Anna de Jong

Dr. Anna de Jong is a Senior Lecturer in Tourism and Director of Research at the School of Social & Environmental Sustainability, University of Glasgow. She holds a PhD from the University of Wollongong (Australia) and previously lectured at the University of Surrey and held a postdoctoral position at the University of the Highlands and Islands. Her research focuses on spatial justice in tourism, gendered inequalities in entrepreneurship, and ethical dimensions of food tourism. She is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and Royal Geographical Society.

• Education:
  • PhD, Human Geography (University of Wollongong, 2012–2015)
  • Previous academic roles: Lecturer at University of Surrey (2017–2020), Postdoctoral Researcher at University of the Highlands and Islands (2015–2017)

Her research interests include spatial justice in tourism development, gendered inequalities in tourism entrepreneurship, and the ethical implications of food tourism. She actively explores how tourism processes impact social and cultural diversity, particularly through the lens of feminist geography and political economy.

Dr. de Jong leads the ERC-funded project JUST TOUR (2023–2028), investigating spatial justice frameworks in tourism. She has authored/co-authored over 30 publications, including edited volumes on gender and tourism policy. Her work frequently engages with interdisciplinary methods, such as collaborative art projects and social media analysis.

Professional roles include Book Review Editor for Leisure Studies and membership in the Geographies of Leisure and Tourism Research Group. She advises students in tourism-related research, including Amanda Fauziah’s work on geotourism in UNESCO Global Geoparks.

Her contributions to sustainable tourism include studies on craft beer festivals, food policy, and the socio-psychological impacts of tourism during crises like the pandemic.