The mission of Griffith Institute for Tourism (GIFT) is to undertake and disseminate world-leading research in tourism, to effect academic and external impact. The Institute develops and fosters international collaborations and provides support to members to achieve research excellence and sustainability. Through its strategic partnerships, the Institute’s structure and research programs are designed to ensure high industry and policy relevance.

Key areas of impact of research undertaken at GIFT include:

• Business, destination and organisational viability (economy)
• Health, quality experience, and wellbeing (individuals)
• Environmental resilience and nature conservation (environment).

Website

https://www.griffith.edu.au/institute-tourism

Organisation type

• University Research Centre

Number of research staff

20-100 research staff

Address

Gold Coast campus, Business 2 Building (G27) Room 3.06, 58 Parklands Drive, Southport QLD 4222

Strengths and capabilities

• Tourism forecasting, data management and modelling
• Risk assessment
• Product development
• Innovative tourism research
• Economic impact assessments
• Tourism policy analysis
• Market research
• Carbon footprinting
• Advertising and eye-tracking research
• Expertise in Chinese tourism

Lead researchers

Professor Susan Becken—Expertise in tourism and climate change, and global challenges for tourism

Key science sectors

More information about the sectors this centre is involved in:

• Environment and nature
• Social sciences