Prof. James Deegan
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
Peer Reviewed Journals
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 (2006) The Impact of Training on Interfirm Dynamics within a Destination Quality Management Network: The Case of the Fuchsia brand, West Cork,. Advances In Hospitality And Leisure :25-50
Read moreA warm welcome for destination quality brands: The example of the Pays Cathare region
Woods, M., Deegan, J. (2003) A warm welcome for destination quality brands: The example of the Pays Cathare region. International Journal Of Tourism Research :269-282
Read moreThe changing contribution of tourism in a dynamic economy: The case of Ireland
Deegan, J; Dineen, D (2003) The changing contribution of tourism in a dynamic economy: The case of Ireland. Tourism Economics :147-164
Read morePeople, pace, place: Qualitative and quantitative images of Ireland as a tourism destination in France
O'Leary, S., Deegan, J. (2003) People, pace, place: Qualitative and quantitative images of Ireland as a tourism destination in France. Journal Of Vacation Marketing :213-226
Read moreIrish Tourism Policy in the New Age of Tourism
Deegan, J (2002) Irish Tourism Policy in the New Age of Tourism. Irish Banking Review :31-42
Read moreIrish Tourism: Driving Forces and Future Issues
Deegan, J; Dineen, DA (2000) Irish Tourism: Driving Forces and Future Issues. Irish Banking Review :35-48
Read moreDevelopments in Irish tourism, 1980-96
Deegan, J., Dineen, D.A. (2000) Developments in Irish tourism, 1980-96. International Journal Of Tourism Research :163-170
Read moreHospitality Delivers Jobs: The Tourism Dimension.
Deegan, J (1995) Hospitality Delivers Jobs: The Tourism Dimension.. Irish Hotel And Catering Institute Journal
Read moreDiscontinuous Change in Organisations: Using Training and Development Interventions to Develop Creativity Paper 1995
Garavan, TN; Deegan, J (1995) Discontinuous Change in Organisations: Using Training and Development Interventions to Develop Creativity Paper 1995. Industrial And Commercial Training :18-26
Read moreBooks
Tourism Policy and Performance: The Irish Experience, 1st Edition
Deegan, J; Dineen, DA (1997) Tourism Policy and Performance: The Irish Experience, 1st Edition. London : International Thomson Business Press
Read moreBook Chapters
A Factor Analysis of the North American Coach Sector In Ireland
Deegan, J. and M.Ryan (2010) A Factor Analysis of the North American Coach Sector In Ireland. Dublin Institute of Technology : ARROW@DIT "Contemporary Issues in Irish and Global Tourism and Hospitality
Read moreWest Cork - A Place Apart: Destination Quality Management
Woods, M; Deegan, J (2007) West Cork - A Place Apart: Destination Quality Management. West Cork : Fuchsia Brands Ltd. The West Cork Regional Branding Initiative: Fuchsia Brands Ltd
Read moreUnderstanding the Economic Contribution of Tourism to Economic Development : The Case of Ireland West
Deegan, J; Moloney, R (2007) Understanding the Economic Contribution of Tourism to Economic Development : The Case of Ireland West. Worcester, MA, USA : Business & Economics Society International Global Business & Economics Anthology :33-45
Read moreA Comparison of Tourism Output and Employment in Ireland, and the UK: Some TSA-Based Results
Deegan, J; Kenneally,M; Moloney, R; Wanhill, S (2006) A Comparison of Tourism Output and Employment in Ireland, and the UK: Some TSA-Based Results. : B & ESI Global Business & Economics Anthology :445-460
Read moreThe Fuchsia Destination Quality Brand:Low on Quality Assurance,High on Knowledge Sharing
