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Dr Sarah Gardiner, Director of the Griffith Institute for Tourism and Daniel Gschwind, Professor of Practice for the Institute were interviewed by 7 News Brisbane. They discussed the entertainment opportunity for Brisbane in light of the 2032 Olympics. Sarah shared her thoughts on how the 2032 Olympics and Para-Olympics will have an Indigenous flavour, with Daniel commenting on how culture is the glue bringing people together. They invited the tourism industry to consider the types of icons, imaging, and messaging Brisbane will send to the world to leave a strong entertainment and cultural legacy.

How Indigenous Knowledge can transform sustainable tourism. Current academic literature largely overlooks centuries-old Indigenous practices, especially in the Pacific Islands. Mark Ariki, a PhD Student at Griffith University, Queensland, Australia, aims to bridge this gap.

Professor Sarah Gardiner, Director of GIFT, attended the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Destination Marketing Forum this week in Phetchaburi, Thailand. The theme of the events was authentic prospectus tourism. #PDMF2024 #Phetchaburi #DASTAcbt #AmazingThailand Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) "Nick" - Eunkyu Chun Griffith University Griffith Business School Research

Recently, GIFT member Dr Ray Rastegar presented at the JUST TOUR Seminar, hosted by the University of Glasgow. This significant event convened a panel of global experts to discuss justice in tourism, attracting attention from scholars and practitioners worldwide. The seminar underscored the urgency of equitable approaches within tourism, especially in regions deeply impacted by tourism economies, and explored how different justice frameworks could align to advocate for real change. For those who missed the live event or want to delve into key discussions, the recording is now available! It includes thought-provoking recommendations, particularly from those working on justice initiatives in the Global South: https://lnkd.in/gWs8fDCh Griffith University Griffith Business School Research Climate Ready Initiative - Griffith University Griffith Climate Action Beacon

Congrats to our project team involved!

Griffith Institute for Tourism is well represented at DestinationQ this year! Barry Fraser Eunbi Jo @Xiwen Xiao Leonie Lockstone-Binney Margarida Abreu Novais Dr Elaine C. L. Yang Olivier OREN Made Handijaya Dewantara Annie Y. Daniel Gschwind

Distinguished Professor James Higham attended the TIA Summit in Auckland, with collaborators from Otago and Auckland universities. They co-hosted a booth showcasing the innovative tourism experience technologies developed over the first year of the MBIE Endeavour research programme. The reception was very positive, with strong business and industry interest in the technologies on display. Professor Higham also attended the TIA Industry Awards where he celebrated alongside some inspiring winners. He’s now off to Dunedin, energised by the connections and feedback from this memorable event! ? You can also listen to James' new podcast, which reflects on the TIA Summit: https://lnkd.in/gc98TEhh Griffith Business School Research Griffith University Climate Ready Initiative - Griffith University Griffith Climate Action Beacon University of Otago The University of Auckland ? #TourismInnovation #ResearchImpact #TIA2024 #MBIE

Are you at DestinationQ today? Stop by the Griffith Institute for Tourism booth to connect with our experts, Barry Fraser and Leonie Lockstone-Binney! Don’t miss the chance to chat about industry insights, research, and the future of tourism. Griffith University Griffith Business School Research

Xin Jin, (Cathy) was an invited panellist, attended the 2024 UN Tourism/PATA Forum on Tourism Trends and Outlook?in Guilin, China, from 18-20 Oct 2024. The conference was jointly organised by UN Tourism, Pacific Asia Travel Association, Guilin Municipal Government, and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Cathy Jin presented on the topic ‘Generative AI in Education and Research: Applications and Implications’ and engaged in the panel discussion themed Education and Cultural Exchange in the Digital Age of Tourism. The conference attracted more than 200 industry participants from Asia Pacific countries, with keynote speakers and panellists from UN Tourism, National Tourism Organisations of Asia Pacific countries, established professional associations, leading industry organisations, and top consultancies and institutions. Tourism recovery post-COVID, opportunities and challenges for tourism stakeholders in the Asia-Pacific region, as well as the impact of the digital age on industry, education and cooperation were widely discussed at the conference. Griffith University Griffith Business School Research

GIFT team, Dr Truc H. Le, PhD FHEA, Dr Sara Quach, Prof Sarah Gardiner, and Prof Susanne Becken have recently completed a joint data project funded by Austrade titled "Austrade data project with Vietnam National Authority of Tourism". The project aims to strengthen the tourism data infrastructure in Australia and Vietnam, enabling more accurate and timely insights into visitor trends and behaviours. Enhanced data capabilities will support the development of targeted marketing strategies and policy decisions, ensuring sustainable tourism growth. This project is part of the Australia – Vietnam Enhanced Economic Engagement Strategy?to strengthen tourism ties with Vietnam. https://lnkd.in/g9Yfm2PN A snapshot report (English and Vietnamese versions) is available here: https://lnkd.in/gKmBevc4 This report offers comprehensive profiles of visitors travelling between Vietnam and Australia, enabling the identification of distinct needs and preferences among different visitor groups and facilitating tailored tourism offerings that enhance visitor satisfaction. Griffith University Griffith Business School Research