Our vision
We strive to make communities and businesses sustainable and resilient, in the face of evolving global trends and shocks.
Model
At the core of our consulting model lies the essence of individual passion, unwavering belief, visionary thinking, and relentless perseverance. These fundamental elements serve as the cornerstone of our approach, enabling us to navigate and prosper even in the face of adversity and challenging circumstances. We firmly believe that embracing these essential tools empowers our clients to not only overcome obstacles but also thrive amidst the most difficult times.
Values
The values that underpin our work are a source of unwavering belief and confidence, and our passion for what we do drives our dedication to excellence. Within our team, individuals who share our vision come together, each bringing their expertise as specialists in their respective fields. This collective synergy strengthens our ability to deliver outstanding results and ensures that our shared mission remains at the forefront of everything we do.
Meet Our Team
Prof Emeritus David Simmons
Advisor and Research Associate
Marie Haley
Lead researcher
Dr Asif Hussain
Director and Research Associate
Sandra Niederlöhner
Marketing Specialist
Dr Francesc Fusté-Forné
Research Associate
Associate Professor Tracy Berno
Auckland University of Technology (New Zealand)
Dr Denise Lawungkurr Goodfellow
Independent Abrogenies Researcher (Australia)
Professor Cihan Cobanoglu
University of South Florida (USA)
Associate Professor Alicia Orea-Giner
Rey Juan Carlos University (Spain) and EIREST. Université Paris 1 – Panthéon-Sorbonne (France)
Professor Brian Garrod
Swansea University (United Kingdom)
Dr Abel Ansporthy Mamboleo
Saint Augustine University of Tanzania (Tanzania)
Journal of Sustainability and Resilience
Project Regenerative Tourism
5 Aspects of regenerative tourism
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New Zealand’s biggest export earners
Current trend as of March 2024 Latest IVS DataViews on Tourism: New Zealand Current trend as of March 2024 Recent data released last week showing how important tourism’s contribution is to New Zealanders and the country. Tourism is now the second largest export,...
Regenerative Tourism and Climate Change
Abstract: Climate Change Commitments and Challenges to Achieve Regenerative Tourism: A Case of Aotearoa New Zealand Abstract: Climate Change Commitments and Challenges to Achieve Regenerative Tourism: A Case of Aotearoa New Zealand New Zealand heavily relies on...
Video ethnography
Abstract: The sounds of travel: video ethnography in multisensory tourism research Abstract: The sounds of travel: video ethnography in multisensory tourism research While the analysis of the tourist experience often relies on the visual representations, recent...