Woods, M; Deegan, J (2006) The Fuchsia Destination Quality Brand:Low on Quality Assurance,High on Knowledge Sharing. Knowledge Sharing and Quality Assurance in Hospitality and Tourism :75-98
Read moreSeasonality in Irish Tourism 1973-1995
Kennedy, L; Deegan, J (2001) Seasonality in Irish Tourism 1973-1995. Seasonality in Tourism :51-74
Read moreMarket Services and Tourism
Dineen, DA; Deegan, J (2000) Market Services and Tourism. The Economy of Ireland: Policy and Performance of a European Region, 8e :286-307
Read moreMarket Services and Tourism
Deegan, J; Dineen, DA (2000) Market Services and Tourism. The Economy of Ireland: Policy and Performance in a European Region :286-307
Read moreThe Tourism Dimension of Irish Economic Development
Dineen, DA; Deegan, J (1997) The Tourism Dimension of Irish Economic Development. Ireland in the Coming Times. Essays to celebrate T.K. Whitaker's 80 years
Read moreThe Tourism Dimension to Irish Economic Development
Deegan, J; Dineen, DA (1997) The Tourism Dimension to Irish Economic Development. Ireland in the Coming Times: Essays to Celebrate T. K. Whitaker 80 Years :299-324
Read moreIrish Tourism Policy: Targets, Outcomes and Environmental Considerations
Deegan, J; Dineen, DA (1993) Irish Tourism Policy: Targets, Outcomes and Environmental Considerations. Tourism in Ireland: A Critical Analysis :115-137
Read moreThe Employment Effects of Irish Tourism Projects - a Microeconomic Approach
Dineen, DA; Deegan, J (1992) The Employment Effects of Irish Tourism Projects - a Microeconomic Approach. Perspectives on Tourism Policy
Read moreThe Employment Effects of Irish Tourism Projects - A Microeconomic Approach
Deegan, J; Dineen, DA (1992) The Employment Effects of Irish Tourism Projects - A Microeconomic Approach. Perspectives on Tourism Policy :137-156
Read moreEdited Books
Other Journals
Niche Markets in Irish Tourism: The Case of the North American Coach Tour Sector in Ireland
Deegan, J. et al (2014) Niche Markets in Irish Tourism: The Case of the North American Coach Tour Sector in Ireland. Irish Business Journal: Vol 9: 1 pp 94-112
Read moreA Factor Analysis of The North American Coach Tour Sector In Ireland
Deegan, J. , R. Moloney and M. Ryan (2011) A Factor Analysis of The North American Coach Tour Sector In Ireland . Massachusetts, USA. 01605-3109 : Business and Economics Society International Global Business and Economics Anthology
Read moreConference Publications
5th Annual Tourism Policy Workshop: Dromoland Castle
Deegan, J. (2014) 5th Annual Tourism Policy Workshop: Dromoland Castle.
Read moreFailte Ireland Industry Conference: Fota Island Cork
Deegan, J. (2014) Failte Ireland Industry Conference: Fota Island Cork.
Read more10th Annual Tourism and Hospitality Reserach In Ireland Conference (THRIC) 2014
M.Ryan, J.Deegan, R.Moloney and W.Sjostrom (2014) 10th Annual Tourism and Hospitality Reserach In Ireland Conference (THRIC) 2014.
Read more35th Dublin Economics Workshop Annual Conference
Deegan, J. (2013) 35th Dublin Economics Workshop Annual Conference.
Read moreThird Annual Tourism Policy Workshop
Ryan, M., Deegan, J. and R.Moloney (2012) Third Annual Tourism Policy Workshop.
Read moreThird Annual Tourism Policvy Workshop
Deegan,J. (2012) Third Annual Tourism Policvy Workshop.
Read moreFailte Ireland web Check Digital Conference
Deegan, J. (2012) Failte Ireland web Check Digital Conference.
Read moreSecond Annual Tourism Policy Workshop
Deegan, J. (2011) Second Annual Tourism Policy Workshop.
Read moreFirst Annual Tourism Policy Workshop
Deegan, J. (2010) First Annual Tourism Policy Workshop.
