Overview
Background
Judith is an expert on events and tourism impacts and legacy. Judith’s work aims to understand and enhance the positive impacts of tourism and events on the communities and societies which host them. She is working on a number of projects in fields including Olympic Games legacies, the links between events and social connectivity (including social capital, social cohesion and social justice) and assessing the potential impacts of climate change on the tourism and events sector. She received her PhD from the University of Strathclyde in 2005, focusing on decision-making in the context of academic conferences. She also completed a postdoctoral research fellowship at Victoria University, Melbourne, and worked in the Department of Management at Monash University, Melbourne, before coming to UQ in 2014.
Availability
- Associate Professor Judith Mair is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Strathclyde
Research interests
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Events
I have an interest in all types of events, but particularly community festivals
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Conferences/Conventions
I have an interest in all aspects of business events
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Sustainability
I have an interest in climate change and sustainability and the relationships between these areas and tourism and events
Research impacts
Judith is the author of over 60 academic papers in international peer reviewed journals, and has authored or edited five books, including the prestigious ‘Routledge Handbook of Festivals’. She also has a strong track record of media engagement and industry collaboration. Judith is also recognised amongst her peers for her contributions to tourism and events research in Australia and New Zealand and was elected as a Fellow of the Council for Australasian Tourism and Hospitality Education (CAUTHE) in 2020, and served as Chair for the organisation from 2015-2019.
Works
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2024
Book Chapter
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and events
Mair, Judith (2024). The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and events. The Routledge Handbook of Events and Sustainability. (pp. 17-29) London: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781003269311-3
2024
Journal Article
Climate challenges for event management: a research agenda
Mair, Judith (2024). Climate challenges for event management: a research agenda. Journal of Policy Research in Tourism, Leisure and Events, 1-10. doi: 10.1080/19407963.2024.2393362
2024
Journal Article
Communicating Green Innovation to Online Communities: Evidence from Sports Mega Events
Qin, Xiangru, Muskat, Birgit, Xia, Haiyang, Mair, Judith and Li, Gang (2024). Communicating Green Innovation to Online Communities: Evidence from Sports Mega Events. Journal of Travel Research. doi: 10.1177/00472875241260327
2024
Book Chapter
The contribution of community events to sustainable urban tourism
Mair, Judith and Duffy, Michelle (2024). The contribution of community events to sustainable urban tourism. Handbook on sustainable urban tourism. (pp. 248-259) edited by Cristina Maxim, Alastair M. Morrison, Jonathon Day and J. A. Coca-Stefaniak. Cheltenham, Glos, United Kingdom: Edward Elgar Publishing. doi: 10.4337/9781803926742.00026
2024
Journal Article
Environmental sustainability in event management: a critical commentary
Mair, Judith, Trendafilova, Sylvia and Werner, Kim (2024). Environmental sustainability in event management: a critical commentary. Event Management, 28 (3), 477-484. doi: 10.3727/152599524X17046754077334
2023
Book Chapter
Value co-creation through technology-mediated experiences
Liu, Shasha, Benckendorff, Pierre and Mair, Judith (2023). Value co-creation through technology-mediated experiences. Tourism and the experience economy in the digital era. (pp. 85-100) edited by Xiang Ying Mei. Abingdon, Oxon, United Kingdom: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781003335924-9
2023
Other Outputs
Digital Service Transformation: Pathways to human and economic wellbeing: White paper
Andreassen, Tor W., Archibald, Gordon, Beekhuyzen, Jenine, Bongiovanni, Ivano, Brea, Edgar, Breidbach, Christoph, Burchill, Keith, Burgers, Henri, Cao, Selina, Coote, Len, Coram, Brendan, Cunningham, Claire, Feast, George, Field, Mitch, Ford, Jerad, Fouche, Leon, Gain, Alexandria, Gooding, Glen, Goyeneche Ramirez, David, Green, Teegan, Gschwind, Daniel, Hall, Thomas, Hartley, Nicole, Heinz, Daniel, Hine, Damian, Indulska, Marta, Kapernick, Brett, Kastelle, Tim, Ko, Ryan ... Zhang, Wenlu (2023). Digital Service Transformation: Pathways to human and economic wellbeing: White paper. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/aed4918
2023
Book Chapter
Socio-cultural barriers to Saudi women's participation in the tourism industry: a systematic literature review
Almathami, Rafiah and Mair, Judith (2023). Socio-cultural barriers to Saudi women's participation in the tourism industry: a systematic literature review. Research agenda for gender and tourism. (pp. 91-111) edited by Erica Wilson and Donna Chambers. Cheltenham, United Kingdom: Edward Elgar Publishing. doi: 10.4337/9781789902532.00011
2023
Book Chapter
Socio-cultural barriers to Saudi women's participation in the tourism industry: a systematic literature review
Almathami, Rafiah and Mair, Judith (2023). Socio-cultural barriers to Saudi women's participation in the tourism industry: a systematic literature review. A research agenda for gender and tourism. (pp. 91-111) edited by Erica Wilson and Donna Chambers. London, United Kingdom: Edward Elgar Publishing.
