The International Tourism
Research Webinar, Trisakti School of Tourism
The International Tourism
Research Webinar which was held on June 19, 2020 is a key international
partnership between Trisakti School of Tourism and James Cook University
Australia, aiming to create new directions in tourism research.
The Webinar was attended by
approximately 1,200 participants from 34 countries and regions in Asia,
Australasia, Oceania, Africa, Europe, and America. The participants joined the
sessions via Zoom and YouTube live.
The Webinar was opened by KPHA
Dr. Bimo Prakoso PSC., MPA., MSc, the Chairman of Trisakti Foundation, followed
by a brief presentation by Dr Alf Kuilboer, Academic Head Management,
Governance & Tourism James Cook University Australia and Dr Myrza
Rahmanita, SE, MSc, Head of Tourism Department Trisakti School of Tourism. The event
was closed by Mrs Fetty Asmaniati, SE, MM, the President of Trisakti School of
Tourism.
The Webinar had 4 speakers:
1.
Professor Philip L. Pearce (James Cook University Australia)
2.
Hera Oktadiana, Ph.D, CHE (James Cook University Australia and Trisakti School
of Tourism Indonesia)
3.
Dr. Walanchalee Wattanacharoensil (Mahidol University International College
Thailand)
4. Denis Tolkach, Ph.D (James
Cook University Cairns Campus Australia)
The content of the
presentations emphasized overcoming myths in research and publication through
the stories from the speakers’ research journeys in publishing their work in
the top tourism international journals. The myths were:
1.
Good research does not need to have a lot of money
2.
There are many new methods to study tourists and tourism
3.
Insightful research does not have to rely on sophisticated statistics
(analyzing what people really say and do is very useful)
4.
Building partnership amongst researchers across countries and with industry is
a way forward
5.
There are no shortcuts for good research and publishing – everyone has to work
hard
6.
Don’t be trapped by old and common ideas look for innovation and use
creativity.
7. Be useful to your comments.
Pay attention to the “So What” question – novelty, originality and significance
to others. (Red)
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