Read more5th Annual Conference on Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland
Petrus, N. and J. Deegan (2009) 5th Annual Conference on Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland.
Read more5th Annual Conference on Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland
Ryan, M. and J. Deegan (2009) 5th Annual Conference on Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland.
Read more4th Annual Conference on Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland
Petrus, N. and J. Deegan (2008) 4th Annual Conference on Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland.
Read more4th Annual Conference on Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland
Ryan, M. and J. Deegan (2008) 4th Annual Conference on Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland.
Read more2007 Business & Economics Society International Conference
Deegan, J. and R. Moloney (2007) 2007 Business & Economics Society International Conference.
Read more37th Annual Conference of Regional Science Association - British and Irish Section
Ryan, M. and J. Deegan (2007) 37th Annual Conference of Regional Science Association - British and Irish Section.
Read more3rd Annual Conference on Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland
Moloney, R. and J. Deegan (2007) 3rd Annual Conference on Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland.
Read more3rd Annual Conference on Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland
Petrus, N. and J. Deegan (2007) 3rd Annual Conference on Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland.
Read more3rd Annual Conference on Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland
Ryan, M. and J. Deegan (2007) 3rd Annual Conference on Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland.
Read moreKemmy Business School Research Conference
Ryan, M. and J. Deegan (2007) Kemmy Business School Research Conference.
Read more37th Annual Conference of Regional Science Association - British and Irish Section
Deegan, J. and R. Moloney (2007) 37th Annual Conference of Regional Science Association - British and Irish Section.
Read moreRegional Science Association Conference
Deegan, J.et al (2006) Regional Science Association Conference. :*-*
Read moreDublin Economic Workshop,29th Annual Economic policy Conference
Deegan, J. et al (2006) Dublin Economic Workshop,29th Annual Economic policy Conference. :*-*
Read moreGlobal Business and Economics Society International Conference
Deegan, J.et al (2006) Global Business and Economics Society International Conference. :*-*
Read moreTourism and Hospitality Research Conference:Addressing the Challenges
Ward,A.and J.Deegan (2006) Tourism and Hospitality Research Conference:Addressing the Challenges. :*-*
Read moreTourism and Hospitality Research In Ireland: Exploring the Issues
Duffy, S. and J. Deegan (2005) Tourism and Hospitality Research In Ireland: Exploring the Issues. :*-*
Read moreConference on Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland: Exploring the Issues
Deegan, J. (2005) Conference on Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland: Exploring the Issues. :*-*
Read moreCreating,Managing, Practising Knowledge, Irish Academy of Management, 8th Annual Conference
Ward, A.and J.Deegan (2005) Creating,Managing, Practising Knowledge, Irish Academy of Management, 8th Annual Conference. :*-*
Read more2004 Intercollege Conference: Borderless Frontiers: Implications for Tourism in the New and Enlarged European Union
Ward, A. and J. Deegan (2004) 2004 Intercollege Conference: Borderless Frontiers: Implications for Tourism in the New and Enlarged European Union. :*-*
Read more4th International Congress of Higher Education - Tourism Section
Deegan, J. (2004) 4th International Congress of Higher Education - Tourism Section. :*-*
Read more34th Conference of the Regional Science Association - British and Irish Section
Deegan, J. et al (2004) 34th Conference of the Regional Science Association - British and Irish Section. :*-*
