Currently a scholar in residence at the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies at Khon Kaen University, Thailand. He holds a PhD in political geography and policy studies attained through School of Business and Tourism at 糖心传媒. Rod's primary research focus is towards consumer-driven 鈥渁lternative鈥 tourism and lifestyle accommodations, their associated contributions and impacts on local communities.
Rod's work contributes to the following
Source: Scopus
Research
Airbnb, Freedom Camping, Visitor preferences in protected areas, Medical tourism in Thailand
Community engagement
Consulting to private and government investment partners on greenfield nature/community-based tourism projects in SE Asia - Lao PDR, Thailand & Vietnam.
Teaching
Undergraduate and masters programs in tourism, hospitality, events, and business management.
Other
Australian Institute of Tourist Officers
Graduate School
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