Career trajectories and opportunities for the neurodivergent workforce in UK tourism and hospitality

Anastasia Kulichyova; Zhiwei Lin; Alisha Ali

Career trajectories and opportunities for the neurodivergent workforce in UK tourism and hospitality

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This study examines career trajectories of the neurodivergent workforce in tourism and hospitality through an interdisciplinary, data-driven lens. By employing large-scale web scraping and computational modelling, we generate a novel dataset of job advertisements to systematically analyse career pathways and opportunities in the sector. Our research bridges business scholarship with mathematics and computer science, addressing methodological barriers in researching neurodiversity while contributing to debates on inclusive labour markets. We also highlight practical outcomes for organisations offering evidence-based recommendations for advancing
equity and innovation in service-sector employment.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	CAUTHE 2026 conference handbook. Cultivating cohesion and connection through tourism, hospitality, and events
Pages	128
Number of pages	1
Publication status	Published - 16 Apr 2026
Event	CAUTHE 2026 - Adelaide, Australia Duration: 09 Feb 2026 → 12 Feb 2026

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Conference	CAUTHE 2026
Country/Territory	Australia
City	Adelaide
Period	09/02/2026 → 12/02/2026

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