Paul Lynch specialises in the teaching of management and enterprise in the hospitality and tourism industries. His PhD involved a sociological examination of the lived guest experience in commercial home enterprises in Scotland entitled Conceptual Relationships between Hospitality and Space in the Homestay Sector. Prior academic education included a Master of Business Administration from the University of Edinburgh, a Diploma of Health Services Management from the Institute of Health Service Management, and a Bachelor of Arts in French Studies (Major), Sociology (Minor) from the University of Lancaster. In addition to experience of working for a tourism social firm offering holidays to people with special needs, Paul has senior management experience in hospital management, and also in higher education where he has worked as a Head of Department. Paul has been researching and teaching since 1990. Research interests and publications focus upon commercial home enterprises, business networks and networking, social firms and qualitative research methods. Professional memberships include the Hotel and Catering International Management Association and the Institute of Learning and Teaching. Paul regularly undertakes consultancy and educational development projects internationally.
