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Professor Kathleen Andereck is a prominent academic in the School of Community Resources and Development at Arizona State University (ASU). She holds additional roles as a Senior Global Futures Scientist and Affiliated Faculty at the Center for Biodiversity Outcomes. Her research focuses on sustainable tourism, community-based tourism, and the interplay between tourism and quality of life. She collaborates with federal and state agencies, including the National Park Service and Arizona Department of Transportation.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management, Clemson University (1989)
- M.S. in Recreation and Resources Development, Texas A&M University (1986)
- B.S. in Natural Resource Management, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (1983)
Research Interests:
Her work explores tourism from both visitor and resident perspectives, emphasizing sustainable practices and community engagement. Key areas include volunteer tourism, cultural heritage tourism, and the economic and social impacts of tourism development.
Publications:
Her research has been published in top-tier journals such as Journal of Sustainable Tourism and Annals of Tourism Research, with a focus on stakeholder engagement, overtourism, and community resilience.
Awards:
- Fellow, Academy of Leisure Sciences (2016–present)
- Fulbright Specialist, Holar University College (2017)
- Outstanding Alumnus Award, Clemson University (2012)
Professional Contributions:
She serves as an associate editor for Journal of Travel Research and participates in editorial boards for several tourism journals. She is active in organizations like the Travel and Tourism Research Association and the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association.
Teaching:
Professor Andereck teaches courses on travel and tourism, sustainable tourism, and community research methods, emphasizing practical applications in policy and planning.
