://www.instituteofhospitality.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/June-2020Update-Future-of-Hospitalty-Management-Education-CHME-Report1.pdf
Theses / Dissertations
Stefansdottir, K.S. (2020). The holistic conference experience: understanding the individual attendee's conference journey. (Doctoral thesis). Supervised by Egan, D. http://doi.org/10.7190/shu-thesis-00322
Tomasella, B. (2019). A critical analysis of small business socialresponsibility in independent foodservicebusinesses. (Doctoral thesis). Supervised by Ali, A., & Egan, D. http://doi.org/10.7190/shu-thesis-00251
Haynes, N. (2019). Big data usage in transient hotel room pricing: deconstructing a black box. (Doctoral thesis). Supervised by Egan, D. http://doi.org/10.7190/shu-thesis-00197
Abuarosha, M.A. (2013). Drivers and obstacles of agriculture development in Libya : Case study : Marine aquaculture. (Doctoral thesis). Supervised by Eastham, J., & Egan, D.
Mensah-Ansah, J. (2011). Small tourism accomodation businesses in Ghana : A barrier to strategic tourism development? (Doctoral thesis). Supervised by Martin, E., & Egan, D.
Ma, S.C. (2009). Kaohsiung World Games as a catalyst for sustainable urban development. (Doctoral thesis). Supervised by Rotherham, I., & Egan, D.
Doncaster, S.H. (2006). Nature-based recreation and leisure in fenland rural ecomies - A case study approach. (Doctoral thesis). Supervised by Rotherham, I., Egan, D., & Palmer, N.
Mitha, S. (n.d.). Informal Practices of Ethnic Entrepreneurs Operating Micro Sized Enterprises. (Doctoral thesis). Supervised by Egan, D. http://doi.org/10.7190/shu-thesis-00264
Presentations
Ali, A., Egan, D., & Haynes, N. (2022). How the novel use of technology in experiential learning and industry collaboration can be used to enhance student employability and enterprise? Presented at: Teaching and Learning Conference 2022: Teaching in the Spotlight, Northumbria University, 2022
Alisha, A., Egan, D., & Haynes, N. (2022). Enhancing Industry Engagement Within Hospitality And Tourism Education: A Collaborative Learning Approach. Presented at: 30th Council for Hospitality Management Education (CHME) Annual Research Conference, Edinburgh Napier University
Elsmore, I., & Egan, D. (2021). The hospitable city an investigation into Manchester's night-time economy. Presented at: CHME 2021
Egan, H., Deakin, E., & Egan, D. (2021). Eating with the Ghosts of Horses: Towards an understanding of tearooms in historic houses. Presented at: CHME 2021, Virtual, 2021
Elsmore, I., Deakin, E., & Egan, D. (2019). Creating Hospitality Experiences in Former Industrial Buildings: A Case Study of 3 Coffee Houses. Presented at: CHME, Greenwich
Haynes, N., & Egan, D. (2016). Towards an understanding of how Big Data is changing revenue management in hotels. Presented at: School of Hospitality and Tourism Management Conference 2016, Guildford, UK, 2016
Other activities
Honour
- 2017: Inspirational Resrach Supervisor, Sheffield Hallam University, United Kingdom
Prize or best paper
- 2015: Best Paper Cultural Studies, Council for Hospitality Management Education (CHME)
- 2011: Best International Conference paper, Regional Studies Association
Postgraduate supervision
Current supervisions
- DOS (5 students)
Completed supervisions
- DOS/Supervisor (5 students)