Associate Professor Julia N Albrecht joined the Department of Tourism as a Senior Lecturer in April 2015. With her academic background in geography and landscape ecology, political studies, and tourism, Julia is interested in tourism and destination management for sustainable tourism, tourism strategy and planning, visitor management and nature-based tourism.
Julia publishes her work in leading academic journals such as the Journal of Sustainable Tourism, Tourism Management, and Annals of Tourism Research, among others. She is a co-editor of the Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism, and she serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Research.
Julia serves on the University of Otago Human Ethics committee, and on the Otago Business School Research Committee. In 2020, Julia won the Otago Business School's Best Contribution to the Research Environment award. Julia is a sought-after PhD supervisor, and supervising PhD research is among her favourite aspects of her work.
Julia has been serving as a committee member of BEST.EN (Building Excellence in Sustainable Tourism) since 2012, and as a committee member of the Council for Australasian Tourism and Hospitality Education (CAUTHE) since 2019.
Teaching
TOUR 305 Tourism Product Development (course co-ordinator)
TOUR 102 Global Tourism (Distance) (course co-ordinator)
This project investigates destination managers' perceptions of sustainability, and their efforts towards implementing projects / initiatives for a sustainable destination. The research takes a comparative approach, looking at nature-based tourism destinations in Austria and New Zealand.
Research collaborators:
Dr Marco Haid (UMIT Tirol, Austria)
Dr Wiebke Finkler (University of Otago)
Visitor pledges as innovative visitor management tools
Since the development and implementation of the Icelandic Pledge in 2017, initiatives that encourage visitors to commit to responsible behaviours in a destination have become common. This project explores the strategic thinking behind using pledges as a visitor impact management tool, related marketing and implementation initiatives, and expected and actual initial results from the perspectives of the relevant destination management stakeholders.
Research collaborator:
Eliza Raymond (GOOD Travel)
Tourism management as a third sector function, ecosanctuaries in New Zealand
This research project examines the organisational roles, functions and structures in tourism and visitor management in ecosanctuaries in New Zealand. The key aim of the research is a better conceptual and practical understanding of visitor management in protected areas, as well as in tourism destinations more generally, for both the academic community and key stakeholders in the New Zealand tourism industry.
Research collaborators:
Dr Marco Haid (UMIT Tirol, Austria)
Dr Abrar Faisal (AUT)
Publications
Haid, M., Albrecht, J. N., & Finkler, W. (2023). Barriers to the implementation of sustainability in tourism destinations: Evidence from Tyrol, Austria, and the South Island of New Zealand. International Journal of Tourism Policy, 13(6). doi: 10.1504/IJTP.2023.134513
Journal - Research Article
Albrecht, J. N., & Haid, M. (2023). Sustainable product development for visitor experiences in nature-based tourism: Applying and extending the Double Diamond Design Process. In A. Mandić & S. K. Walia (Eds.), The Routledge handbook of nature based tourism development. (pp. 543-554). Abingdon, UK: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781003230748-39
Chapter in Book - Research
Nayak, N. P., Albrecht, J. N., & Coetzee, W. (2023). Water management in hotels using tap specs in conjunction with the Ishikawa approach. In S. K. Dixit & S. Piramanayagam (Eds.), Teaching cases in tourism, hospitality and events. (pp. 125-137). CAB International. doi: 10.1079/9781800621022.0011
Chapter in Book - Research
Nautiyal, R., Albrecht, J. N., & Nautiyal, A. (2023). ChatGPT and tourism academia. Annals of Tourism Research, 99, 103544. doi: 10.1016/j.annals.2023.103544
Journal - Research Other
Albrecht, J. N., Haid, M., & Faisal, A. (2023). Agents or stewards? Non‐profit organisations managing visitation: The case of New Zealand ecosanctuaries. International Journal of Tourism Research, 25, 279-292. doi: 10.1002/jtr.2565
Journal - Research Article
Albrecht, J. N., & Raymond, E. M. (2023). National destination pledges as innovative visitor management tools: Social marketing for behaviour change in tourism. Journal of Sustainable Tourism, 31(3), 859-876. doi: 10.1080/09669582.2022.2037620
Journal - Research Article
