Judith Mair

Dr. Judith Mair is an Associate Professor at the University of Queensland Business School, specializing in event management and tourism. Her research examines the socio-cultural impacts of events on communities, climate change adaptation in tourism, and sustainable event practices.

Her education includes a PhD from the University of Strathclyde focusing on decision-making in academic conferences. Research interests center on festival networks, social capital in rural communities, and event legacies, particularly examining how cultural events influence social cohesion and urban development.

Recent publications explore sustainability frameworks in event management, Olympic legacy planning, and the implementation of UN Sustainable Development Goals in tourism contexts. Work frequently bridges theoretical concepts with practical policy recommendations.

Awards include recognition for advancing sustainability discourse in tourism studies through critical commentaries on economic, social and environmental dimensions of events.

Her research informs policy development through collaborations with tourism boards and event industry stakeholders focused on equitable community outcomes.