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SBL Centre for Tourism Research

School of Business and Law Centre for Tourism Research (SBLCTR) envisions itself as an internationally recognised research group undertaking world-class research in the field of tourism and its related areas through its responsible, impactful and quality research. Our vision will be supported by our commitment to the following four missions: 1) rigorous and industry-relevant tourism knowledge creation; 2) industry engagement and partnership; 3) research education and mentorship; and 4) ethical and responsible scholarship.

About the Centre

School of Business and Law Centre for Tourism Research (SBLCTR) is an interdisciplinary research centre based in the School of Business and Law, Edith Cowan University. Our researchers have a wide range of research expertise in tourism, hospitality, leisure, events, sports, recreation and other tourism related topic areas. Members’ research interests and current research strengths include food tourism, wine tourism, visitor behaviour in national parks, tourism economics, sustainable tourism, spiritual tourism, health and wellness tourism, Chinese tourism markets, information technology applications in tourism and hospitality, future hospitality workforce, film tourism, volunteering and event tourism.

Our approach

We engage with industry, government and communities as our immediate stakeholders by developing more holistic understandings of tourism as a constantly evolving phenomenon with significant environmental, economic, societal, and cultural change implications.

A history of research excellence

Centre members are main contributors of research activities and outputs in the field of tourism in Edith Cowan University. Over the years, centre members’ world class research outputs have contributed to the continuing improvement of the university’s position in ShanghaiRanking’s academic subject ranking in hospitality and tourism management. In ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects in 2023, Edith Cowan University’s hospitality and tourism management subject is ranked 26th in the world.

Partner with us

We are keen to seek partnerships and collaboration opportunities with government, industry and community organisations locally, nationally and internationally to address real work problems and challenges facing the tourism, hospitality and leisure industries. Given the impact of COVID-19 on travel, tourism and related industries, our members would like to join hands with various types of stakeholders to research on practical solutions for the recovery and building resilient organisations and communities amid the pandemic.

We also aim to provide knowledge translation and consultancy services to organisations, communities and individual businesses.

If you are interested in a partnership with us, please contact Head of Centre, Professor Sam Huang, or Co-Deputy Head of Centre, Associate Professor Sean Kim

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