Publications

Professor Betty Weiler

Book Chapters

Laing, J. H., Wheeler, F., Reeves, K., Frost, W. and B. Weiler (2007). ‘Interpreting the Bendigo Chinese Heritage Precinct’ in Deeper Leads: New Approaches in Victorian Goldfields History, Reeves, K. and Nichols, D. (eds). Ballarat, Ballarat Heritage Services.

Yu, X. and Weiler, B. (2006). Guiding Chinese Group Tours in Australia : An Analysis Using Role Theory. In B Prideaux, G. Moscardo and E Laws, Editors. Managing Tourism and Hospitality Services: Theory and International Applications. CAB International, Wallingford , UK , pp 181-194.

Jennings , G. and Weiler, B. (2006). Mediating Meaning: Perspectives on Brokering Quality Tourist Experiences. In G. Jennings and N. Nickerson , Editors. Quality Tourism Experiences. Oxford : Butterworth-Heinemann. pp. 57-78.

Weiler, B. and Black, R. (2003) Nature, Heritage and Interpretive Guide Training: Mirror on the past and window into the future. In R. Black and B. Weiler, Editors. Interpreting the Land Down Under: Australian Heritage Interpretation and Tour Guiding. Fulcrum: Golden CO. pp 21-40.

Armstrong, E. K. and Weiler, B. (2003) They said what to who? Messages delivered on guided tours in Victorian National Parks. In R. Black and B. Weiler, Editors . Interpreting the Land Down Under: Australian Heritage Interpretation and Tour Guiding. Fulcrum: Golden CO. pp. 109-127.

Ham, S. H. and Weiler, B. (2002) Interpretation as the Centrepiece of Sustainable Wildlife Tourism. R. Harris, T. Griffin, and P. Williams, Editors (2002) Sustainable Tourism: A Global Perspective, Butterworth-Heinneman, London . pp 35-44.

Weiler, B. and Ham, S. (2001) Tour Guide Training: Lessons for Malaysia about What Works and What's Needed. In Nyland, Chris, Smith, Wendy, Smyth, Russell and Vicziany, Marika (eds.) Malaysian Business in the New Era, Edward Elgar Publishing Limited, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire U.K. pp. 149-161.

Weiler, B. (2001) Tourism Research and Theories: A Review. In A. Lockwood and S. Medlik , Editors. Tourism and Hospitality in the 21 st Century. Butterworth-Heinmann, Oxford . pp. 82-93.

Weiler, B. and Ham, S. (2001) Perspectives and Thoughts on Tour Guiding. In A. Lockwood and S. Medlik , Editors. Tourism and Hospitality in the 21 st Century. Butterworth-Heinmann, Oxford . pp. 255-264.

Weiler, B. and Ham. S. (2001). Tour guides and interpretation. In D. Weaver (ed.) Encyclopedia of Ecotourism. CAB International, Wallingford , UK , pp 549-564.

Weiler, B. and Darcy, S. (1998) Beach Access for Persons with Disabilities. In S Wearing, Editor. Planning Recreation and Tourism with Australian Communities. HM Leisure Planning, Melbourne, pp 104-113.

Weiler, B. and Markwell, K. (1998) Interpretation and Ecotourism. In David Uzzell and Roy Ballantyne, Editors. Contemporary Issues in Heritage and Environmental Interpretation: Problems and Prospects. The Stationery Office, London , pp 98-111.

Weiler, B. and Crabtree, A. (1998) Developing Competent Ecotour Guides: Does Training Deliver What Tourists Demand? In Simon McArthur and Brian Weir, Editors. Australia 's Ecotourism Industry: A Snapshot in 1998. EAA, Brisbane, pp 29-31.

Weiler, B. (1997) Meeting the Ecotourism Education and Training Needs of Australia's Indigenous Community. In Wiendu Nuryanti, Editor. Tourism and Heritage Management. Gadjah Mada University Press, Yogyakarta , Indonesia , pp 304-316.

Weiler, B. (1995) Ecotourism Association of Australia . In Rob Harris and Neil Leiper, Editors. Sustainable Tourism: An Australian Perspective. Butterworth-Heinemann, Chatswood. pp 63-68.

