Griffith Institute for Tourism (GIFT)
Griffith University
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 researcher
- Professor Susan Becken—Expertise in tourism and climate change, and global challenges for tourism
Key science sectors
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