Biography
James Deegan is Professor of Tourism Policy and Director of the National Centre for Tourism Policy Studies at the University of Limerick. An economist by training, his research interests are in tourism policy, international economics and development economics. He has published widely on Irish tourism policy.
Research Interests
Economics of Tourism. All aspects of tourism policy.
Professional Activities
Education
- 1983 University College Dublin - MA
- 1982 University College Dublin - BA
Publications
Book
Tourism Policy and Performance: The Irish Experience, 1st Edition
Deegan, J; Dineen, DA
Book Chapter
A Factor Analysis of the North American Coach Sector In Ireland
Deegan, J. and M.Ryan
"Contemporary Issues in Irish and Global Tourism and Hospitality
West Cork - A Place Apart: Destination Quality Management
Woods, M; Deegan, J
The West Cork Regional Branding Initiative: Fuchsia Brands Ltd
Understanding the Economic Contribution of Tourism to Economic Development : The Case of Ireland West
Deegan, J; Moloney, R
Global Business & Economics Anthology
The Fuchsia Destination Quality Brand:Low on Quality Assurance,High on Knowledge Sharing
Woods, M; Deegan, J
Knowledge Sharing and Quality Assurance in Hospitality and Tourism
A Comparison of Tourism Output and Employment in Ireland, and the UK: Some TSA-Based Results
Deegan, J; Kenneally,M; Moloney, R; Wanhill, S
Global Business & Economics Anthology
Seasonality in Irish Tourism 1973-1995
Kennedy, L; Deegan, J
Seasonality in Tourism
Market Services and Tourism
Dineen, DA; Deegan, J
The Economy of Ireland: Policy and Performance of a European Region, 8e
Market Services and Tourism
Deegan, J; Dineen, DA
The Economy of Ireland: Policy and Performance in a European Region
The Tourism Dimension of Irish Economic Development
Dineen, DA; Deegan, J
Ireland in the Coming Times. Essays to celebrate T.K. Whitaker's 80 years
The Tourism Dimension to Irish Economic Development
Deegan, J; Dineen, DA
Ireland in the Coming Times: Essays to Celebrate T. K. Whitaker 80 Years
Irish Tourism Policy: Targets, Outcomes and Environmental Considerations
Deegan, J; Dineen, DA
Tourism in Ireland: A Critical Analysis
The Employment Effects of Irish Tourism Projects - A Microeconomic Approach
Deegan, J; Dineen, DA
Perspectives on Tourism Policy
The Employment Effects of Irish Tourism Projects - a Microeconomic Approach
Dineen, DA; Deegan, J
Perspectives on Tourism Policy
Conference Publication
10th Annual Tourism and Hospitality Reserach In Ireland Conference (THRIC) 2014
M.Ryan, J.Deegan, R.Moloney and W.Sjostrom
4th Annual Tourism Policy Workshop
Deegan, J.
Third Annual Tourism Policvy Workshop
Deegan,J.
Third Annual Tourism Policy Workshop
Ryan, M., Deegan, J. and R.Moloney
Failte Ireland web Check Digital Conference
Deegan, J.
Second Annual Tourism Policy Workshop
Deegan, J.
First Annual Tourism Policy Workshop
Deegan, J.
5th Annual Conference on Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland
Petrus, N. and J. Deegan
5th Annual Conference on Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland
Ryan, M. and J. Deegan
4th Annual Conference on Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland
Petrus, N. and J. Deegan
4th Annual Conference on Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland
Ryan, M. and J. Deegan
Kemmy Business School Research Conference
Ryan, M. and J. Deegan
2007 Business & Economics Society International Conference
Deegan, J. and R. Moloney
37th Annual Conference of Regional Science Association - British and Irish Section
Ryan, M. and J. Deegan
3rd Annual Conference on Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland
Moloney, R. and J. Deegan
3rd Annual Conference on Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland
Petrus, N. and J. Deegan
3rd Annual Conference on Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland
Ryan, M. and J. Deegan
37th Annual Conference of Regional Science Association - British and Irish Section
Deegan, J. and R. Moloney
Dublin Economic Workshop,29th Annual Economic policy Conference
Deegan, J. et al
Regional Science Association Conference
Deegan, J.et al
Global Business and Economics Society International Conference
Deegan, J.et al
Tourism and Hospitality Research Conference:Addressing the Challenges
Ward,A.and J.Deegan
Tourism and Hospitality Research In Ireland: Exploring the Issues
Duffy, S. and J. Deegan
23rd Annual Irish Economics Conference
Deegan, J., Dineen, D.J and S.Wanhill
ETCEE II conference proceedings
Woods, M.
AOIFE Annual Conference
O Leary, S. and J. Deegan
EuroCHRIE conference proceedings
Woods, M. and J. Deegan
Tourism Growth and Global Competitiveness
Deegan, J and D.A.Dineen
Tourism and Hospitality Research Seminar
Deegan, J. and D.A. Dineen
World Tourism Day Conference
Deegan, J.
Proceedings from the Australian Tourism and Hospitality Research Conference
Deegan, J. and D.A. Dineen
International Conference on the Economics of Tourism
Deegan, J. and D.A. Dineen
MA series in European Integration
Deegan, J.
Development Studies Association Conference
Deegan, J.
