Patricia Johnson

Dr. Patricia Johnson is a Senior Lecturer in Tourism at the Newcastle Business School, University of Newcastle. Her interdisciplinary research focuses on cosmopolitanism, cultural literacy, and risk in tourism experiences. She has conducted fieldwork in Iran, Kenya, PNG, and Vietnam, examining travel media, cruise tourism, and stakeholder networks. Her teaching spans tourism studies, cultural studies, and sociology, with a commitment to experiential learning through international study tours. She holds a PhD from the University of Newcastle.

Research Expertise: Specializes in qualitative and quantitative methods, exploring themes like cosmopolitanism, liminality, and the tourist gaze. Active in projects on cruise ship tourism, destination development, and sustainability. Served as a key researcher in Newcastle's cruise tourism readiness assessment.

Teaching: Coordinates courses in Marketing and Tourism Management, including International Marketing, Event Management, and Tourism Policy. Supervises Honours and Postgraduate students. Led study tours to Kenya, China, Vietnam, and other regions.

Awards: Recognized with the 2024 College Excellence Award for Global Engagement and 2018 Vice-Chancellor Award for International Engagement. Editor of the Journal of Policy Research in Tourism, Leisure and Events.

Grants: Secured funding for projects like 'Building Capacity for Effective Governance' ($223k) and 'Hometown Holiday: Recovery and Resilience for the Newcastle Visitor Economy' ($122k). Focus on international partnerships, sustainable tourism, and public service governance.