Griffith Institute For Tourism (GIFT)
Pacific island can adapt to climate change if locals take the lead
A collaboration between Queensland-based universities and Pacific Island communities has found climate change adaptation programs are only sustained if they develop local ownership.
COVID-19
Griffith health expert leads QLD COVID-19 event plan
Griffith mass gathering expert Dr Jamie Ranse has led the development of Queensland's framework outlining how we start holding mass gatherings and events again.
Business and government
Tourism micro-credential to boost recovery
Griffith Institute for Tourism is offering a free micro-credential course for tourism businesses.
Business and government
Qld tourism recovery depends on thriving zoos and aquariums
Queensland’s zoo and aquarium tourism industry may end up dwarfing the Australian Government’s much-needed funding lifeline.
Business and government
Rough seas ahead for cruise industry recovery
Restoring confidence in the cruise tourism industry after the COVID-19 pandemic subsides will be challenging.
Business and government
Griffith partners with Binna Burra on bushfire recovery
Griffith will become the ‘Lead University Partner’ for a new era of the iconic Binna Burra Lodge, which was devastated by bushfires in September 2019.
Business and government
Savvy web campaign boosts Binna Burra Lodge bushfire recovery
An innovative social media campaign from a Queensland tourism icon, key to rebuilding bushfire ravaged communities dependent on the visitor economy according to new Griffith research.
Business and government
Academic recognised for contribution to sustainable tourism
Griffith University’s Professor Susanne Becken has been recognized for her contribution to sustainable tourism with two prestigious awards.
Arts Education Law
Griffith’s commitment to sustainable development shines in high profile film
Griffith’s EcoAdapt project and Griffith Centre for Coastal Management highlighted in BBC-produced film.
Arts Education Law
Griffith awarded $3.3 million in funding for ARC Discovery and Linkage projects
Griffith University has been awarded $3,376,073 for ARC Discovery and Linkage Projects.
Griffith Business School
Griffith research to help tourism operators reduce carbon emissions
Griffith University researchers are leading a project to help tourism operators worldwide reduce their carbon emissions.
Griffith Business School
Griffith duo to equip women entrepreneurs in Latin America with digital business skills
Women in Ecuador and Mexico will receive online business training as part of a new project being led by Griffith University researchers.
Department of Tourism, Sport and Hotel Management
Addressing climate risks can improve tourism, communities and environment
New research highlights range of benefits for tourism destinations by identifying and addressing climate risks.
Architecture
What it takes to make a healthy, happy city in a tropical climate
Workshop offers insights into the key ingredients to create a livable city in warm environments.
Business and government
Tourism expert named as keynote speaker for NZ industry conference
Professor Susanne Becken will share her knowledge this month at the Tourism and the Sustainable Development Goals 2019 event at Massey University.
Alumni
Griffith alumnus wins Banksia Foundation Small Business Award
Dr Christopher Warren has been recognised for his trailblazing work in sustainable tourism.
Business and government
Griffith ready to celebrate travel’s tech side on World Tourism Day
The theme for 2018 is ‘Tourism and the Digital Transformation’.
Business and government
Professor taking tourism expertise to international conference
Griffith Institute for Tourism director Professor Susanne Becken is off to Samoa.