Zhang, G., Higham, J., & Albrecht, J. N. (2023). Ecological restoration and visitor experiences: Insights informed by environmental philosophy. Journal of Sustainable Tourism, 31(5), 1252-1270. doi: 10.1080/09669582.2021.1922424
Journal - Research Article
Albrecht, J. N. (2022). Co-creation developments. In D. Buhalis (Ed.), Encyclopedia of tourism management and marketing (Vols. 1-4). (pp. 514-517). Cheltenham, UK: Edward Elgar. doi: 10.4337/9781800377486
Chapter in Book - Research
Albrecht, J. N., & Haid, M. (2022). Sustainable tourism management. In D. Buhalis (Ed.), Encyclopedia of tourism management and marketing (Vols. 1-4). (pp. 321-323). Cheltenham, UK: Edward Elgar. doi: 10.4337/9781800377486
Chapter in Book - Research
Albrecht, J. N., & Raymond, E. (2022). Visitor pledges. In D. Buhalis (Ed.), Encyclopedia of tourism management and marketing (Vols. 1-4). (pp. 696-700). Cheltenham, UK: Edward Elgar. doi: 10.4337/9781800377486
Chapter in Book - Research
Chitrakar, K., Carr, N., & Albrecht, J. N. (2022). Expanding the boundaries of local cuisine: The context of Himalayan community-based homestays. In G. P. Nyaupane & D. J. Timothy (Eds.), Tourism and development in the Himalaya: Social, environmental, and economic forces. (pp. 208-224). Abingdon, UK: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781003030126
Chapter in Book - Research
Nautiyal, R., Albrecht, J. N., & Carr, A. (2022). Yoga tourism. In D. Buhalis (Ed.), Encyclopedia of tourism management and marketing (Vols. 1-4). (pp. 825-828). Cheltenham, UK: Edward Elgar. doi: 10.4337/9781800377486
Chapter in Book - Research
Albrecht, J. N., Haid, M., Finkler, W., & Heimerl, P. (2022). What's in a name? The meaning of sustainability to destination managers. Journal of Sustainable Tourism, 30(1), 32-51. doi: 10.1080/09669582.2020.1868483
Journal - Research Article
Albrecht, J. N., Moscardo, G., & Dwyer, T. (2022). Learning about learning in Tourism: Indigenous guide perspectives on their personal and professional development. Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Research, 46(2), 320-343. doi: 10.1177/1096348021997535
Journal - Research Article
Nautiyal, R., Albrecht, J. N., & Carr, A. (2022). Can destination image be ascertained from social media? An examination of Twitter hashtags. Tourism & Hospitality Research. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1177/14673584221119380
Journal - Research Article
Nautiyal, R., Albrecht, J. N., & Carr, A. (2022). Conceptualising a tourism consumption-based typology of yoga travellers. Tourism Management Perspectives, 43, 101005. doi: 10.1016/j.tmp.2022.101005
Journal - Research Article
Zhang, G., Higham, J. E. S., & Albrecht, J. N. (2022). Co-creating ecological restoration experiences at Aotearoa (New Zealand) eco-sanctuaries: An environmental philosophical approach. Tourist Studies, 22(2), 153-174. doi: 10.1177/14687976221091339
Journal - Research Article
Albrecht, J. N., & Hald, M. (2022). Applying the design for Sustainability Evolutionary Framework to tourism experience design. Proceedings of the 31st Council for Australasian Tourism & Hospitality Education (CAUTHE) Annual Conference: Shaping the Next Normal in Tourism, Hospitality and Events. (pp. 26). [Abstract]
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Albrecht, J. N. (Ed.). (2021). Managing visitor experiences in nature-based tourism. Wallingford, UK: CABI, 240p. doi: 10.1079/9781789245714.0000
Edited Book - Research
Albrecht, J. N. (2021). Current issues in managing visitor experiences in nature-based tourism. In J. N. Albrecht (Ed.), Managing visitor experiences in nature-based tourism. (pp. 1-8). Wallingford, UK: CABI. doi: 10.1079/9781789245714.0001
Chapter in Book - Research
Albrecht, J. N. (2021). Destination management for sustainability. In A. Correia & S. Dolnicar (Eds.), Women's voices in tourism research: Contributions to knowledge and letters to future generations. (pp. 18-20). Brisbane, Australia: University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/817f87d
Chapter in Book - Research
Albrecht, J. N. (2021). The future of visitor experiences in nature-based tourism. In J. N. Albrecht (Ed.), Managing visitor experiences in nature-based tourism. (pp. 205-212). Wallingford, UK: CABI. doi: 10.1079/9781789245714.0016
Chapter in Book - Research
Chitrakar, K., Carr, N., & Albrecht, J. N. (2021). Community-based homestay tourism and social inclusion. In S. K. Walia (Ed.), The Routledge handbook of community based tourism management: Concepts, issues and implications. (pp. 238-248). London, UK: Routledge.
