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Eugene Thomlinson is an Associate Faculty member in Tourism & Hospitality Management at Royal Roads University, with prior academic roles at La Trobe University and Griffith University. His industry experience includes senior market analyst work at the Canadian Tourism Commission and social science research with Parks Canada.
- Education: PhD in Tourism (La Trobe University), MBA in Tourism and Hospitality Management (University of Calgary), Bachelor of Commerce in Finance and Small Business Management (University of Manitoba)
Thomlinson specializes in sustainable tourism development, experiential marketing, and mega-event tourism (Commonwealth Games, Olympics). His research also covers screen tourism, product placements, and community-based tourism planning. While no specific publications are listed in the text, his work focuses on global tourism trends and destination marketing.
He has received grants for international student collaboration projects (e.g., $25,000 award in 2020) and contributes to media discussions on tourism economics and border policies.
Thomlinson actively works with communities on tourism development plans and has participated in destination projects like the Guadalajara partnership (2022). His practical experience complements his academic work in tourism management.