Other Journal
Niche Markets in Irish Tourism: The Case of the North American Coach Tour Sector in Ireland
Deegan, J. et al
Irish Business Journal: Vol 9: 1 pp 94-112
A Factor Analysis of The North American Coach Tour Sector In Ireland
Deegan, J. , R. Moloney and M. Ryan
Global Business and Economics Anthology
Other Publication
Enhancing the Visitor Experience at Visitor Attractions through the Adoption of Information and Communications Technology
Deegan, J; Hayes, M; Ciolfi, L; Bannon, L
Understanding the Economic Contribution of Tourism to Economic Development - The Case of Ireland West.
Deegan, J; Moloney, R
Global Business And Economics Anthology
The Impact of Training on Interfirm Dynamics within a Destination Quality Network: The Case of the Fuchsia Brand, Ireland
Woods M., Deegan J.
Advances In Hospitality And Leisure
Product Development and Innovation.
Deegan, J
Research Study for the Irish Self-Catering Sector.
O'Leary, S; Deegan, J
Career Development of Tourism Management Graduates.
O'Leary, S; Deegan, J
Tourism Education Sector ? Is it fit for purpose?
Deegan, J et al.
First Steps Tourism Tourism Satellite Account for Ireland.
Deegan, J et al.
Education Sector - Is it fit for purpose?
O'Leary, S; Deegan, J
Tourism Treasures
O'Leary, S; Deegan, J
Benchmarking of Best Practice in Tourism
Deegan, J; Lennon, J; O'Leary, S
Irish Tourism Policy under Full Employment
Deegan, J; Dineen, DA
American Journal Of Physiology-Heart And Circulatory Ph
Evaluation of CAT/MT skills requirements and QA automation
Deegan, J
American Journal Of Physiology-Heart And Circulatory Ph
Innovation in the Tourism Sector in Regional Innovation in the Tourism Sector.
Deegan, J; Lynch, B; Sharpe, P
Career Progression of Tourism Graduates 1990-1995.
Deegan, J; Allen, L
Tourism and catering as career choices for Irish school leavers
Deegan, J; Murphy, E
Images of Employment in the Irish Tourism Industry.
Deegan, J; Allen, L
Spending patterns of tourists entering Ireland via Shannon or Dublin airports
Murphy, E; Deegan, J
Tourism Multipliers in a Small Open Economy - The Case of Ireland
Dineen, DA; Deegan, J
Tourism and Regional Development in Ireland.
Dineen, DA; Deegan, J
Employment and Environmental Issues in Irish Tourism
Dineen, DA; Deegan, J
American Journal Of Pharmaceutical Education
Employment,Economic Development and Environmental Interdependencies
Deegan, J; Dineen, DA
American Journal Of Physiology-Heart And Circulatory Ph
The Employment Effects of Irish Tourism Projects - A Microeconomics Approach
Deegan, J; Dineen, DA
American Journal Of Pharmaceutical Education
International Monetary Fund involvement in the World Debt Problem
Deegan, J
American Journal Of Pharmaceutical Education
Peer Reviewed Journal
An analysis of consumption behaviour of foreign tourists in Ireland
Divisekera, S; Deegan, J
Applied Economics
DOI: 10.1080/00036840701721646
The Impact of Training on Interfirm Dynamics within a Destination Quality Management Network: The Case of the Fuchsia brand, West Cork,
Woods, M; Deegan, J
Advances In Hospitality And Leisure
The fuchsia destination quality brand: Low on quality assurance, high on knowledge sharing
Woods M., Deegan J.
Journal Of Quality Assurance In Hospitality And Tourism
DOI: 10.1300/J162v07n01_05
Ireland's image as a tourism destination in France: Attribute importance and performance
O'Leary S., Deegan J.
Journal Of Travel Research
DOI: 10.1177/0047287504272025
Career progression of Irish tourism and hospitality management graduates
O'Leary S., Deegan J.
International Journal Of Contemporary Hospitality Management
DOI: 10.1108/09596110510604841
A warm welcome for destination quality brands: The example of the Pays Cathare region
Woods, M., Deegan, J.
International Journal Of Tourism Research
People, pace, place: Qualitative and quantitative images of Ireland as a tourism destination in France
O'Leary, S., Deegan, J.
Journal Of Vacation Marketing
Irish Tourism Policy in the New Age of Tourism
Deegan, J
Irish Banking Review
Irish Tourism: Driving Forces and Future Issues
Deegan, J; Dineen, DA
Irish Banking Review
Developments in Irish tourism, 1980-96
Deegan, J., Dineen, D.A.
International Journal Of Tourism Research
Discontinuous Change in Organisations: Using Training and Development Interventions to Develop Creativity Paper 1995
Garavan, TN; Deegan, J
Industrial And Commercial Training
Hospitality Delivers Jobs: The Tourism Dimension.
Deegan, J
Irish Hotel And Catering Institute Journal
Published Report
Ideas Paper on the Future of Shannon Airport
Deegan, J.
Enhancing the Visitor Experience at Visitor Attractions Through Adoption of Information and Communications Technology: Main Report
Deegan, J., M. Hayes, L.Ciofli and L.Bannon
Enhancing The Visitor Experience at Visitor Attractions Through Adoption of Information and Communications Technology: Summary Report
Deegan, J., M.Hayes, L.Ciofli and L.Bannon
Research Study of the Irish Self Catering Sector
Deegan J. and S'O Leary
Understanding the Economic Contribution of Tourism to Economic Development: The Case of Ireland West
Deegan J., and R.Moloney
Career Development of Tourism Management Graduates
Deegan, J. and S'O Leary
First Steps Tourism Satellite Account for Ireland
Deegan, J et al
Benchmarking of Best Practice in Tourism
Deegan J., S.O' Leary and J.lennon