Markwell, K. W. and Weiler, B. (1994) Integrating Recreation and Interpretation: Some Planning Principles with a Case Study of the Wetlands Centre, Shortland NSW. In David Mercer, Editor. New Viewpoints in Australian Outdoor Recreation Research and Planning. Hepper-Marriott, Melbourne . pp 99-108.

Weiler, B. with C. M. Hall (1992) Introduction. What's Special About Special Interest Tourism? In B. Weiler and C. M. Hall, Editors, Special Interest Tourism, Belhaven Press, London, pp. 1-14.

Weiler, B. with C. M. Hall (1992) Special Interest Tourism: In Search of an Alternative. In B. Weiler and C. M. Hall, Editors, Special Interest Tourism, Belhaven Press, London, pp. 199-204.

Weiler, B. with S. Harron (1992). Review. Ethnic Tourism. In B. Weiler and C. M. Hall, Editors, Special Interest Tourism, Belhaven Press, London, pp. 83-94.

Weiler, B. with K. Kalinowski (1992) Review. Educational Travel. In B. Weiler and C. M. Hall, Editors, Special Interest Tourism, Belhaven Press, London, pp. 15-26.

Weiler, B. with D. Davis (1991) Kakadu National Park - A World Heritage Area. In J. R. Brent Ritchie, Editor. International Tourism: Book of Case Studies. University of Calgary Press, Calgary.

Journal Articles

Weiler, B. and Yu, X. (2007) Dimensions of cultural mediation in guiding Chinese tour groups: Implications for interpretation. Tourism Recreation Research 32 (3). In Press.

Goyal, M. and Weiler, B. (2006) Brand Matters: A case study of education and employment. Monash Business Review 2 (3): In Press.

Yu, X. and Weiler, B. (2006) The Experience of Chinese Visitors to Australia . China Tourism Research 2 (1/2): 60-72.

Black, R. and Weiler, B. (2005)  Quality Assurance and Regulatory Mechanisms in the Tour Guiding Industry:  A Systematic Review.  Journal of Tourism Studies 16 (1): 24-37.

Ham. S. H. and Weiler, ,B. (2004). Diffusion and Adoption of Thematic Interpretation at an Interpretive Historic Site. Annals of Leisure Research. 7 (1): 1-18.

Ham, S. H. and Weiler, B. (2003). ‘ Toward a Theory of Quality in Cruise-Based Nature Guiding.' Journal of Interpretation Research 7 (1): 29-49.

Ham, S. H. and Weiler, B. (2003) Capacitación para Guías Turísticos en Latinoamérica: Un Modelo para la formación sostenible de recursos humanos. Estudios y Perspectivas en Turismo. 12 (2): 24-47.

Armstrong, E. Kate and Weiler, B. (2002) Getting the message across: an analysis of messages delivered by tour operators in protected areas. Journal of Ecotourism 1 (2): 104-121.

Weiler, B. and Ham, S. H. (2002). ‘Tour Guide Training: A Model for Sustainable Capacity Building in Developing Countries.' Journal of Sustainable Tourism 10 (1): 52-69.

Yu, X., Weiler, B., and Ham, S. (2001). ‘Intercultural Communication and Mediation: A Framework for Analysing Intercultural Competence of Chinese Tour Guides.' Journal of Vacation Marketing 8 (1): 75-87.

Black, R., Ham, S. and Weiler, B. (2001). ‘Ecotour Guide Training in Less Developed Countries: Some Preliminary Research Findings.' Journal of Sustainable Tourism 9 (2): 147-156.

Yu, X. and Weiler, B. (2001). ‘Mainland Chinese Pleasure Travellers to Australia : A Leisure Behaviour Analysis.' Tourism, Culture and Communication 3 (2): 81-91.

Weiler, B. with H. Mallinson (2000) ‘Cross-cultural Awareness of Hospitality Staff: An Evaluation of a Pilot Training Program.' Australian Journal of Hospitality Management 7 (1): 35-44.

Weiler, B. (1999) ‘Assessing the Interpretation Competencies of Ecotour Guides.' Journal of Interpretation Research 4 (1): 80-83.

Weiler, B. with S. Broad (1998) ‘Captive Animals and Interpretation - a Tale of Two Tiger Exhibits.' Journal of Tourism Studies, 9 (1): 14-27.