Read moreDoctoral Colloquium: The PhD Process: A time for reflection, a time for learning, a time for new vision
Ward, A. and J. Deegan (2004) Doctoral Colloquium: The PhD Process: A time for reflection, a time for learning, a time for new vision. :*-*
Read moreATLAS (Association for Tourism and Leisure Education) Conference: Networking and Partnerships in Destination Development and Management
Woods, M. and J. Deegan (2004) ATLAS (Association for Tourism and Leisure Education) Conference: Networking and Partnerships in Destination Development and Management. :*-*
Read morePaper presented at the seventeenth annual Irish Economics Association Conference
Deegan, J., Dineen, D. J. and S. Wanhill. (2003) Paper presented at the seventeenth annual Irish Economics Association Conference. :*-*
Read more23rd Annual Irish Economics Conference
Deegan, J., Dineen, D.J and S.Wanhill (2003) 23rd Annual Irish Economics Conference. :*-*
Read more12th International Research Conference of the Council for Australian University Tourism and Hospitality Education (CAUTHE): Tourism and Hospitality on the Edge
Woods, M. and J. Deegan (2002) 12th International Research Conference of the Council for Australian University Tourism and Hospitality Education (CAUTHE): Tourism and Hospitality on the Edge. :*-*
Read moreSecond Technical Workshop on the Implementation of National and Sub-National Tourism Satellite Accounts (TSA)
Deegan, J., Dineen, D. J. and S. Wanhill. (2001) Second Technical Workshop on the Implementation of National and Sub-National Tourism Satellite Accounts (TSA). :*-*
Read moreEuroCHRIE conference proceedings
Woods, M. and J. Deegan (2001) EuroCHRIE conference proceedings. :*-*
Read moreTourism Growth and Global Competitiveness
Deegan, J and D.A.Dineen (2001) Tourism Growth and Global Competitiveness. :187-207
Read moreDEW Economic Policy Conference
Deegan, J. and D. J. Dineen. (2000) DEW Economic Policy Conference. :*-*
Read moreTourism and Hospitality Research Seminar
Deegan, J. and D.A. Dineen (1997) Tourism and Hospitality Research Seminar. :*-*
Read moreProceedings from the Australian Tourism and Hospitality Research Conference
Deegan, J. and D.A. Dineen (1997) Proceedings from the Australian Tourism and Hospitality Research Conference. :176-190
Read moreLimerick Chamber of Commerce and the Irish Peace Institute Conference, Peace: The Economic Dividend for North and South
Deegan, J. (1995) Limerick Chamber of Commerce and the Irish Peace Institute Conference, Peace: The Economic Dividend for North and South. :*-*
Read moreInternational Conference on the Economics of Tourism
Deegan, J. and D.A. Dineen (1995) International Conference on the Economics of Tourism. :*-*
Read moreMA series in European Integration
Deegan, J. (1994) MA series in European Integration. :*-*
Read moreIrish Hotel and Catering Institute Annual Conference
Deegan, J. (1994) Irish Hotel and Catering Institute Annual Conference. :*-*
Read moreThe Institute of Public Administration Annual Conference of County and City Engineers
Deegan, J. (1994) The Institute of Public Administration Annual Conference of County and City Engineers. :*-*
Read moreCERT-PETRA EC Workshop on the Training of Trainers in Tourism
Deegan, J. (1994) CERT-PETRA EC Workshop on the Training of Trainers in Tourism. :*-*
Read moreNational Centre for Tourism Policy Studies Research Conference
Deegan, J. (1994) National Centre for Tourism Policy Studies Research Conference. :*-*
Read moreMid-West Region Chamber of Commerce Conference on the Environment
Deegan, J. (1990) Mid-West Region Chamber of Commerce Conference on the Environment. :*-*
Read moreDevelopment Studies Association Conference
Deegan, J. (1987) Development Studies Association Conference. :*-*
Read moreConference Contributions
Published Reports
Ideas Paper on the Future of Shannon Airport
Deegan, J. (2014) Ideas Paper on the Future of Shannon Airport. Mid West Regional Authority: www.mwra.ie : Mide West Regional Authority
