Professor Brent Ritchie
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Brent Ritchie

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Background

Professor Ritchie's research interests are associated with tourism risk management. His research has focused on understanding risk from an individual and organisational perspective. His work on organisations explores risk attitudes and response strategies to effectively respond and recover from crises and disasters. He also explores tourist attitudes to risk and their risk reduction behaviour, including beach goers, Australian outbound travellers and potential travellers to the Middle East and in Indonesia. His research projects also examine the factors that influence the formation of risk attitudes and behaviour by using social and organisational psychology theory and concepts. He is also interested in sustinable tourism, especially related to the preferences and behaviour of carbon offsetting in an aviation context. He has completed an ARC Discovery Grant and an ARC Linkage grant on this topic area. He has given keynote speeches at over twelve international conferences and has supervised 22 PhD students to completion. Brent is currently unable to advise any PhD students.

Professor Ritchie has coordinated several research projects including Sustainable Tourism CRC and consultancy work for a number of tourism organisations in the public and private sector in Australia, England, Vietnam and New Zealand. He has also published extensively in academic journals including Tourism Management, Journal of Travel Research, Annals of Tourism Research, Journal of Travel and Tourism Marketing and Current Issues in Tourism. He was former editor of the Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management and is on the editorial board of six international journals including the Journal of Travel Research. Professor Ritchie is also a Visiting Professor and member of the Center for Tourism Research at Wakayama University, Japan and an Affiliate of the Tourism Crisis Management Instiute at the University of Florida, USA.

Professor Ritchie joined UQ in June 2008. Professor Ritchie has also previously worked at the University of Canberra and the School of Service Management at the University of Brighton UK. He has a PhD from the University of Otago, New Zealand graduating in 2000.

Availability

Professor Brent Ritchie is:
Available for supervision
Media expert

Fields of research

Tourism

Research impacts

Research on tourism risk issues can assist businesses and tourism destinations better prepare for, and manage risk from crises and disasters, and so protect the future viability of an important industry. The research also provides an evidence base for industry and government to develop more effective risk communication strategies and interventions to improve tourist safety. Research on carbon offsetting can help develop policy responses and carbon offset experiences that meet consumer needs and help increase the number and value of carbon offsetting.

Search Professor Brent Ritchie’s works on UQ eSpace

175 works between 1998 and 2024
All (175) Journal Article (107) Book Chapter (31) Conference Publication (24) Book (7) Other Outputs (6)

101 - 120 of 175 works

2012

Journal Article

Dynamics of destination development: Investigating the application of transformation theory

McLennan, Char-lee, Ruhanen, Lisa, Ritchie, Brent and Pham, Tien (2012). Dynamics of destination development: Investigating the application of transformation theory. Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Research, 36 (2), 164-190. doi: 10.1177/1096348010390816

Dynamics of destination development: Investigating the application of transformation theory

2012

Journal Article

Motivation based typology: an empirical study of golf tourists

Kim, Jae Hak and Ritchie, Brent W. (2012). Motivation based typology: an empirical study of golf tourists. Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Research, 36 (2), 251-280. doi: 10.1177/1096348010388661

Motivation based typology: an empirical study of golf tourists

2012

Journal Article

Counter-factual scenario planning for long-range sustainable local-level tourism transformation

McLennan, Char-lee, Pham, Tien, Ritchie, Brent and Moyle, Brent (2012). Counter-factual scenario planning for long-range sustainable local-level tourism transformation. Journal of Sustainable Tourism, 20 (6), 801-822. doi: 10.1080/09669582.2012.685173

Counter-factual scenario planning for long-range sustainable local-level tourism transformation

2012

Conference Publication

A clarification of the concept of tourism governance

Scott, N., Ruhanen, L., Ritchie, B. and Tkaczynski, A. (2012). A clarification of the concept of tourism governance. 1st Biannual Forum Advances in Destination Management, St Gallen, Switzerland, 5-9 June 2012. St Gallen, Switzerland: University of St Gallen.

A clarification of the concept of tourism governance

2012

Journal Article

Understanding constraints and their impact on school excursion tourism

Dale, Naomi F., Ritchie, Brent W. and Keating, Bryon W. (2012). Understanding constraints and their impact on school excursion tourism. Tourism Analysis, 17 (6), 805-812. doi: 10.3727/108354212X13531051127429

Understanding constraints and their impact on school excursion tourism

2012

Conference Publication

Build it, but will they come? Investigating the Australian tourists’ risk perceptions and attitudes towards the UAE

Sharifpour, Mona, Walters, Gabrielle and Ritchie, Brent (2012). Build it, but will they come? Investigating the Australian tourists’ risk perceptions and attitudes towards the UAE. 22nd Annual CAUTHE Conference 2012, Melbourme, Australia, 6-9 February 2012. Melbourne, Australia: CAUTHE.

