Mrs Mandy Aggett
Profiles

Mrs Mandy Aggett

Lecturer in Tourism, Hospitality and Events Management

Plymouth Business School (Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Business)

Biography

Biography

Lecturer in Tourism, Hospitality and Events Management

Qualifications

MSc Tourism and Hospitality Management (University of Plymouth)
BSc (Hons.) Hospitality Management (University of Plymouth)
HND Hospitality Management (University of Plymouth)
PGCE (Post-16 Compulsory Education) (University of Plymouth)

Roles on external bodies

Academic Liaison Person for South Devon College
Teaching

Teaching

Teaching interests

  • The Tourism Experience
  • Tourism Industry and Practice
  • Introduction to Events Management
  • Hospitality Dynamics (University of Plymouth and HKU Space, Hong Kong) 
  • Business Strategy & Consultancy (HKU Space, Hong Kong)
  • Managing Cruise Passenger Services
  • Creativity and Innovation in Events
  • Marketing, Delivering and Evaluating Event Projects
Research

Research

Research interests

Experience ManagementService Quality
Service Innovation 
Brand Management
Publications

Publications

Key publications

Key publications are highlighted

Journals
Aggett, M. (2016) Talent management at Red Carnation Hotels. In: Horner, S. (2016) Talent Management in Hospitality and Tourism. Goodfellow Publishers.

Aggett, M. (2016) The role of placements in the talent management process. In: Horner, S. (2016) Talent Management in Hospitality and Tourism.Goodfellow Publishers.

Aggett, M. (2011) Social Media, Tourism & Hospitality: Research Directions. Conference paper delivered at the 3rd International Cruise Conference, Centre for Advanced Academic Studies, Dubrovnik, Croatia, 16th-18th May, 2011.

Aggett, M. (2011) Cruise passengers’ complaints: An analysis of online reviews. In: Gibson, P., Papathanassis, A. & Milde, P. Cruise Industry Challenges: Making Progress in an Uncertain World. Wiesbaden, Springer.

Aggett, M. & Lim, W. M. (2011) Service quality and the cruise industry. In: Vogel, M., Papathanassis, A. & Wober, B. (eds.) The Business and Management of Ocean Cruises, CABI Publishing (forthcoming).

Aggett, M. & Busby, G. (2011) Opting out of internship: perceptions of hospitality, tourism and events management undergraduates at a British university. Journal of Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism Education10(1), pp. 106-113.

Aggett, M. (2007) Resource Guide in Energy, Water and Waste Management for the Hospitality Industry.HLST [online]

Aggett, M. (2007) What has influenced growth in the UK's boutique hotel sector? International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, 19(2), pp. 169-177.

Articles
Aggett M & Busby G (2011) 'Opting out of internship: perceptions of hospitality, tourism and events management undergraduates at a British university' Journal of Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism Education 10, (1) 106-113
Aggett M (2007) 'What has influenced growth in the UK's boutique hotel sector?' International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management 19, (2) 169-177
Chapters
Aggett M (2011) 'Cruise passengers’ complaints: An analysis of online reviews' in Gibson P; Papathanassis A; Milde P Cruise Industry Challenges: Making Progress in an Uncertain World. Wiesbaden, Springer
Aggett M & Lim WM (2011) 'Service quality and the cruise industry' in Vogel M; Papathanassis A; Wober B The Business and Management of Ocean Cruises CABI Publishing
Other Publications
Aggett M (2007) Resource Guide in Energy, Water and Waste Management for the Hospitality Industry. HLST, HE Academy