Chapter in Book - Research
Faisal, A., Albrecht, J. N., & Coetzee, W. J. L. (2021). Quake aftermath and conference industry transformation, Christchurch. In V. V. Cuffy, F. Bakas & W. J. L. Coetzee (Eds.), Events tourism: Critical insights and contemporary perspectives. (pp. 125-142). London, UK: Routledge.
Chapter in Book - Research
Albrecht, J. N., & Raymond, E. (2021). National destination pledges: Visitor management through emotional engagement, commitment and interpretation. Tourism Management Perspectives, 40, 100894. doi: 10.1016/j.tmp.2021.100894
Journal - Research Article
Albrecht, J. N., Haid, M., & Faisal, A. (2021). Types and relevance of advocacy in destination-based non-profit organisations: Evidence from New Zealand ecosanctuaries. Tourism Management Perspectives, 40, 100898. doi: 10.1016/j.tmp.2021.100898
Journal - Research Article
Haid, M., & Albrecht, J. N. (2021). Sustainable tourism product development: An application of product design concepts. Sustainability, 13(14), 7957. doi: 10.3390/su13147957
Journal - Research Article
Haid, M., Albrecht, J. N., & Finkler, W. (2021). Sustainability implementation in destination management. Journal of Cleaner Production, 312, 127718. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.127718
Journal - Research Article
Haid, M., Nöhammer, E., Albrecht, J. N., Plaikner, A., Stummer, H., & Heimerl, P. (2021). Health promotion as a motivational factor in alpine cycling. International Journal of Environmental Research & Public Health, 18(5), 2321. doi: 10.3390/ijerph18052321
Journal - Research Article
Zhang, G., Higham, J. E. S., & Albrecht, J. N. (2021). Ecological restoration in Aotearoa New Zealand: Contrasting tourist conservation narratives. Tourism Management Perspectives, 37, 100761. doi: 10.1016/j.tmp.2020.100761
Journal - Research Article
Albrecht, J. N., Finkler, W., & Haid, M. (2021). Destination management for sustainability. Proceedings of the 31st Council for Australasian Tourism & Hospitality Education (CAUTHE) Annual Conference: Shaping the Next Normal in Tourism, Hospitality and Events. (pp. 513). Retrieved from https://cauthe.org/
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Zhang, G., Higham, J. E. S., & Albrecht, J. N. (2020). New territory for environmental sociology: Environmental philosophy and nature-based tourism. In K. Legun, J. C. Keller, M. Carolan & M. M. Bell (Eds.), The Cambridge Handbook of Environmental Sociology (Vol. 1). (pp. 262-281). Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press. doi: 10.1017/9781108554510.018
Chapter in Book - Research
Chitrakar, K., Carr, N., & Albrecht, J. N. (2020). Community-based homestay tourism and its influence on indigenous gastronomic heritage. Journal of Gastronomy & Tourism, 4(2), 81-96. doi: 10.3727/216929719X15736343324850
Journal - Research Article
Faisal, A., Albrecht, J. N., & Coetzee, W. J. L. (2020). (Re)Creating spaces for tourism: Spatial effects of the 2010/ 2011 Christchurch earthquakes. Tourism Management, 80, 104102. doi: 10.1016/j.tourman.2020.104102
Journal - Research Article
Faisal, A., Albrecht, J. N., & Coetzee, W. J. L. (2020). Renegotiating organisational crisis management in urban tourism: Strategic imperatives of niche construction. International Journal of Tourism Cities, 6(4), 885-905. doi: 10.1108/IJTC-11-2019-0196
Journal - Research Article
Nomm, A. H. L., Albrecht, J. N., & Lovelock, B. (2020). Advocacy and community leadership as functions in national and regional level destination management. Tourism Management Perspectives, 35, 100682. doi: 10.1016/j.tmp.2020.100682
