Griffith Institute for Tourism

02/06/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Associate Professor Popi Sotiriadou! 🎉

Delighted to celebrate the release of the second edition of Managing High Performance Sport, a significant milestone and a valuable contribution to the field.

This updated edition continues to be an essential resource for anyone working in sport management and development, offering practical insights into best practice, policy and processes in elite and high performance sport. With real world case studies and expanded coverage of contemporary topics such as interdisciplinary teams, athlete dual careers, innovation and parasport, it provides both strategic and operational guidance for practitioners and policymakers alike.

A fantastic achievement, Popi, congratulations on this important work! 👏📚

https://ow.ly/CH6550Z5Zo9

Now in a fully revised and updated new edition, this is still the only textbook to introduce best management practice, process and policy in elite and high‑performance sport (HPS). Drawing on real‑world case studies of elite sport around the world, this book outlines a conceptual framework for s...

01/06/2026

Hera Oktadiana, Adjunct Associate Professor at GIFT, had the pleasure of speaking on Halal tourism as a model of value-driven sustainability and its practical implications in tourism and hospitality, as well as Muslim women’s equity, agency, and participation in tourism across two meaningful academic and professional engagements.

These included a session with students at Lehre SRH Hochschulen Berlin, Germany, and an international webinar on SDG 5: Gender Equality, organised by PATA Indonesia Chapter, the Ministry of Tourism, and Pancasila University.

Sincere appreciation to Manuela Gutberlet and Ningsih Chandra for their support.

01/06/2026

📘✨ Exciting new publication

We’re delighted to share the launch of Risk and Tourism Marketing in Asia (Routledge, 2026), edited by GIFT Adjunct Professor Jeff Wilks, and Dr David Beirman (UTS), officially launched by the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce in March.

The book explores destination marketing and risk management strategies across 18 Asian countries, highlighting how destinations showcase their unique offerings while navigating challenges such as climate change, overtourism, natural disasters, and geopolitical uncertainty. It also examines how resilience and recovery strategies have been integrated into marketing plans in the post-COVID era.

👏 We’re especially proud that Chapter 2, Theory and Practice of Destination Marketing and Risk Management, was authored by GIFT Research Cluster Leader Dr Margarida Abreu Novais and GIFT Director Professor Sarah Gardiner.

Congratulations to all involved in this important contribution to tourism research! 🎉

28/05/2026

The latest edition of Griffith Asia-Pacific Insights is now available — featuring a special focus on Southeast Asia and the evolving dynamics shaping Australia’s region.

This month’s edition explores:
• Australia’s ambitious Southeast Asia strategy
• Malaysia’s collapsing US trade agreement
• Food traceability and Australia–Vietnam trade
• Governance transitions across the Mekong
• Climate and health risks facing Southeast Asian agricultural workers
• Pacific regionalism and Brisbane 2032

Plus new research, publications, events, media commentary and a member spotlight on Gunaro Setiawan’s work supporting women’s empowerment and sustainable tourism in Indonesia.

🔗 https://ow.ly/CM1w50Z4Yps

25/05/2026

🌏Recent coverage highlights why more Australians are choosing Vietnam as a travel destination, with Griffith Institute for Tourism researcher Dr Truc Le providing expert insights. She notes a strong alignment between Australian traveller preferences and what Vietnam offers—particularly affordable, high-quality experiences and accessibility closer to home.

With travel demand rising despite cost-of-living pressures, destinations like Vietnam are attracting growing interest by delivering value, authenticity, and diverse cultural experiences.

Read more: https://ow.ly/4qcQ50Z3HP9

The number of Australians taking short trips to Vietnam has more than doubled since 2016 as holidaymakers seek affordable experiences close to home

22/05/2026

👏We are pleased to share that Hera Oktadiana, Adjunct Associate Professor at GIFT, has published a new book titled Halal and Islamic Tourism: Exploring the Landscape and the Muslim Traveller’s Journey.