Weiler, B. (1996) ‘Leading Tours , Greening Tourists: Applying Leadership Theory to Guiding Nature Tours .' Australian Journal of Leisure and Recreation 7 (4): 43-47.

Weiler, B. with H. Richins (1995) ‘Extreme, Extravant and Elite: A Profile of Ecotourists on Earthwatch Expeditions.' Tourism Recreation Research 20 (1): 29-36.

Weiler, B. (1993) ‘Nature-Based Tour Operators: Are They Environmentally- friendly or Are They Faking It?' Tourism Recreation Research 18 (1): 55-60.

Weiler, B. with D. Davis (1993) ‘An Exploratory Investigation into the Roles of the Nature-Based Tour Leader.' International Journal of Tourism Management 14 (2): 91-98.

Weiler, B. with D. Davis (1992) ‘ Kakadu National Park - Conflicts in a World Heritage Area.' International Journal of Tourism Management 13 (3): 313-320.

Weiler, B. with C. M. Hall (1991) ‘Meeting the Needs of the Recreation and Tourism Partnership: A Comparative Study of Tertiary Education Programmes in Australia and Canada .' Leisure Options: Australian Journal of Leisure and Recreation 1 (2): 7-14.

Weiler, B. (1991) ‘Learning or Leisure? The Growth of Travel-Study Opportunities in Australia .' Leisure Options: Australian Journal of Leisure and Recreation 1 (1): 19-22.

Weiler, B. with K. M. Kalinowski (1990) ‘Participants of Educational Travel: A Canadian Case Study.' Journal of Tourism Studies 1(2): 43-50.

Weiler, B. (1989) ‘The Effects of International Travel on the Tourist: Seeing and Clearing Methodological Roadblocks.' GeoJournal 19 (3): 303-307.

Andressen, B. with P. E. Murphy (1988) ‘Tourism Development on Vancouver Island : An Assessment of the Core-Periphery Model.' Professional Geographer 40(1): 32-42.

Andressen, B. with P. Dearden (1987) ‘Outdoor Recreation in Advertising: Changes in Time, Activities and Products.' Journal of Leisure Research 19(1): 41-56.

Andressen, B. with P. E. Murphy (1986) ‘Tourism Development in Canadian Travel Corridors: Two Surveys of Resident Attitudes.' World Leisure and Recreation 28 (5): 17-22.

Andressen, B. with P. E. Murphy et al. (1985) ‘Geographers as Assistants in a Community Decision-Making Process.' The Operational Geographer (8): 55-57.

Andressen, B. (1983) ‘Planning for Tourism's Impacts: The Canmore Example.' Alberta Journal of Planning Practice 1(2): 63-76.

Refereed Conference Proceedings

Weiler, B. and Ham, S. H. (2005) 'Relationships between tourist and trip characteristics and visitor satisfaction:  A case study of the Panama Canal Watershed.' In Pascal Tremblay and Alicia Boyle, Editors.  Sharing Tourism Knowledge:  Proceedings of the 2005 Council for Australian University Tourism and Hospitality Education Conference.  C-D Rom. Charles Darwin University , Australia .

Yu, X., Weiler, B., & Ham, S.H. (2004). 'Tour guides' roles of cultural mediation on guided tour experiences: A case study of Australian guides of Chinese tour group'. In G. Jennings (Ed.), International Collaboration, Proceedings of 2004 International Society of Travel and Tourism Educators Annual Conference (pp. 83-95). Hong Kong , China : The Hong Kong Polytechnic University .

Weiler, B., Truong, M. and Griffiths , M. (2004) ‘ Visitor Profiles and Motivations for Visiting an Australian Wine Festival.' Fully Refereed Paper accepted and presented at International Wine Tourism Conference , May 2004, Perth . Published (CDROM)

Weiler, B. with R. Black (2002) ‘Tour Guide Certification in the Australian Ecotourism Industry: Conception to Adulthood.' Tourism and Hospitality on the Edge: Proceedings of the 2002 International Research Conference of the Council for Australian University Tourism and Hospitality Education (CAUTHE). Part 10.

Weiler, B. with E. Kurleto (2000) ‘Factors Contributing to Crimes and Terrorist Attacks against Tourists: An Analysis Based on Tourist Information Sources.' In E. Michael et al., Editors . 1999 National Tourism Research Conference Refereed Paper Proceedings. Bureau of Tourism Research, 72-83.

