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Current PhD in Tourism Research

Our PhD research addresses the current and critical issues in Tourism, as well as taking a new approach to more traditional areas of Tourism research. Please see below for a complete list of current PhDs in Tourism studies.

Taufik Abdullah

Between Success and Failure: The empowerment of Survival Entrepreneurs, a Case Study of Indonesian Street Food Vendors Supervisors: Neil Carr and Craig Lee

Patrick Boudreau-Alguire

Optimal States of Mind in Adventure Recreation Supervisors : Susan Houge Mackenzie and Ken Hodge

Kishor Kumar Chitrakar

Community Based Home-Stay Tourism as a Sustainable Tourism Model in Nepal Supervisors : Neil Carr and Julia Albrecht

Lucia Danzi

Co-creation approach for enhancing rural disaster resilience through tourism Supervisors: Caroline Orchiston (Centre for Sustainability) and James Higham

Claire Dowsett

Investigating the social dimensions of invasive species Supervisors : Anna Carr and Brent Lovelock

Md Saiful Islam

Community-based Tourism and its Impact on Sustainable Community Development: A Global Comparative Study to Assess the Viability Supervisors: Willem Coetzee and Brent Lovelock

Move towards sustainability: Explore the pluralistic values of slow tourism Supervisors: James Higham and Mark Falcous

Ân Luong

Entrepreneurial desires, entrepreneurial self-efficacy and entrepreneurial intentions: A mixed-methods study of New Zealand tourism and hospitality Supervisors: Craig Lee and Susan Mackenzie

Mahdis Madani

Developing a web of inter-connected incentives to improve the effectiveness and resilience of MPAs governance Supervisors : Neil Carr and James Higham

Rajesh Nautiyal

Intangible Cultural Heritage and Cultural tourism: An Analysis of Ramman, A Ritual Theatre of Garhwal Himalayas Supervisors: Julia Albrecht, Anna Carr

P Naresh Nayak

Strategy and Implementation plan for Water Conservation in Star category Hotels in New Zealand Supervisors: Willem Coetzee and Julia Albrecht

Golnaz Nazem

MICE Tourism in New Zealand Supervisors: Neil Carr and James Higham

Thuy Nguyen

“Green Nudges”: Application of behavioural insights in fostering energy and water-saving practices in small and independent hotels in Vietnam Supervisors : Willem Coetzee and Craig Lee

Andrus H. L. Nomm

Decarbonisation of the tourism industry – drivers and perspectives in destination management and governance Supervisors: Julia Albrecht & Brent Lovelock

Pitor Pakan

Surf tourism and human-waves relations Supervisors: Hazel Tucker and Timothy Doering

Hannah Parsons

The design and delivery of transformative spiritual tourism experiences Supervisors: Susan Mackenzie & Sebastian Filep

The Spiritual Journey of International Volunteer Tourists Supervisor : Neil Carr

Zahra Rahmani

When Eastern culture meets wellness Travellers’ Interests Supervisors : Susan Houge Mackenzie and Anna Carr

Meysam Ramyar

Towards a more sustainable tourism through stakeholder’s understanding: A case study of the natural resources in Wellington, NZ Supervisors: Julia Albrecht and Willem Coetzee

Mercede Shavanddasht

The impact of selected social-demographic characteristics on female geotourists’ motivations, destination image, satisfaction and loyalty Supervisors: Anna Carr and Pooneh Torabian

Fathimath Shiraani

Understanding the holiday experiences of disabled children and young people Supervisors: Neil Carr and Gill Rutherford

Matthias Spall

“Bad Nature” The social dimensions of invasive species Supervisors : Brent Lovelock and Anna Carr

Animesh Tripathi

The rise of Asian / Indian lifestyle travellers Supervisors : Hazel Tucker and Pooneh Torabian

Hsueh Yu Tseng

Fly smarter not harder: An examination of academic flying Supervisors: James Higham and Craig Lee

Yunzhen Zhang

Understanding and assessing tourists’ awe in different tourism settings Supervisors:  Hazel Tucker and Jundan Zhang (external)

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The degree of Doctor of Philosophy is awarded by the University for research carried out under the supervision of at least two staff members. A PhD can also be presented as a PhD with Publication or a PhD with a Creative Practice Component.