Read moreEnhancing the Visitor Experience at Visitor Attractions Through Adoption of Information and Communications Technology: Main Report
Deegan, J., M. Hayes, L.Ciofli and L.Bannon (2009) Enhancing the Visitor Experience at Visitor Attractions Through Adoption of Information and Communications Technology: Main Report. Failte Ireland: Dublin : Failte Ireland
Read moreEnhancing The Visitor Experience at Visitor Attractions Through Adoption of Information and Communications Technology: Summary Report
Deegan, J., M.Hayes, L.Ciofli and L.Bannon (2008) Enhancing The Visitor Experience at Visitor Attractions Through Adoption of Information and Communications Technology: Summary Report. Failte Ireland: Dublin : Failte Ireland
Read moreUnderstanding the Economic Contribution of Tourism to Economic Development: The Case of Ireland West
Deegan J., and R.Moloney (2005) Understanding the Economic Contribution of Tourism to Economic Development: The Case of Ireland West. Ireland West Tourism: Galway : Ireland West Tourism
Read moreResearch Study of the Irish Self Catering Sector
Deegan J. and S'O Leary (2005) Research Study of the Irish Self Catering Sector. Failte Ireland: Dublin : Failte Ireland
Read moreCareer Development of Tourism Management Graduates
Deegan, J. and S'O Leary (2004) Career Development of Tourism Management Graduates. Failte Ireland: Dublin : Failte Ireland
Read moreFirst Steps Tourism Satellite Account for Ireland
Deegan, J et al (2004) First Steps Tourism Satellite Account for Ireland. Failte Ireland/EUROSTAT : Failte Ireland
Read moreBenchmarking of Best Practice in Tourism
Deegan J., S.O' Leary and J.lennon (2002) Benchmarking of Best Practice in Tourism . Council For Education REcruitment and Training(CERT) : CERT
Read moreEditorials
Book Reviews
Other Publications
Enhancing the Visitor Experience at Visitor Attractions through the Adoption of Information and Communications Technology
Deegan, J; Hayes, M; Ciolfi, L; Bannon, L (2008) Enhancing the Visitor Experience at Visitor Attractions through the Adoption of Information and Communications Technology. Dublin : Failte Ireland
Read moreThe Third Industrial Revolution : Issues for the Tourism Industry
Deegan, J (2007) The Third Industrial Revolution : Issues for the Tourism Industry.
Read moreUnderstanding the Economic Contribution of Tourism to Economic Development - The Case of Ireland West.
Deegan, J; Moloney, R (2007) Understanding the Economic Contribution of Tourism to Economic Development - The Case of Ireland West.. Massachusetts: MA 01605-3109 USA : Business and Economics Society International Global Business And Economics Anthology :33-45
Read moreThe Impact of Training on Interfirm Dynamics within a Destination Quality Network: The Case of the Fuchsia Brand, Ireland
Woods M., Deegan J. (2006) The Impact of Training on Interfirm Dynamics within a Destination Quality Network: The Case of the Fuchsia Brand, Ireland. Advances In Hospitality And Leisure :25-50
Read moreA Long Term Perspective on the Policy and Performance of Irish Tourism.
Deegan, J (2006) A Long Term Perspective on the Policy and Performance of Irish Tourism..
Read moreResearch Study for the Irish Self-Catering Sector.
O'Leary, S; Deegan, J (2005) Research Study for the Irish Self-Catering Sector..
Read moreCareer Development of Tourism Management Graduates.
O'Leary, S; Deegan, J (2004) Career Development of Tourism Management Graduates..
Read moreTourism Education Sector ? Is it fit for purpose?
Deegan, J et al. (2004) Tourism Education Sector ? Is it fit for purpose?.
Read moreFirst Steps Tourism Tourism Satellite Account for Ireland.
Deegan, J et al. (2004) First Steps Tourism Tourism Satellite Account for Ireland..
Read moreThe Irish Tourism Satellite Account:Some Early Lessons
Deegan, J (2004) The Irish Tourism Satellite Account:Some Early Lessons.
Read moreCompetitiveness in Irish Tourism: Some Issues for Discussion.
Deegan, J (2004) Competitiveness in Irish Tourism: Some Issues for Discussion..
