Joost Gieling

Author profile
Joost is consultant bij ZKA Leisure Consultants.

Able to do profound historical and social scientific research, qualitative as well as quantitative, as an independent consultant/scholar passionate about the fields of rural development, sustainable tourism, destination branding, identity construction and cultural heritage related issues. Trained to analyse (historical) socio-economic developments and to see (leisure) trends in their own unique perspective. Also, I am used to work in intercultural and international settings in academia as well as professional organisations. Skills and experiences which are highly appreciated in the fields of e.g. (academic) research, policy making, consultancy, the cultural sector and education. (from Linkedin)