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Doctor of Philosophy in Tourism

Bruce , Australia

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Sydney , Australia

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Doctor of Philosophy - Tourism

Wollongong , Australia

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Doctor of Philosophy - Tourism Management

Hamilton , New Zealand

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Doctor of Philosophy in Tourism

Christchurch , New Zealand

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Doctor of Philosophy (Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management)

Doctor of Philosophy (Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management)

Auckland , New Zealand

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Doctor of Philosophy in Integrated Studies in Land and Food Systems

Doctor of Philosophy in Integrated Studies in Land and Food Systems

Vancouver , Canada

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The Doctor of Philosophy in Tourism is an advanced degree for graduates of historical faculties awarded on the basis of a dissertation. There are several areas of specialization within a Ph.D. in Tourism. Some examples of these include tourism marketing, culture and heritage tourism, tourist socialization and behavior, sustainable tourism, and hospitality services, to name a few. Candidates earning a Ph.D. in Tourism will usually combine their coursework with research toward a dissertation or thesis, which is to be defended in front of a panel of experts in the field. The typical program length of a Ph.D. is three years; this is comprised of one semester of additional study and 2.5 years of dissertation work and research.

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The main tasks for PhD in Tourism: preparing tourist or visitor information, producing promotional material and displays, managing budgets, writing reports, business plans and press releases, making presentations, maintaining statistical and financial records.

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Research in hospitality, tourism and events

Our research informs the global academic community, but it is also focused on developing practical research outcomes: it aims to improve the hospitality and tourism industry.

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Tourism research.

Members of the Tourism Management Group, both staff and postgraduate students, have wide-ranging research interests and expertise in tourism, both within New Zealand and abroad. Our research seeks to deepen knowledge, address issues of relevance to the industry and policy-makers and to inform the future. Current research is centred on four major research clusters:

This research is published in leading international journals and books and presented to fellow researchers and practitioners at domestic and international conferences, meetings and workshops.

The Tourism Management Group has successfully led investigations and research into a number of contemporary issues for New Zealand’s tourism industry such as the legacies of the 2011 Rugby World Cup . Tourism 2050 painted a range of pictures of the future using scenario planning to address the challenges and inform strategies. We have informed government and international agencies, with Dr Mondher Sahli offering economic and policy advice to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development. We are pleased to host the secretariat of the International Association for Tourism Economics (IATE) .

For more information about the research interests of particular staff see their profiles:

Postgraduate research

Tourism Management staff are able to offer supervision for Masters and PhD theses on a broad range of topic areas. Current or recent PhD topics include:

In addition to New Zealand, recent and current PhD and MTM students have come from and carried out research in Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Germany, Hungary, the Philippines, Tanzania, Thailand, Cambodia, Nepal and Vietnam. Further applications are welcome.

All new international students for the MTM must apply through Wellington University International PhD applications are to be made online through the Wellington Faculty of Graduate Research, prospective PhDs .

A range of scholarships are available for New Zealand and international students from the Wellington Faculty of Graduate Research along with details of the applications process.

For further information about postgraduate research in Tourism Management please contact:

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PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Hospitality, Tourism and Events

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Auckland University of Technology

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the University’s highest qualification. The degree is undertaken by research only and leads to advanced academic and theoretical knowledge in a specialist area.

The PhD is suitable for students who want to pursue an academic or research career, or a senior position in the public or private sector. Doctoral studies present you with the opportunity to generate new ideas that can benefit business and society. You will make a significant original contribution to knowledge and understanding in your field of study and meet recognised international standards for your work.

AUT's academic supervisors are recognised world-class researchers in their fields who have the expert knowledge to guide and advise you throughout your PhD.

Workplace experience is at the heart of our degrees, and our strong links with industry mean you can choose from lots of great host organisations for your placement. You’ll also learn about real-life hospitality right here on campus, in our training restaurants that are open to the public.

Career opportunities

It is expected that graduates with a Doctor of Philosophy will have gained the necessary skills and qualifications to follow an academic or research career.

Alternatively, your research topic may lead you to a position of expertise in your chosen field.

The opportunities to apply the knowledge and skills you gain through a PhD will be extensive, both in industry and academia.

Entry criteria

Must normally have completed the following in a discipline appropriate to the proposed research:

The degree must normally have been gained at the standard of first class or second class (first division) honours from this University or a recognised equivalent.

The degree should include advanced learning in research, execution of a research project and a written report on the research.

