معرفی
Dr. Faithfull Gonzo is a Senior Lecturer in Events Management at the London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism, University of West London. She teaches across multiple programs including BSc (Hons) Esports Management with Event Production, BA (Hons) Event Management, and BSc (Hons) International Tourism Management. With over fifteen years of industry experience at organizations like Marriott Hotels and Qhotels, she brings practical insight into her academic role.
Education:
- PhD in Economics and Management with Tourism Management
- MA in International Tourism and Hospitality Management (UK)
- BA (Hons) in Events Management and Hospitality Management (UK)
Her research is focused on rural tourism development, poverty alleviation, sustainable development, and diaspora tourism. She employs qualitative methodologies such as grounded theory and phenomenology, particularly in African contexts like Namibia. Her work emphasizes community-centered, flexible frameworks over one-size-fits-all approaches to tourism-driven development.
Dr. Gonzo's recent publications analyze the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on higher education assessment design and the socio-economic effects of rural tourism. Her research shows a strong interdisciplinary trend, bridging hospitality, economics, social development, and emerging technologies.
Scientific Contributions:
- Co-author of Inclusive Community Development Through Tourism and Hospitality Practices (IGI Global)
- Published in peer-reviewed journals including Perspectives on Global Development and Technology and African Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management
- External evaluator for academic institutions
She supervises research degrees and collaborates with scholars across health, engineering, and life sciences. Dr. Gonzo is an active researcher with a commitment to ethical, impactful, and inclusive academic practices. She is also involved in interdisciplinary studies, particularly at the intersection of technology and education.
Laboratories, Teams, and Affiliations:
Dr. Gonzo is affiliated with the University of West London and has collaborated with researchers from Coventry University, University of Greenwich, and Smart Health Partnerships. While no formal lab is mentioned, her work is team-based and interdisciplinary, often involving mixed-methods research groups focusing on development, technology, and health.
