Role and field
Alexis Papathanassis is rector of Hochschule Bremerhaven. The university’s profile lists work on cruising and its effects on coastal areas. His own research website states that he has held a chair in cruise management and e-tourism since 2005.
Distinguishing research and consultancy
Papathanassis also discloses consultancy for cruise companies, tour operators and port authorities, and an advisory partnership with Deloitte Germany. These are disclosed professional connections. A research publication and a commercial consultancy assignment serve different purposes.
How readers can use this context
When considering a statement about cruise tourism, ask whether it comes from a particular study, a personal assessment or a consultancy context. This profile makes those roles visible; it neither rates individual trips nor evaluates an unspecified assignment.