English Language Requirements:

IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with 7.0 in Writing and no band less than 6.0; TOEFL iBT score of 90; Certificate in English for Academic Study (CertEAS) with A grade; GIE with B+ grade; CAE minimum overall score of 176; PTE minimum overall score of 58.

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Waikato's doctoral programme in Tourism and Hospitality Management follows the UK tradition of the award of a doctoral degree by thesis. Students are required to have appropriate entry qualifications and may be required to undertake a course in research methods and epistemologies. Please note that students are also required to defend their thesis in front of a panel for a viva.

Our academic staff and PhD students undertake research for the United Nations World Tourism Organisation Sustainable Tourism Programme under the INSTO initiative at Raglan.

We are currently undertaking projects in China with the Terracotta Museum (The Emperor Qin Mausoleum) and the Fuxi (Wusi) Mausoleum - both important cultural and heritage sites in China. From 2018 we hope to offer students an opportunity to study in Xi'an.

Our PhD supervisors

Our PhD supervisors have international reputations and high grades under New Zealand's research assessment exercise, known as the PBRF, which allocates scores to individual researchers.

Current PhD students

Read about some of our current PhD students and their thesis topics.

Our alumni - past PhD students

Our past PhD students come from all corners of the globe. You can read some brief profiles of our alumni here.

International links with other universities

Like many departments we have extensive international linkages, both formal and informal.

Of particular interest to the doctoral programme are our Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) with the College of Charleston, USA, and Beijing International Studies University, China.

We also have a MOU with Woosong University in South Korea, and each year since 2000, our undergraduate students have an opportunity to study in South Korea for a paper on Korean culture that counts toward their degree in New Zealand.

Additionally through Charlie Panakera - a former Solomon Islander MP - we have extensive links through the South Pacific, including with the University of the South Pacific with whom we have an MOU.

Our co-researchers also include many others including Dr Ayse Collins in Bilkent University, Turkey, Dr Yoel Mansfeld in Israel, and Professor T C Huan from National Chiayi University, Taiwan. Below are a few photographs of these overseas colleagues.

International colleagues

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Professor John Crotts

is Head of the Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management at the College of Charleston. He is seen here addressing recent graduates from the College with the photograph taken by Chris Ryan when he was at the College for several months in 2006. Chris and John have had various joint publications including an article in  Annals of Tourism Research.

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Professor Stephen Litvin

lectures at the College of Charleston and has published widely being, like John, one of the most prolific authors in the subject area. He is also a keen supporter of the Cougars basketball team. Steve has also published in leading journals such as  Tourism Management, Annals of Tourism Research and  Journal of Travel Research .

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Professor Zhang Wen

is Dean of Translation Services at Beijing International Studies University and is seen here at the 2006 Asia Pacific Tourism Association Conference. Her research interests lie in resident perceptions and attitudes toward tourism and tourism planning. Wen has contributed to work being published by Professors Ryan and Gu.

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Professor Gu Huimin

is Head of the Department of Hospitality Management and Director of the China Hospitality Research Centre. She has also written extensively in the arena of tourism and is currently co-authoring books on tourism research methodologies and Tourism in China, published in 2009 by Taylor and Francis (New York).

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Professor 'T C' Huan

has been helping staff and doctoral students in a project pertaining to theme parks and visitor perceptions. He is seen here at the 12th APTA Conference in Hualien where a joint paper with Sam Shih-Shoh was given.

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怀卡托大学旅游与酒店管理系与中国学者、学生有着长期的协作关系。我们与北京第二外国语大学旅游管理学院签署了合作研究协议,根据协议,我系Tim Lockyer副教授在北京第二外国语学院做访问学者,Chris Ryan教授在北京第二外国语学院和北京联合大学担任客座教授,Ed Weymes教授在中国人民大学担任客座教授。最近到我校访问的中国学者有佳木斯大学的马华全教授、西安外国语学院的陈慧老师、陕西安康学院的崔晓明教授、华南师范大学的刘俊教授,海南大学的杜肖寒老师,中国旅游研究院的马小龙研究员等。

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我系与中国同行开展了很多合作研究项目,这些项目在新西兰和中国同时进行;与我们进行协作研究的机构包括中国国家旅游局、北京旅游局、陕西省政府。我系来自中国大陆的博士生毕业后有的回国发展,如周超博士,现在任浙江外国语学院旅游系主任;有的到其他国家任教,如杨晶晶博士,现在英国萨里大学任教。

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