Dr Karen Davies
Senior Lecturer in Events Management
Cardiff School of Management
Overview
A lecturer with 11 years teaching experience and a keen interest in festivals and cultural events, equity, diversity inclusion and social justice and events for social change.
With previous experience in events management with Swansea Council running a variety of indoor and outdoor events.
Research Publications
Exploring solutions for inclusivity to UK music festivals for people on low incomes through the lens of social tourism
Davies, K., Matthews, N., Gouthro, M. B. & Richards, V., 1 Jul 2025, In: International Journal of Event and Festival Management.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Does carnival still come first in Rio even when the Olympics come to town?
Davies, K., 1 Jan 2025, Events and Society: Bridging Theory and Practice. Taylor and Francis, p. 73-79 7 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
Uncovering links between poverty and festival provision
Gouthro, M. B., Davies, K., Matthews, N. & Richards, V., 31 Oct 2024, The Routledge Handbook of Events and Sustainability. Whitfield, J., Gouthro, M. B. & Moital, M. (eds.). Taylor and Francis, p. 124-133 10 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
‘Story-Mapping’ within a local festival environment: A method to encourage regenerative tourism
Davies, K., Thatcher, C., Haven-Tang, C., Packer, R. & Thomas, A., 17 Jan 2024, In: Event Management. 28, 4, p. 531-547 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Using Astro-cartography as a Tool for Determining Travel Choice
Davies, K., 1 Jan 2024, Sensory Tourism: Senses and SenseScapes Encompassing Tourism Destinations. CABI International, p. 263-272 10 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
Festival Participation, Inclusion and Poverty: An Exploratory Study
Davies, K., Gouthro, M. B., Matthews, N. & Richards, V., 2 Feb 2023, In: Tourism and Hospitality. 4, 1, p. 51-74 24 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Considering the benefits and limitations of virtual and hybrid events
Jaimangal - Jones, D. & Davies, K., 2023, Virtual Events Management : Theory and Methods for Event Management and Tourism. Brown, T. & Drakeley, C. (eds.). Oxford: Goodfellow Publishers, p. 42-54 13 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
Visual Methods in Tourism Research
Davies, K. & Jenkins, I. S., 25 Aug 2022, Encyclopedia of Tourism Management and Marketing: Volume 1-4. Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd., Vol. 4. p. 700-703 4 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
Exploring UK media’s influences on public perceptions of LGBTQIA+ representations at pride festivals
Crees, N., Grousset-Rees, H., Richards, V., Davies, K. & McLoughlin, E., 29 Mar 2022, In: Journal of Policy Research in Tourism, Leisure and Events. 15, 2, p. 272-292 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Can events facilitate intercultural understanding? A critical investigation at Llangollen international musical eisteddfod
Davies, K. & Ritchie, C., 7 Aug 2020, Role and Impact of Tourism in Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation. IGI Global, p. 218-237 20 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review