MAST PhD Workshop, M01

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WELCOME RECEPTION, University Backyard

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WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION, Conference Hall

Dr. Alev Katrinli Head, Department of Business Administration Izmir University of Economics, Turkey

Dr. Turgut Var Chair Think Tank VIII Izmir University of Economics, Turkey

Dr. Janne J. Liburd Chair BEST Education Network University of Southern Denmark, Denmark

Dr. Graham Miller Chair, Knowledge Creation, BEST Education Network University of Surrey, UK

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RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS
Parallel Sessions |  Session 1A: Tourism’s Advancement of Tourists’ and Residents’ QOL, A1

Moderator: Dr. Charles Arcodia, University of Queensland, Australia

Presentations:

Assessing Whose Quality of Life: A Critical Examination of the Benefits of Travel for Tourists Dr. Gianna Moscardo, James Cook University, Australia

Linking Tourist Satisfaction to Happiness and Quality of Life Mr. Sebastian Filep, MODUL University Vienna, Austria

A Conceptual ex ante Framework for the Strategic Study of Social Utility of Sport Events Mr. Nico Schulenkorf, University of Technology Sydney, Australia

Shared Playgrounds: Contrasting Visitor Perspectives on Tourism Precincts in Cities Mr. Tony Griffin, Dr. Deborah Edwards, Ms. Katie Schlenker & Dr. Bruce Hayllar, University of Technology Sydney, Australia

Tourism for Marginal Groups: Tourism as a Livelihood Strategy in an Indigenous Community in Taiwan Dr. Teresa C. H. Tao, University of Hong Kong, China

Quality Tourism in Native Communities: Conservation of Biodiversity and Life Quality Improvements Mr. Carlos Bravo & Mr. Claudio Ibaceta, University of Chile, Chile

Sustaining Through Gastronomy: The Case of Slow Food Movement in Slovenia, its Impacts on Socio-cultural Environments and Tourism Development Mr. Miha Bratec, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia

Session 1B: Case Studies, A2

Moderator: Dr. Sue Bergin-Seers, Victoria University, Australia

Presentations:

Environmental Education and Ecotourism: A case study of Protected Areas in the Alps Ms. Mojca Arsenijevic, University of Nova Gorica & Dr. Marko Bohanec, Jozef Stefan Institute, Slovenia

Moving from Destination Marketing to Destination Management: Exploring the Meaning of Sustainable Destination Management Dr. David Foster, University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia

Community Actions to Engage Local Residents in Tourism Planning and Development Process: A Case Study of a Community-Based Tourism Destination in Thailand Mr. Kitsada Tungchawal, University of Surrey, UK

Tourism acting as a factor of integration: the case of Right-wing extremism and crime in the former GDR Dr. Dagmar Lund-Durlacher, MODUL University Vienna, Austria

An Assessment of Efforts to Enhance the Quality of Life in Mordogan: A Case Study Dr. Turgut Var, Dr. Erhan Ada, Izmir University of Economics, & Dr. Gökce Özdemir, Yasar University, Turkey

Lifestyle Oriented Small Tourism [LOST] Firms in the Ferguson Valley, Western Australia Dr. Jack Carlsen, Curtin University, Australia & Dr. Alison Morrison, University of Strathclyde, UK

Enhancing the Quality of Life through Cultural Events: The Case of the Danish Wadden Sea Festival Dr. Janne J. Liburd & Ms. Anja Hergesell, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark

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Session 2A: Other topics relating to sustainable tourism development, A1

Moderator: Dr. Elizabeth Roberts, Bond University, Australia

Presentations:

Will the Advent of a More Responsible Type of Tourism Lead to the Convergence of Today’s Highly Diversified Tourist Offers? Dr. Maud Tixier, ESSEC, France

Integrating Sustainability into Tourism Education and Training in Ireland: Current Reality and Future Actions Ms. Jane Stacey, Dr. Sheila Flanagan, Dr. Kevin Griffin & Ms. Anna Tottle, Dublin Institute of Technology, Ireland

Session 2B: Governance in Tourism, A2

Moderator: Dr. Dagmar Lund-Durlacher, MODUL University Vienna, Austria

Presentations:

Destination Competitiveness and Policy Making for Poverty Reduction Dr. Larry Dwyer, University of New South Wales, Australia

Resident Support for Sustainable Tourism Policies in Two Turkish Communities Dr. Ercan Sirakaya-Turk, Dr. Muzzo S. Uysal, University of South Carolina, USA & Dr. Turgut Var, Izmir University of Economics, Turkey

RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS
Parallel Sessions | Session 3A: QOL of Workforce in Tourism, A1

Moderator: Dr. Teresa C. H. Tao, University of Hong Kong, China

Presentations:

A Framework for Work-Life Balance Practices in the Tourism Industry Dr. Marg Deery & Dr. Leo Jago, Victoria University, Australia

Managing Work/Life Balance Issues: An Examination of HR Practices Within a New Zealand International Hotel Dr. Elizabeth Roberts, Bond University, Australia Mr. David Williamson, Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand & Dr. Carmen Cox, Southern Cross University, Australia

Employment of Disabled Workforce in the Hospitality Industry Dr. Sabah Balta, Yasar University & Dr. Murat Bengisu, Izmir University of Economics, Turkey

Tourism-led Amenity Migration and the Transformation of Place: Issues of Affordable Housing Dr. Alison M. Gill, Simon Fraser University, Canada

Education’s Impact on Cultural Distance Perception: The Case of Turkish Service Providers and European Guests Dr. Yasin Boylu, Mugla University, Turkey, Dr. Asli Tasci, Hong Kong Polytechnic, China & Dr. William C. Gartner, University of Minnesota

Session 3B: Green Issues for QOL, A2

Moderator: Mr. Tony Griffin, University of Technology Sydney, Australia

Presentations:

A Tool for Improving the Sustainability of Tourism Industries Dr. Claudia Jurowski, Northern Arizona University, USA

Responding to Climate Change in Australian Resort Hotels: Setting a Research Agenda for Water, Energy and Waste Management Dr. Charles Arcodia & Ms. Chantal Dickson, University of Queensland, Australia

Emerging Green Tourists: Their Behaviours and Attitudes Dr. Sue Bergin-Seers & Dr. Judith Mair, Victoria University, Australia

Tourism Professionals’ Attitudes Towards Climate Change and their Strategies to Respond to Global Warming Mr. Xavier Matteucci & Dr. Dagmar Lund-Durlacher, MODUL University Vienna, Austria

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AWARD DINNER, Izmir Konagi
Presentation of the Outstanding Paper Award

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FRAMING SESSION, M01

Developing a Research Agenda
Dr. Gianna Moscardo & Dr. Graham Miller
James Cook University, Australia & University of Surrey, UK

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FUTURES WHEEL – Brainstorming Session, M01

LUNCHEON, University restaurant

SITE VISIT
Balcova, Karsiyaka and Bornova

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Tourism Education Futures Initiative (TEFI), M01
Dr. Pauline Sheldon
University of Hawaii, USA

FUTURES WHEEL | Participants in parallel research forums
Research Forum A, M01
Research Forum B, A1

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Parallel Sessions | FUTURES WHEEL
Research Forum A, M01
Research Forum B, A1

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REPORT-OUTS from Research Forums, Conference hall

CLOSING SESSION AND CONCLUSIONS, Conference hall

CLOSING DINNER, University backyard