Building on Griffith's expertise, partnerships and research performance in tourism

The Griffith Institute for Tourism (GIFT) aims to undertake and disseminate groundbreaking research in tourism to effect academic and external impact. Our research strives to connect to specialist knowledge and expertise to drive innovation in the tourism sector. Accordingly, our research programs and strategic partnerships are designed to ensure high industry and policy relevance, while producing innovative, quality research. Our research enhances links between businesses, government bodies and other research entities to solve current industry needs, and to maximise sustainability and resilience in the tourism sector.

Research clusters

Climate change action

Events and sports management

Resilient and sustainable tourism

Future of aviation

Visitor and economy data

Specialist areas

Leading tourism experts

We bring together research staff across a broad range of specialty areas including planning, marketing, property and investment, technology, architecture, economics, climate change and more.

Reports and publications

Our researchers author, edit and contribute to a range of academic books, journal articles and industry reports related to varying aspects of Tourism such as Sustainability, Events, Economic Modelling and Visitor Experience. Recent publications are included below and provide further insight into our world class research.

Research published in A* journals include: Annals of Tourism Research, Journal of Business Venturing, Tourism Management and Journal of Travel Research.

A full list of our academic publications can be found at Griffith Research Online.

Research reports

Carbon footprint of tourism destinations in Queensland

Associate Professor Tien Pham, Dr Sam Meng, Professor Susanne Becken

This project on the carbon footprint of tourism in Queensland is an initiative resulting from the Tourism Sector Adaptation Plan developed by the Queensland Government in partnership with Queensland Tourism Industry Council and Griffith University. This report presents the methodology and estimates for the ‘carbon footprint’ of tourism across all destinations in Queensland. The emissions in this report include all types of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and are presented on the basis of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2-e) throughout the report.

Ecosystem-based Adaptation to Climate Change

Visitor Visas for Asian Markets—A comparison between Australia and key competitors

Tourism Planning in Natural World Heritage Sites—UNESCO

Carbon footprint of tourism destinations in Queensland—2020

Lady Elliot Island eco-resort’s transition to 100 percent renewable energy—January 2020

Industry reports

Austrade data project with Vietnam National Authority of Tourism

This report is a key deliverable of the Joint Data Project under the Strengthening Australia – Vietnam Tourism Cooperation (SAVTC). This project is led by Austrade in cooperation with the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism and funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in support of the Australia Vietnam Enhanced Economic Engagement Strategy.

Sustainable Tourism after COVID-19—Insights and recommendations for Asia and the Pacific

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has wrought unprecedented devastation on tourism in Asia and the Pacific. This report examines trends, dynamics, vulnerabilities, and opportunities associated with tourism development and how the sector has been impacted by COVID-19. Professor Susanne Becken and Dr Johanna Loehr led the drafting of the report including research, analysis, and stakeholder consultations.

Monitoring Aesthetic Values of the Great Barrier Reef Using Innovative Technologies

Visitor Visas for Asian Visitors

Gender Representation of Speakers at UNWTO events

Queensland Tourism Climate Change Response Plan

Managing Growth and Sustainable Tourism Governance in Asia and the Pacific

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(07) 5552 8139
Email
gift@griffith.edu.au
Address
Business 2 Building (G27) Room 3.06
Griffith University - Gold Coast Campus
58 Parklands Drive
Southport Qld 4222

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