- Professor and Department Head, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
His research expertise is in hospitality leadership and cultural aspects of tourism. He has undertaken extensive research on marketing to emerging Asian markets. He has published several books, including on tourism marketing and development, VFR travel, hospitality leadership, resorts and Asia-Pacific tourism. He is Founding Editor-in-Chief of Tourism, Culture & Communication and has held visiting professorships in Italy, Fiji, the UK and USA. He has consulted for international tourism agencies on human resource development and marketing. His industry experience includes manager and/or director roles in airlines, tour operations, destination management, cruise operations and hotels. He is chair of assessment at the International Centre of Excellence for Tourism and Hospitality Education (THE-ICE) and a Fellow of the International Academy for the Study of Tourism (IAST) and of the International Association of China Tourism Studies (IACTS).
- Ph.D. in Tourism, Monash University - (Melbourne, Victoria, Australia) 1995
- M.S. in Tourism, University of Strathclyde - (Glasgow, United Kingdom) 1980
- M.A. in History, University of Aberdeen - (Aberdeen, United Kingdom) 1979
Academic Articles160
- Koseoglu, M. A., Yick, M., King, B., & Arici, H. E. (2022). Relational bibliometrics for hospitality and tourism research: A best practice guide. Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management. 52(Annals of Tourism Research 83 2020), 316-330.
- Vada, S., Prentice, C., Filep, S., & King, B. (2022). The influence of travel companionships on memorable tourism experiences, well-being, and behavioural intentions. 24(5), 714-724.
- Badu-Baiden, F., Kim, S. S., Otoo, F. E., & King, B. (2022). International tourists' local African food consumption. 77(5), 1333-1348.
- Chanyasak, T., Koseoglu, M. A., King, B., & Aladag, O. F. (2022). Business model adaptation as a strategic response to crises: navigating the COVID-19 pandemic. 8(3), 616-635.
- Michelini, C., King, B., & Tung, V. (2022). Tracking destination visual narratives: photographic compositions from longer stay tourists. 47(4), 400-413.
Books1
Chapters11
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- Backer, E., & King, B. (2015). Local Impacts, Global Prospects: The Future of VFR Travel. VFR TRAVEL RESEARCH: INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES. 207-218.
- King, B., & Dwyer, L. (2015). The VFR and Migration Nexus - The Impacts of Migration on Inbound and Outbound Australian VFR Travel. VFR TRAVEL RESEARCH: INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES. 46-58.
- Backer, E., & King, B. (2015). VFR Travel: Progressing Towards Greater Recognition. VFR TRAVEL RESEARCH: INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES. 1-10.
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- Ismail, F., King, B., & Ihalanayake, R. (2011). Host and Guest Perceptions of Tourism Impacts in Island Settings: a Malaysian Perspective. ISLAND TOURISM: SUSTAINABLE PERSPECTIVES. 87-102.
- Truong, T., & King, B. (2010). HOST-GUEST CULTURAL INTERACTIONS: SERVICE ENCOUNTERS BETWEEN VIETNAMESE HOSTS AND INTERNATIONAL VISITORS. HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT. 37-69.
- King, B., & White, L. (2009). The diversification of the commercial home Evidence from regional Australia. COMMERCIAL HOMES IN TOURISM. 179-193.
Conference Papers3
- Wijaya, S., Morrison, A., Thu-Huong, N., & King, B. (2016). Exploration of Culinary Tourism in Indonesia: What Do the International Visitors Expect?. 19, 374-379.
- Thio, S., & King, B. (2016). The managerial competencies required by Indonesia's leading hotel groups: A preliminary investigation. 95-100.
- Kain, D., & King, B. (2004). Destination-Based Product Selections by International Backpackers in Australia. 196-216.
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