Doctor of Philosophy in Tourism Geography
Doctor of Philosophy in Tourism Geography
Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Tarragona, Spain
URL: http://www.urv.cat
Master of Arts in International Tourism Management (ITM)
Westcoast University of Applied Sciences, Heide. Germany
URL: https://en.fh-westkueste.de
Bachelor of Arts in Travel and Tourism
American College, Nicosia. Cyprus
URL: http://www.ac.ac.cy/
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/tourhosp6020051
Reference: Mallick, I., Miravet, D., & Gutiérrez, A. (2025). Impact of Altered Holiday Plans Due to COVID-19 on Tourist Satisfaction: Evidence from Costa Daurada. Tourism and Hospitality, 6(2), 51. https://doi.org/10.3390/tourhosp6020051
MALLICK, I.*, Miravet, D., & Gutiérrez, A. (2022). TOURIST SATISFACTION DURING THE PANDEMIC: AN ANALYSIS OF THE EFFECTS OF MEASURES TO PREVENT COVID-19 IN A MEDITERRANEAN COASTAL DESTINATION. GeoJournal of Tourism and Geosites, 45(4spl), 1706–1716. [JIF 1.91 / Scopus Q1]. https://doi.org/10.30892/gtg.454spl20-991
Conferences:
January 2023 | “HOLIDAY PLANS DISRUPTED BY COVID-19: EXAMINING THE INFLUENCE ONTOURIST SATISFACTION.”, 4th International Multidisciplinary Conference on Current Research Trend (IMCCR-2023), India |
September 2022 | “LESSONS LEARNT FROM THE COVID-19: THE IMPACT OF PREVENTION MEASURES AND TRUST ON TOURIST SATISFACTION.” ATLAS annual conference2022: Tourism 22 and Beyond - What Matters Now to the Global Tourist?, Ireland |
June 2022 | “TOURIST SATISFACTION DURING THE PANDEMIC: AN ANALYSIS OF THE EFFECTS OF MEASURES TO PREVENT COVID-19 IN A MEDITERRANEANCOASTAL DESTINATION.” Tourism, Hospitality and Events International Conference(THE INC-2022), Cyprus. |
August 2021 | “IMPACT OF COVID-19 PREVENTION MEASURES AND RELIANCE ON TOURISTSATISFACTION.” International Conference Of Social Research With Multidisciplinary Approach (ICSRMA), Indonesia |
July 2021 | “THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON TOURIST SATISFACTION: A CASE STUDY OF VISITORS OF COASTA DAURADA, SPAIN.”, 3rd InternationalMultidisciplinary Conference on Current Research Trend (IMCCR-2023), India |
Research Projects:
Grants:
November 2018 - February 2022 | Research AssistantUniversitat Rovira i Virgili, Tarragona, SpainProject: “Analysis of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on tourist satisfaction- A case study of visitors of Coasta Daurada (South Catalonia)” Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Aaron Gutierrez Palomero; Dr. Daniel Miravet· Conducted survey preparation, data gathering, arrangement, and validation to create representative graphs and charts, effectively presenting research findings during presentations.· Conducted advanced statistical analysis with machine learning and AI to understand the consumer behaviour and travel pattern of tourist during COVID-19.· Adapted seamlessly to both independent work and collaborative efforts in dynamic project settings. |
May 2022 – August 2022 | Visiting ResearcherUniversity of Molise, Campobasso, ItalyProject: “Impact of COVID-19 Restrictions and Fear on Tourist Satisfaction”Supervisor: Prof. Francesca Di Virgilio· Conducted survey preparation (Ad-hoc and Omnibus Survey) and methodologies.· Conducted advanced statistical analysis with machine learning to understand the tourist’s fear of travelling in relation to the post COVID- 19.· Delivered engaging lectures and facilitated interactive discussions on research findings concerning the Impact of Covid-19 pandemic on tourist satisfaction to undergraduate students. |
December 2018 – March2019 | Research AssistantUniversitat Rovira i Virgili, Tarragona, Spain Project: EU-H2020 Proposal “SMARTDEST” Supervisor: Prof. Antionio P. Russo· Conducted literature reviews, analysed relevant literature, and synthesized key findings to create high-quality summaries, reports, and research papers.· Demonstrated proficiency in handling complex research processes and successfully contributed to advancing knowledge in smart citizen engagement and social inclusion. |
April 2014- January 2016 | Marketing Research AnalystHotel Amedia, Hamburg, Germany· Gathered valuable data and insights to support the marketing of Hotel Amedia.· Utilized qualitative and quantitative data into compelling stories to promote Hotel Amedia and enhanced tourist perception towards the hotel.· Developed effective marketing strategies for promotion. |
March 2013 - November 2013 | Research Intern1. STRING-Partnership network, GermanyProject: Evaluation of the Tourism Prospects Among Youth Travellers in the STRING-Partnership NetworkSupervisor: Frau Sonja Göttel· Conducted data collection, analysis, and strategic insights presentation, culminating in a comprehensive report with targeted strategies to attract youth tourists within the STRING-region, particularly Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.2. China Outbound Tourism Research Institute (COTRI), GermanyProject: Strategic Initiatives for Attracting Chinese Tourists to HamburgSupervisor: Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Georg Arlt· Conducted extensive study involving design, data collection, in-depth analysis of preferences and behaviors, and strategic enhancement proposals to attract Chinese tourists in Hamburg |