Elspeth Frew

Dr. Elspeth Frew is an Associate Professor in Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management at La Trobe University's La Trobe Business School. With 30 years of experience in academia, she specializes in cultural tourism, dark tourism, and event management. She has held leadership roles including Director of Teaching and Learning, Head of Department, and Course Coordinator. A屡获殊荣的教育家, she has received multiple teaching awards (2015, 2018, 2020) for leadership and research supervision.

Education: PhD in Tourism from Victoria University, Master of Science in Tourism from the University of Strathclyde, and Master of Arts from the University of Edinburgh.

Research focuses on dark tourism's intersection with national identities, industrial tourism, and commemorative events. Her work explores visitor experiences at sites like Culloden Battlefield and the ethical dimensions of disaster tourism.

Professional activities include committee roles at TEQSA, CAUTHE, and academic boards, along with peer reviewing for the International Journal of Event and Festival Management. Recent recognitions include the 2020 Provost Teaching Award and La Trobe Business School Research Excellence Award (2018).

Teaching spans undergraduate to postgraduate levels, including courses on destination marketing, sustainable events, and tourism futures. She has coordinated programs like the Bachelor of International Tourism and Hospitality Management.