This book offers a comprehensive and timely exploration of Halal and Islamic tourism within the contemporary global travel industry. As Muslim-friendly tourism continues to move into the mainstream, the book highlights why a nuanced understanding of Muslim travel markets is increasingly important for destinations and tourism stakeholders worldwide.

A key contribution of this volume is its emphasis on the diversity of Muslim travellers, whose motivations, preferences, and experiences are shaped not only by cultural contexts but also by faith-based values and religious practices. The book pays particular attention to Muslim women travellers, offering insights into their motivations, lived experiences, and travel decision-making.

The book also explores how sustainability, emerging trends, and technology can enrich and transform the future of Halal and Islamic tourism. Importantly, Halal tourism is grounded in universal values that are relevant for all, including social well-being, fair trade and economic justice, and environmental regeneration.

🔗 More information about the book is available here: https://ow.ly/LePL50Z2wF8

🎉 Limited-time offer: Enjoy a 30% discount with code HIT30.

Reviews:

This timely book offers essential insights into the growing Muslim travel market. Rigorous research, combined with practical guidance and the author's unique perspective, will enrich your understanding of Halal tourism's opportunities and evolving consumer preferences. This book will equip academics and tourism professionals to develop Muslim-friendly tourism experiences and destinations, particularly in view of technology and future trends.
Professor Sarah Gardiner, Griffith University, Australia

This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand Halal and Islamic tourism and the behaviours of Muslim travellers. Blending academic insights, personal reflections and stories from the field, it takes readers on an eye-opening journey – making it an invaluable resource for scholars, practitioners, destination managers, and anyone interested in the evolving landscape of global tourism.
Professor Kaye Chon, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

This book bridges academia and practice, blending theoretical insights with stories from the field. It is more than just a book; it is a roadmap. The work will serve as an important reference for scholars, business leaders and policymakers who seek to shape a tourism model that is inclusive, value-driven and future-ready.
Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno, Entrepreneur and Former Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Republic of Indonesia

This book is an important scholarly contribution that provides valuable and timely insights into the evolving concept of Halal and Islamic tourism.
Professor Fevzi Okumus, University of South Carolina, USA

19/05/2026

GIFT Director Professor Sarah Gardiner joined Professor Bela Stantic from Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Natasha Montesalvo from EarthCheck at the Pacific Asia Travel Association conference in Korea (ROK), connecting and exchanging ideas on the future of tourism.

12/05/2026

You’re invited 🎉

Join us for our Industry Showcase to explore the latest world-leading tourism research.

Moderated by tourism leader, Professor Daniel Gschwind, hear from leading researchers and project partners discussing innovative work shaping the future of tourism.

Join us online or in-person.
📅 Tuesday 26 May, 2pm–4pm
🤝 Networking from 4pm–5pm
📍 Griffith University, South Bank
💻 Or online live stream available

View the full list of speakers.
& Register now 👉 https://events.griffith.edu.au/event/3ecebd9a-2934-4de2-9895-ee67c8c260d0/homepage?environment=P2

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Griffith Business School

11/05/2026

Tourism’s virtually experienced reality.

Read our latest Tourism Research News edition, spotlighting the most recent work of Distinguished Professor James Higham.

Virtual tourism experiences are allowing fragile, remote and culturally sensitive environments to be explored in lower-impact ways.

3 min short read: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/between-worlds-tourisms-virtually-experienced-qa5hc/?trackingId=GAb9IofHR3uNS2ePTpEPIA%3D%3D

🎙️PLUS hear from James and other tourism leaders at our Industry Showcase event on Tuesday 26 May, 2-4pm, online or in-person at South Bank🎙️

You’re invite to attend!
Register & view full speaker list: https://events.griffith.edu.au/event/3ecebd9a-2934-4de2-9895-ee67c8c260d0/homepage?environment=P2

Griffith University Griffith Business School

28/04/2026

If you missed it, check out Associate Professor Elaine Yang's latest project outcomes from a powerful collaboration between:
Griffith University, Griffith Institute for Tourism,
Politeknik Pariwisata Bali and Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Watch now
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qpqs2v1UTw

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https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/cultural-tourisms-new-era-digital-empowerment-vf8sc

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