2023
Book Chapter
The importance of friendship: the lived experience of female delegates at association conferences
Frew, Elspeth and Mair, Judith (2023). The importance of friendship: the lived experience of female delegates at association conferences. Research agenda for gender and tourism. (pp. 199-217) edited by Erica Wilson and Donna Chambers. Cheltenham, United Kingdom: Edward Elgar Publishing. doi: 10.4337/9781789902532.00018
2023
Book Chapter
The importance of friendship: the lived experience of female delegates at association conferences
Frew, Elspeth and Mair, Judith (2023). The importance of friendship: the lived experience of female delegates at association conferences. A research agenda for gender and tourism. (pp. 199-217) edited by Erica Wilson and Donna Chambers. London, United Kingdom: Edward Elgar Publishing.
2023
Book Chapter
Social impacts of community events, the Clunes Book Festival, Australia
Mair, Judith (2023). Social impacts of community events, the Clunes Book Festival, Australia. Cases For Event Management and Event Tourism. Goodfellow Publishers. doi: 10.23912/978-1-915097-34-7-5407
2023
Journal Article
The impact of uncertainty on tourists’ controllability, mood state and the persuasiveness of message framing in the pandemic era
Liu, Shasha and Mair, Judith (2023). The impact of uncertainty on tourists’ controllability, mood state and the persuasiveness of message framing in the pandemic era. Tourism Management, 94 104634, 1-11. doi: 10.1016/j.tourman.2022.104634
2023
Journal Article
Developing “Eventful” Mega-event Hosting Legacy Indicators
Lockstone-Binney, Leonie, Mair, Judith and Holmes, Kirsten (2023). Developing “Eventful” Mega-event Hosting Legacy Indicators. Event Management, 27 (5), 675-690. doi: 10.3727/152599523X16820528697852
2022
Journal Article
How do tourists use metaheuristics for decision-making mediated by smartphones in a destination?
Liu, Shasha, Benckendorff, Pierre and Mair, Judith (2022). How do tourists use metaheuristics for decision-making mediated by smartphones in a destination?. Journal of Travel Research, 62 (8), 1848-1863. doi: 10.1177/00472875221140905
2022
Book Chapter
Regions in recovery?
Duffy, Michelle and Mair, Judith (2022). Regions in recovery?. Remaking Culture and Music Spaces. (pp. 235-247) London: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781003254805-21
2022
Book Chapter
Events and sustainability: why making events more sustainable is not enough
Mair, Judith and Smith, Andrew (2022). Events and sustainability: why making events more sustainable is not enough. Events and Sustainability. (pp. 1-17) London: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781003314295-1
2022
Book
Events and Sustainability : Can Events Make Places More Inclusive, Resilient and Sustainable?
Smith, Andrew and Mair, Judith (2022). Events and Sustainability : Can Events Make Places More Inclusive, Resilient and Sustainable?. London: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781003314295
2022
Book
Events and Sustainability: Can Events Make Places More Inclusive, Resilient and Sustainable?
Andrew Smith and Judith Mair eds. (2022). Events and Sustainability: Can Events Make Places More Inclusive, Resilient and Sustainable?. London, United Kingdom: Routledge.
2022
Journal Article
Exploring community festivals in the context of the Chinese diaspora
Yu, Nicole Nanyi, Mair, Judith, Lee, Andy and Ong, Faith (2022). Exploring community festivals in the context of the Chinese diaspora. Event Management, 26 (4), 931-947. doi: 10.3727/152599521X16288665119585
Funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Associate Professor Judith Mair is:
- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Intrinsic Event Value to Individual Event Attendees and Subjective Well-being
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Andy Lee, Dr Faith Ong
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Doctor Philosophy
Women¿s Empowerment: Exploring the challenges and opportunities for Saudi women working within the Tourism and Entertainment Ministries in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Mireia Guix
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Doctor Philosophy
Exploring the role of social inclusion in LGBT+ events
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Niki Macionis, Dr Faith Ong
Completed supervision
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
The role of smartphones in value co-creation of tourist experiences
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Pierre Benckendorff
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
The impacts of communication credibility and product attributes on air passengers' perceptions and preference for aviation voluntary carbon offsetting programs
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Brent Ritchie
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
The influence of learning on a tourism destination community's responses to the impacts of climate change
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Lisa Ruhanen
Media
Enquiries
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- Conference/conventions
- Events
- festivals
- Tourism
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