Journal - Research Article
Nomm, A. H. L., Albrecht, J. N., & Lovelock, B. (2020). Leadership in national level destination management: The case of Estonia. International Journal of Tourism Policy, 10(1), 68-87. doi: 10.1504/IJTP.2020.107199
Journal - Research Article
Zhang, J., Tucker, H., & Albrecht, J. N. (2020). The reflexive self-project of “lifestyle entrepreneurial migrants”. Journal of Travel & Tourism Marketing, 37(5), 535-546. doi: 10.1080/10548408.2018.1536016
Journal - Research Article
Albrecht, J., & Raymond, E. (2020). Visitor pledges: A new tool in tourism destination management. Proceedings of the 30th Council for Australasian University Tourism & Hospitality Education (CAUTHE) Annual Conference: 20:20 Vision: New Perspectives on the Diversity of Hospitality, Tourism and Events. (pp. 696). Auckland, New Zealand: Auckland University of Technology. [Abstract]
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Madani, M., Lovelock, B., & Albrecht, J. (2020). Tourism common pool resources dilemmas: Insights into property right regimes and building resilience. Proceedings of the 30th Council for Australasian University Tourism & Hospitality Education (CAUTHE) Annual Conference: 20:20 Vision: New Perspectives on the Diversity of Hospitality, Tourism and Events. (pp. 568-570). Auckland, New Zealand: Auckland University of Technology. [Abstract]
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Zhang, G., Higham, J., & Albrecht, J. (2020). Ecological restoration in Aotearoa New Zealand: Contrasting tourist conservation narratives. Proceedings of the 30th Council for Australasian University Tourism & Hospitality Education (CAUTHE) Annual Conference: 20:20 Vision: New Perspectives on the Diversity of Hospitality, Tourism and Events. (pp. 646). Auckland, New Zealand: Auckland University of Technology. [Abstract]
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Albrecht, J. N., Danielmeier, T., & Boudreau, P. (2019). The importance of architecture in food and drink experiences within a tourism context. Journal of Gastronomy & Tourism, 4(1), 41-50. doi: 10.3727/216929719X15657857907789
Journal - Research Article
Esfehani, M. H., & Albrecht, J. N. (2019). Planning for intangible cultural heritage in tourism: Challenges and implications. Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Research, 43(7), 980-1001. doi: 10.1177/1096348019840789
Journal - Research Article
Filep, S., Albrecht, J. N., Lee, C., & Coetzee, W. (2019). Special issue on CAUTHE 2017 conference: Time for big ideas? Re-thinking the field for tomorrow. Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Management, 38, 159-160. doi: 10.1016/j.jhtm.2018.04.003
Journal - Research Other
Zhang, G., Higham, J., & Albrecht, J. N. (2018). (Re)creating natural heritage in New Zealand: Biodiversity conservation and tourism development. In C. Palmer & J. Tivers (Eds.), Creating heritage for tourism. (pp. 243-257). Abingdon, UK: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9780203701881
Chapter in Book - Research
Esfehani, M. H., & Albrecht, J. N. (2018). Roles of intangible cultural heritage in tourism in natural protected areas. Journal of Heritage Tourism, 13(1), 15-29. doi: 10.1080/1743873X.2016.1245735
Journal - Research Article
Albrecht, J. N. (2018). [Review of the book Marketing national parks for sustainable tourism]. Annals of Leisure Research, 21(1), 116-117. doi: 10.1080/11745398.2016.1258583
Journal - Research Other
Albrecht, J. N. (Ed.). (2017). Visitor management in tourism destinations. Wallingford, UK: CABI, 208p.