Read moreEducation Sector - Is it fit for purpose?
O'Leary, S; Deegan, J (2004) Education Sector - Is it fit for purpose?.
Read moreIreland TSA Progress Report
Deegan, J; Dineen, DJ; Wanhill, S (2003) Ireland TSA Progress Report. American Journal Of Physiology-Heart And Circulatory Ph
Read moreCompetitive Issues for the Tourism Industry in a Changed Business Environment.
Deegan, J; Dineen, DJ; Heneghan, P (2002) Competitive Issues for the Tourism Industry in a Changed Business Environment..
Read moreBenchmarking of Best Practice in Tourism
Deegan, J; Lennon, J; O'Leary, S (2002) Benchmarking of Best Practice in Tourism.
Read moreCompetitive Factors Affecting Tourism - Benchmarking Ireland's Competitiveness
Deegan, J (2001) Competitive Factors Affecting Tourism - Benchmarking Ireland's Competitiveness.
Read moreIrish Tourism Policy under Full Employment
Deegan, J; Dineen, DA (2000) Irish Tourism Policy under Full Employment. American Journal Of Physiology-Heart And Circulatory Ph
Read moreEvaluation of CAT/MT skills requirements and QA automation
Deegan, J (1998) Evaluation of CAT/MT skills requirements and QA automation. American Journal Of Physiology-Heart And Circulatory Ph
Read moreInnovation in the Tourism Sector in Regional Innovation in the Tourism Sector.
Deegan, J; Lynch, B; Sharpe, P (1998) Innovation in the Tourism Sector in Regional Innovation in the Tourism Sector..
Read moreThe Development of Tourism in Lesotho: A Sectoral Study
Deegan, J (1998) The Development of Tourism in Lesotho: A Sectoral Study.
Read moreCareer Progression of Tourism Graduates 1990-1995.
Deegan, J; Allen, L (1998) Career Progression of Tourism Graduates 1990-1995..
Read moreTourism and catering as career choices for Irish school leavers
Deegan, J; Murphy, E (1996) Tourism and catering as career choices for Irish school leavers.
Read moreImages of Employment in the Irish Tourism Industry.
Deegan, J; Allen, L (1996) Images of Employment in the Irish Tourism Industry..
Read moreSpending patterns of tourists entering Ireland via Shannon or Dublin airports
Murphy, E; Deegan, J (1995) Spending patterns of tourists entering Ireland via Shannon or Dublin airports.
Read moreTourism Multipliers in a Small Open Economy - The Case of Ireland
Dineen, DA; Deegan, J (1993) Tourism Multipliers in a Small Open Economy - The Case of Ireland.
Read moreTourism and Regional Development in Ireland.
Dineen, DA; Deegan, J (1992) Tourism and Regional Development in Ireland..
Read moreTourism and Regional Development in Ireland : Independent Evaluation of Ireland's First Operational Programme for Tourism
Deegan, J; Dineen, DA (1992) Tourism and Regional Development in Ireland : Independent Evaluation of Ireland's First Operational Programme for Tourism.
Read moreEmployment and Environmental Issues in Irish Tourism
Dineen, DA; Deegan, J (1992) Employment and Environmental Issues in Irish Tourism. American Journal Of Pharmaceutical Education
Read moreEmployment,Economic Development and Environmental Interdependencies
Deegan, J; Dineen, DA (1991) Employment,Economic Development and Environmental Interdependencies. American Journal Of Physiology-Heart And Circulatory Ph
Read moreThe Employment Effects of Irish Tourism Projects - A Microeconomics Approach
Deegan, J; Dineen, DA (1990) The Employment Effects of Irish Tourism Projects - A Microeconomics Approach. American Journal Of Pharmaceutical Education
Read moreInternational Monetary Fund involvement in the World Debt Problem
Deegan, J (1987) International Monetary Fund involvement in the World Debt Problem. American Journal Of Pharmaceutical Education
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