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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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
Temporary communitas at an iconic cricket event: an ethnographic study
Lockstone-Binney, Leonie, Mair, Judith, Baum, Tom and Ong, Faith (2022). Temporary communitas at an iconic cricket event: an ethnographic study. Event Management, 26 (5), 979-992. doi: 10.3727/152599522X16419948390763
2022
Book Chapter
Events and climate change
Mair, Judith (2022). Events and climate change. A research agenda for event impacts. (pp. 215-225) edited by Nicholas Wise and Kelly Maguire. London, United Kingdom: Edward Elgar Publishing. doi: 10.4337/9781839109256.00025
2022
Conference Publication
Sustainable social outcomes of a major sporting event in Australia: A local community perceptions
Zarei, Azadeh and Mair, Judith (2022). Sustainable social outcomes of a major sporting event in Australia: A local community perceptions. Council for Australasian University Tourism and Hospitality Education (CAUTHE), Brisbane, QLD, Australia (Online), 9-11 February 2022. Council for Australasian University Tourism and Hospitality Education (CAUTHE).
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
2022
Conference Publication
The intrinsic value of events from an individual perspective
Yu, Nicole (Nanyi), Mair, Judith, Lee, Andy and Ong, Faith (2022). The intrinsic value of events from an individual perspective. CAUTHE Conference 2022, Hybrid online, 7-9 February 2022.
2021
Other Outputs
Tokyo’s Olympic legacy: Will hosting the Games have benefitted local communities?
Duignan, Mike and Mair, Judith (2021, 09 07). Tokyo’s Olympic legacy: Will hosting the Games have benefitted local communities? The Conversation
2021
Journal Article
Air passengers’ preferences for aviation voluntary carbon offsetting: a co-benefits perspective
Zhang, Beile, Ritchie, Brent W., Mair, Judith and Driml, Sally (2021). Air passengers’ preferences for aviation voluntary carbon offsetting: a co-benefits perspective. Journal of Travel Research, 61 (6), 004728752110303-1457. doi: 10.1177/00472875211030340
2021
Journal Article
Events and sustainability: why making events more sustainable is not enough
Mair, Judith and Smith, Andrew (2021). Events and sustainability: why making events more sustainable is not enough. Journal of Sustainable Tourism, 29 (11-12), 1-17. doi: 10.1080/09669582.2021.1942480
2021
Other Outputs
Leaner, cost-effective, practical: how the 2032 Brisbane Games could save the Olympics
Holmes, Kirsten , Mair, Judith and Lockstone-Binney, Leonie (2021, 06 21). Leaner, cost-effective, practical: how the 2032 Brisbane Games could save the Olympics The Conversation
2021
Journal Article
Examining the interlocking of tourism editorial boards
Lockstone-Binney, Leonie, Ong, Faith and Mair, Judith (2021). Examining the interlocking of tourism editorial boards. Tourism Management Perspectives, 38 100829, 100829. doi: 10.1016/j.tmp.2021.100829
2021
Other Outputs
Reduce, re-use, recycle: how the new relaxed Olympic rules make Brisbane’s 2032 bid affordable
Mair, Judith (2021, 03 09). Reduce, re-use, recycle: how the new relaxed Olympic rules make Brisbane’s 2032 bid affordable The Conversation
2021
Journal Article
Identifying appropriate service recovery strategies in the event of a natural disaster
Demeter, Csilla, Walters, Gabrielle and Mair, Judith (2021). Identifying appropriate service recovery strategies in the event of a natural disaster. Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management, 46, 405-413. doi: 10.1016/j.jhtm.2021.01.015
2021
Journal Article
Future trajectories of festival research
Duffy, Michelle and Mair, Judith (2021). Future trajectories of festival research. Tourist Studies, 21 (1), 9-23. doi: 10.1177/1468797621992933
2021
Journal Article
Social impacts of mega-events: a systematic narrative review and research agenda
Mair, Judith, Chien, P. Monica, Kelly, Sarah Jane and Derrington, Stephanie (2021). Social impacts of mega-events: a systematic narrative review and research agenda. Journal of Sustainable Tourism, 31 (2), 1-23. doi: 10.1080/09669582.2020.1870989
2021
Journal Article
Subjective well-being and events
Yu, Nanyi Nicole, Mair, Judith, Lee, Andy and Ong, Faith (2021). Subjective well-being and events. Event Management, 26 (1), 7-24. doi: 10.3727/152599521x16192004803584
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
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
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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2025
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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2024
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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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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- Events
- festivals
- Tourism
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