Edited Book - Research
Albrecht, J. (2017). Weintourismus in Neuseeland und Australien. In C. Pforr & D. Reiser (Eds.), Tourismus in Australien und Neuseeland. (pp. 64-78). Berlin, Germany: de Gruyter.
Chapter in Book - Research
Albrecht, J. N. (2017). Visitor management. In L. L. Lowry (Ed.), The SAGE international encyclopedia of travel and tourism. (pp. 1414-1415). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE. [Encyclopaedia/Dictionary Entry].
Chapter in Book - Research
Albrecht, J. N. (2017). Challenges in national-level tourism strategy implementation: A long-term perspective on the New Zealand tourism strategy 2015. International Journal of Tourism Research, 19(3), 329-338. doi: 10.1002/jtr.2115
Journal - Research Article
Faisal, A., Albrecht, J., & Coetzee, W. J. L. (2017). The challenges of (re)gaining a sustainable business proposition post-disaster. In C. Lee, S. Filep, J. N. Albrecht & W. J. L. Coetzee (Eds.), Proceedings of the 27th Council for Australasian Tourism and Hospitality Education (CAUTHE) Annual Conference. (pp. 597-601). Dunedin, New Zealand: Department of Tourism, University of Otago. [Full Paper]
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper
Albrecht, J. N. (2016). Current knowledge and future research directions in visitor management. In J. N. Albrecht (Ed.), Visitor management in tourism destinations. (pp. 191-196). Wallingford, UK: CABI.
Chapter in Book - Research
Albrecht, J. N. (2016). Introduction to visitor management in tourism destinations. In J. N. Albrecht (Ed.), Visitor management in tourism destinations. (pp. 3-8). Wallingford, UK: CABI.
Chapter in Book - Research
Albrecht, J. N. (2016). Third sector organisations and stakeholders in tourism management in protected areas: The case of visitor management. Proceedings of the Building Excellence in Sustainable Tourism Education Network (BEST EN) Think Tank XVI: Corporate Responsibility in Tourism: Practices, Standards and Policies. Retrieved from http://www.besteducationnetwork.org
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Yeoman, I., McMahon-Beattie, U., Fields, K., Albrecht, J. N., & Meethan, K. (Eds.). (2015). The future of food tourism: Foodies, experiences, exclusivity, visions and political capital. Bristol, UK: Channel View, 304p.
Edited Book - Research
Danielmeier, T., & Albrecht, J. N. (2015). Architecture and future food and wine experiences. In I. Yeoman, U. McMahon-Beattie, K. Fields, J. N. Albrecht & K. Meethan (Eds.), The future of food tourism: Foodies, experiences, exclusivity, visions and political capital. (pp. 87-100). Bristol, UK: Channel View.
Chapter in Book - Research
Yeoman, I., McMahon-Beattie, U., Fields, K., Albrecht, J. N., & Meethan, K. (2015). An introduction to the future. In I. Yeoman, U. McMahon-Beattie, K. Fields, J. N. Albrecht & K. Meethan (Eds.), The future of food tourism: Foodies, experiences, exclusivity, visions and political capital. (pp. 3-10). Bristol, UK: Channel View.
Chapter in Book - Research
Albrecht, J. N., & Dwyer, T. (2015). Lifelong learning for guiding and interpretation. Proceedings of the Building Excellence in Sustainable Tourism Education Network (BEST EN) Think Tank XV: The Environment-People Nexus in Sustainable Tourism: Finding the Balance. Retrieved from http://www.besteducationnetwork.org
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Albrecht, J. (2014). Online terroir: Wine and regional identity in online destination marketing. In M. Harvey, L. White & W. Frost (Eds.), Wine and identity: Branding, heritage, terroir. (pp. 230-242). Abingdon, UK: Routledge.