Build it, but will they come? Investigating the Australian tourists’ risk perceptions and attitudes towards the UAE

2011

Journal Article

Proactive crisis planning: lessons for the accommodation industry

Ritchie, Brent W., Bentley, Guy, Krouth, Thomas and Wang, Jie (2011). Proactive crisis planning: lessons for the accommodation industry. Scandinavian Journal of Hospitality and Tourism, 11 (3), 367-386. doi: 10.1080/15022250.2011.600591

Proactive crisis planning: lessons for the accommodation industry

2011

Journal Article

Knowledge management: The missing link in DMO crisis management?

Blackman, Deborah, Kennedy, Monica and Ritchie, Brent (2011). Knowledge management: The missing link in DMO crisis management?. Current Issues in Tourism, 14 (4), 337-354. doi: 10.1080/13683500.2010.489637

Knowledge management: The missing link in DMO crisis management?

2011

Journal Article

Using the theory of planned behavior to understand student attitudes and constraints toward attending field trips

Goh, Edmund and Ritchie, Brent (2011). Using the theory of planned behavior to understand student attitudes and constraints toward attending field trips. Journal of Teaching in Travel and Tourism, 11 (2), 179-194. doi: 10.1080/15313220.2011.575024

Using the theory of planned behavior to understand student attitudes and constraints toward attending field trips

2011

Journal Article

Risk management: Event managers' attitudes, beliefs, and perceived constraints

Reid, Sacha and Ritchie, Brent (2011). Risk management: Event managers' attitudes, beliefs, and perceived constraints. Event Management, 15 (4), 343-359. doi: 10.3727/152599511X13175676722528

Risk management: Event managers' attitudes, beliefs, and perceived constraints

2011

Book Chapter

A comparison of research on tourism marketing and management: a review of the Australian and Chinese literature

Scott, Noel, Ritchie, Brent, Wang, Chunlie and Gao, Jun (2011). A comparison of research on tourism marketing and management: a review of the Australian and Chinese literature. Sino-Australia comparative study on tourism development. (pp. 77-110) edited by Jun Gao, Noel Scott, Roy Ballantyne and Peiyi Ding. Beijin, China: China Travel & Tourism Press.

A comparison of research on tourism marketing and management: a review of the Australian and Chinese literature

2010

Journal Article

Governance: a review and synthesis of the literature

Ruhanen, Lisa, Scott, Noel, Ritchie, Brent and Tkaczynski, Aaron (2010). Governance: a review and synthesis of the literature. Tourism Review, 65 (4), 4-16. doi: 10.1108/16605371011093836

Governance: a review and synthesis of the literature

2010

Journal Article

Understanding the motivation and travel behavior of cycle tourists using involvement profiles

Ritchie, Brent W., Tkaczynski, Aaron and Faulks, Pam (2010). Understanding the motivation and travel behavior of cycle tourists using involvement profiles. Journal of Travel and Tourism Marketing, 27 (4), 409-425. doi: 10.1080/10548408.2010.481582

Understanding the motivation and travel behavior of cycle tourists using involvement profiles

2010

Journal Article

Economic valuation of cultural heritage sites: A choice modeling approach

Choi, Andy S, Ritchie, Brent W, Papandrea, Franco and Bennett, Jeff (2010). Economic valuation of cultural heritage sites: A choice modeling approach. Tourism Management, 31 (2), 213-220. doi: 10.1016/j.tourman.2009.02.014

Economic valuation of cultural heritage sites: A choice modeling approach

2010

Journal Article

The role of the media in influencing residents' support for the 2012 Olympic Games

Ritchie, Brent W., Shipway, Richard and Chien, P. Monica (2010). The role of the media in influencing residents' support for the 2012 Olympic Games. International Journal of Event and Festival Management, 1 (3), 202-219. doi: 10.1108/17852951011078014

The role of the media in influencing residents' support for the 2012 Olympic Games

2010

Journal Article

A theoretical model for strategic crisis planning: Factors influencing crisis planning in the hotel industry

Wang, Jie and Ritchie, Brent (2010). A theoretical model for strategic crisis planning: Factors influencing crisis planning in the hotel industry. International Journal of Tourism Policy, 3 (4), 297-317. doi: 10.1504/IJTP.2010.040390

A theoretical model for strategic crisis planning: Factors influencing crisis planning in the hotel industry

2010

Book Chapter

The heart recovery marketing campaign: Destination recovery after a major bushfire in Australia's national capital

Armstrong, E. Kate and Ritchie, Brent W. (2010). The heart recovery marketing campaign: Destination recovery after a major bushfire in Australia's national capital. Safety and security in tourism : Recovery marketing after crises. (pp. 175-190) edited by Noel Scott, Eric Laws and Bruce Prideaux. Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon ; New York: Routledge.

