Overview
Background
My research focuses on sustainable tourism and ethical tourism. I have published on a wide range of themes in these areas, including wildlife tourism, environmentalism, tourism impacts, and air travel. I believe research should serve society and strive to tackle real world questions.
Availability
- Dr Mucha Mkono is:
- Available for supervision
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Commerce, Midlands State University
- Doctor of Philosophy, Southern Cross University
Research interests
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Sustainable tourism
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Tourism impacts
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Wildlife tourism
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Tourism experiences
Works
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2011
Journal Article
Sociocultural strategies for stress reduction among hospitality workers in developing contexts: the case of Zimbabwean chefs
Mkono, Muchazondida (2011). Sociocultural strategies for stress reduction among hospitality workers in developing contexts: the case of Zimbabwean chefs. Tourism Analysis, 16 (3), 361-365. doi: 10.3727/108354211X13110944387329
2011
Journal Article
The othering of food in touristic eatertainment: a netnography
Mkono, Muchazondida (2011). The othering of food in touristic eatertainment: a netnography. Tourist Studies, 11 (3), 253-270. doi: 10.1177/1468797611431502
2010
Journal Article
Zimbabwean hospitality students' experiences of sexual harassment in the hotel industry
Mkono, Muchazondida (2010). Zimbabwean hospitality students' experiences of sexual harassment in the hotel industry. International Journal of Hospitality Management, 29 (4), 729-735. doi: 10.1016/j.ijhm.2010.03.002
2010
Journal Article
In defence of hospitality careers: Perspectives of Zimbabwean hotel managers
Mkono, Muchazondida (2010). In defence of hospitality careers: Perspectives of Zimbabwean hotel managers. International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, 22 (6), 857-870. doi: 10.1108/09596111011063124
2010
Journal Article
The future of tourism in Zimbabwe: Towards sustainability?
Mkono, Muchazondida (2010). The future of tourism in Zimbabwe: Towards sustainability?. Tourism Analysis, 15 (3), 387-391. doi: 10.3727/108354210X12801550666349
2010
Journal Article
An Analysis of Zimbabwean Hotel Managers' Perspectives on Workforce Diversity
Mkono, Muchazondida (2010). An Analysis of Zimbabwean Hotel Managers' Perspectives on Workforce Diversity. Tourism and Hospitality Research, 10 (4), 301-310. doi: 10.1057/thr.2010.18
2010
Journal Article
Cultural awareness and the global hospitality business
Mkono, Muchazondida (2010). Cultural awareness and the global hospitality business. Tourism Analysis, 15 (2), 273-278. doi: 10.3727/108354210X12724863553686
Funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Mucha Mkono is:
- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Psychological Ownership and Responsible Behaviour of Stakeholders in Heritage Tourism: A Cross-perspective of Nature and Culture
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Karen Hughes, Dr Mireia Guix
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Master Philosophy
From the brink of extinction: Exploring the role of replicas in managing the negative impacts of tourism at fragile heritage sites
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Karen Hughes
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Master Philosophy
An Exploration into the Capacity of Conservation Replicas to Produce Quality Visitor Experiences and Raise Public Conservation Consciousness
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Karen Hughes
Completed supervision
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Hidden Obstacles, Hidden Potential: Exploring the Influence of Socio-Cultural Aversions on the Demand for Indigenous Tourism in Australia.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Gabby Walters, Professor Lisa Ruhanen
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Understanding Chinese tourists' landscape perceptions and meaning making at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Gabby Walters, Associate Professor Karen Hughes
Media
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