Chapter in Book - Research
Albrecht, J. N. (2014). Micro-mobility patterns and service blueprints as foundations for visitor management planning. Journal of Sustainable Tourism, 22(7), 1052-1070. doi: 10.1080/09669582.2013.847945
Journal - Research Article
Albrecht, J. (2013). Case study: Tourism planning In New Zealand. In P. Robinson, M. Lück & S. Smith (Eds.), Tourism. (pp. 403-404). Wallingford, UK: CABI.
Chapter in Book - Other
Albrecht, J. (2013). Commentary on managing sustainability at nature-based attractions. In P. Robinson, M. Lück & S. Smith (Eds.), Tourism. (pp. 258-259). Wallingford, UK: CABI.
Chapter in Book - Other
Albrecht, J. N. (2013). Networking for sustainable tourism: Towards a research agenda. Journal of Sustainable Tourism, 21(5), 639-657. doi: 10.1080/09669582.2012.721788
Journal - Research Article
Albrecht, J. N., & Tran, M. N. D. (2013). Tourism development led by the third sector: Impacts on a peripheral rural community. Proceedings of the Building Excellence in Sustainable Tourism Education Network (BEST EN) Think Tank XIII: Engaging communities in sustainable tourism development. Retrieved from http://www.besteducationnetwork.org/
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper
Albrecht, J. N. (2012). Authentic learning and communities of practice in tourism higher education. Journal of Teaching in Travel & Tourism, 12(3), 260-276. doi: 10.1080/15313220.2012.704254
Journal - Research Article
Albrecht, J. N. (2012). Implementation and evaluation in tourism: An exploration of bottom-up community planning. International Journal of Hospitality & Tourism, 2(1), 28-41.
Journal - Research Article
Mitchell, R., Charters, S., & Albrecht, J. N. (2012). Cultural systems and the wine tourism product. Annals of Tourism Research, 39(1), 311-335. doi: 10.1016/j.annals.2011.05.002
Journal - Research Article
Albrecht, J. N. (2012). [Review of the book Tourism and sustainable development: Reconsidering a concept of vague policies]. International Journal of Tourism Policy, 4(2), 178-179. [Book Review].
Journal - Research Other
Albrecht, J. N., & Yeoman, I. (2012). Guest editors' note. Journal of Teaching in Travel & Tourism, 12(3), 221-224. doi: 10.1080/15313220.2012.705077
Journal - Research Other
Albrecht, J. (2012). Micro-mobility patterns and service blueprints as foundations for visitor management planning. Proceedings of the Building Excellence in Sustainable Tourism Education Network (BEST EN) Think Tank XII: Mobilities and Sustainable Tourism. Retrieved from http://www.besteducationnetwork.org/
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper
Albrecht, J. (2012, February). Service blueprinting as a tool in visitor management assessment and planning. Verbal presentation at the 22nd Council for Australasian Tourism and Hospitality Education (CAUTHE) Conference: The New Golden Age of Tourism and Hospitality, Melbourne, Australia.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Albrecht, J. N. (2009, May). Negotiating the ″greater public good″: A political economy perspective on tourism planning. Verbal presentation at the Association for Tourism and Leisure Education (ATLAS) Annual Conference: Experiencing Difference: Changing Tourism and Tourists' Experiences, Aalborg, Denmark.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Albrecht, J. N. (2007). Indigenous tourism and current planning issues: The case of Maori tourism in Aotearoa New Zealand. Pacific News, 27(Januar/Februar), 22-25.
Journal - Research Article
Albrecht, J. N. (2007). [Review of the book Understanding the tourism host-guest encounter in New Zealand: Foundations for adaptive planning and management]. Journal of Sustainable Tourism, 15(4), 438-440.
Journal - Research Other
Albrecht, J. (2007, August). Are community tourism planning and implementation a way to contribute to the sustainability of a destination? The case of the Catlins, New Zealand. Verbal presentation at the Royal Geographical Society with IBG (RGS-IBG) Annual International Conference, London, UK.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
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