Urban tourism is the main research interest of Dr. John Ebejer. He wrote several academic papers, articles and books about the subject. In particular, he is sole author of the books ‘Tourism in European Cities’ (2021) and 'Tourism & Place' (2024).
Other research interests include tourist experience, urban regeneration, historic areas and sustainability. He was invited to deliver lectures at universities in Westminster, Canterbury, Helsinki, Salzburg, Macerata (Italy), Trento, Lugano, Rijeka (Croatia) and Cadiz. He gave presentations at international tourism conferences in Krakow, Rotterdam, Syros (Greece) and Crete. He is currently organising a Blended Intensive Programme for SEA-EU Alliance universities. The BIP is about 'Tourism Sustainability in Urban and Rural Areas' and will be held early in 2025.
Some of Dr. Ebejer’s writings are inspired by his professional work experience that took place before he dedicated himself full-time to academia. For over two decades, he worked as an urban planner and project coordinator. He drafted numerous planning documents such as development briefs and local plans. On behalf of various public sector agencies, he was instrumental in the implementation of major projects that are essential for Malta’s tourism product, the most important being St. George's Bay beach replenishment, the National Aquarium at Qawra and the Fort St. Elmo project. He co-authored various legislation on urban planning, environment and building construction.
Dr. Ebejer’s first degree is in Architecture and Civil Engineering from the University of Malta. He holds a Masters degree in Urban Planning from the University of Sheffield and a Doctorate in Tourism from the University of Westminster.
