Beschreibung:
Magdalena Petronella (Nellie) Swart is an Associate Professor in Tourism at the University of South Africa (Unisa) and a Certified Meeting Professional. She holds a DCom in Leadership Performance and Change. Nellie authored and co-authored journal articles, books, book chapters, and several conference proceedings and has organised local and international conferences. Recently she co-edited two tourism handbooks and is a regular speaker at tourism industry events. She is the Chair of the Tourism Educators South Africa (TESA) and the programme leader for the Executive Development Programme for Women in Tourism at Unisa. In 2022 the International Hospitality Institute recognised Nellie as one of the 100 Most Powerful People in Africa Hospitality. She is also recognised as the G100 City Chair for Johannesburg.
This comprehensive Handbook delves into the multifaceted dimensions of the role of gender in tourism, spanning education, research, and practice.
INTRODUCTION