The heart recovery marketing campaign: Destination recovery after a major bushfire in Australia's national capital

2010

Conference Publication

Is Toowoomba (Australia), 'challenging the limits'?: Community perceptions of tourism and economic development

McLennan, Char-lee, Ruhanen, Lisa, Pham, Tien and Ritchie, Brent (2010). Is Toowoomba (Australia), 'challenging the limits'?: Community perceptions of tourism and economic development. 20th Annual Council for Australian University Tourism and Hospitality Education (CAUTHE) Conference, Tasmania, Australia, 8-11 February 2010. Hobart, Tasmania: University of Tasmania.

Is Toowoomba (Australia), 'challenging the limits'?: Community perceptions of tourism and economic development

2010

Book Chapter

Tourism crisis management and organizational learning: The role of reflection in developing effective DMO crisis strategies

Blackman, Deborah and Ritchie, Brent W. (2010). Tourism crisis management and organizational learning: The role of reflection in developing effective DMO crisis strategies. Safety and security in tourism: Recovery marketing after crises. (pp. 45-57) edited by Noel Scott, Eric Laws and Bruce Prideaux. Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon ; New York: Routledge.

Tourism crisis management and organizational learning: The role of reflection in developing effective DMO crisis strategies

2010

Conference Publication

Tourism absorptive capacity: Conceptualization of knowledge acquiring and generating capabilities of tourism organizations

Singh, Paul D. G., Ritchie, Brent W. and Ruhanen, Lisa (2010). Tourism absorptive capacity: Conceptualization of knowledge acquiring and generating capabilities of tourism organizations. New Zealand Tourism and Hospitality Research Conference 2010, Auckland, Aotearoa, N.Z., 24 - 26 November 2010. Auckland, Aotearoa, N.Z.: School of Hospitality and Tourism and New Zealand Tourism Research Institute.

Tourism absorptive capacity: Conceptualization of knowledge acquiring and generating capabilities of tourism organizations

Current funding

  • 2020 - 2025
    RRAP-ENG-01-V1 Stakeholder and Traditional Owner Engagement (Great Barrier Reef Foundation funding administered by AIMS)
    Australian Institute of Marine Science
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2019 - 2021
    Brisbane Valley Rail Trail Visitor Research Program
    Somerset Regional Council
    Open grant
  • 2019
    Surf Life Saving Queensland Li-Fi Review
    Surf Life Saving Queensland
    Open grant
  • 2018
    An investigation into tourists' support for science-based interventions that facilitate coral reef recovery
    Central Queensland University
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2020
    Encouraging voluntary purchasing of carbon offsets
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2018
    Consumer preferences for voluntary carbon mitigation in the aviation sector
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2012
    Developing competitive research capacity
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2012
    Health and Safety Perceptions, Attitudes and Behaviour of Australian Outbound Travellers
    UQ Collaboration and Industry Engagement Fund
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2010
    Urban Tourism - Visitor Experience Management
    CRC for Sustainable Tourism
    Open grant
  • 2009
    The crisis planning attitudes and behaviour of tourism managers in Queensland
    UQ New Staff Research Start-Up Fund
    Open grant

Availability

Professor Brent Ritchie is:
Available for supervision

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Available projects

  • Public Understanding of Ecological Restoration

    Understanding public and community responses to large scale ecological restoration of the Great Barrier Reef. This project draws on existing and future large scale quantitative surveys to document public attitudes and expectations about restoration and how it is managed. This includes identifying key drivers of trust and tracking key influences of those attitudes and expectations over time. Supervisors: Prof Brent Ritchie, UQ; Dr Justine Lacey, CSIRO.

    The student would be part of five proposed projects aligned with the social dimensions of reef restoration as part of the Reef Restoration and Adptation Program. The Reef Restoration and Adaptation Program (RRAP) brings together Australia’s leading experts to help the Great Barrier Reef resist, adapt to, and recover from the impacts of climate change.

    An outstanding PhD candidate is sought to join a multi-institutional team of social scientists from the University of Queensland and CSIRO contributing to the Reef Restoration and Adaptation Program (RRAP), Stakeholder and Traditional Owner Engagement Subprogram. RRAP is believed to be the world’s largest research and development program dedicated to helping a major ecosystem survive climate change.

    The Stakeholder and Traditional Owner Engagement Subprogram aims to facilitate the design and implementation of best-practice, place-based, engagement opportunities for Reef Traditional Owners, communities and stakeholders while, at the same time, building understanding of public perceptions of reef restoration and adaptation, the distribution of risks and benefits arising from intervention R&D and implementation, and opportunities to deliver positive community and stakeholder impacts.

Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Overtourism

    Principal Advisor

Completed supervision

Enquiries

Contact Professor Brent Ritchie directly for media enquiries about:

  • beach safety
  • carbon offsetting
  • crises and disasters
  • security and safety in tourism
  • security impacts on travel
  • tourism
  • travel bans
  • traveller risks

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