Weiler, B. with X. Yu (2000) ‘Chinese Pleasure Travellers in Australia : An Analysis of Perceived Importance and Levels of Satisfaction.' In E. Michael et al., Editors. 1999 National Tourism Research Conference Refereed Paper Proceedings. Bureau of Tourism Research, 242-254.

Weiler, B. with S. Ham (1999) ‘Training Ecotour Guides in Developing Countries: Lessons Learned from Panama 's First Guides Course.' In C. Hsu, Editor , New Frontiers in Tourism Research. International Society of Travel and Tourism Educators Annual Conference, Proceedings of Refereed Papers Vol. XI, Vancouver , 10-19.

Weiler, B. with S. Broad (1997) ‘Tigers and Tourists: The Learning Opportunities of Captive Wildlife Exhibits.' Tourism Research: Building a Better Industry. Conference Proceedings, Bureau of Tourism Research, Canberra , 88-105.

Weiler, B. with B. Faulkner, P. Pearce and R. Shaw (1995) ‘Tourism Research in Australia : Confronting the Challenges of the 1990's and Beyond.' Tourism Research and Education in Australia . Conference Proceedings, Bureau of Tourism Research, Canberra , 3-25.

Weiler, B. with P. Daruwalla (1995) ‘The Training-Attitudes Nexus in the Hospitality Business.' Tourism Research and Education in Australia . Conference Proceedings, Bureau of Tourism Research, Canberra , 391-398.

Weiler, B. with H. Richins and K. Markwell (1993) ‘Barriers to Travel: A Study of Participants and Non-Participants on Earthwatch Australia Expeditions.' Building a Research Base in Tourism . Proceedings of the National Conference on Tourism Research. Bureau of Tourism Research, Canberra , 151-160.

Other publications

Invited Addresses, Plenary Papers and Keynote Addresses:

Keynote Address: ‘Harnessing Powerful Interpretation for Sustainable Tourism at Heritage Places.' International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) Australia National Conference, Port Arthur Historic Site , Tasmania , Australia . November 2004.

Keynote Address: ‘Interpretation for Profit: Three Ps for Delivering Powerful Interpretation.' Interpretation Canada National Conference, Lethbridge , Canada . October 2004.

Keynote Address: ‘Interpretation and the tourist experience: Sowing the seeds for a profitable future' at the annual national Budget Motel Chain Conference, Hobart , Australia . November 2003.

Invited Address: ‘Interpretation and the Tasmanian tourist experience: Sowing the seeds for a profitable future' at the annual Inbound Tour Operators of Tasmania Annual Conference, Launceston , Australia . July 2003.

Keynote Speaker: ‘Foundations and Key Elements of Sustainable Tourism', ‘Observations and Lessons for Ecotourism Research in the 21 st Century' and ‘Interpretation as the Centerpiece of Sustainable Tourism', First Taiwan, U.S. and Australia International Conference on Environmental Interpretation and Ecotourism, Taipei, Taiwan. November 2002.

Invited Keynote Address with S. Ham: ‘100,000 Beating Bird Hearts: Tourism, Wildlife and Interpretation.' Wildlife Tourism: Endangered or Sustainble Growth? First National Convention on Wildlife Tourism in Australia. Hobart , Australia . October 2001.

Invited Address with S. Ham: ‘Ecotour Guiding in Sarawak .' Sarawak Ministry of Tourism, Kuching , Malaysia . July 2001.

Keynote Address with S. Ham: ‘La Sopa Turistica, la receta para una experiencia total. ' Primer Seminario de Turismo Cientifico en Areas Naturales de la Patagonia, Parque Nacional Los Alerces, Argentina, March 2000.

Invited Plenary Speaker: ‘Tourism Research for the 21 st Century.' International Millennium Conference, University of Surrey , U.K. January 2000.

Invited Seminar Speaker with S. Ham. Capacitación de Guías Ecoturísticos en Centroamérica: Lecciones Aprendidas y sus Implicaciones para la Capacitación y Certificación Regional de Guías. Páginas 56-57 e n Memoria del Simposio Regional “Las Tecnologías Más Limpias y La Gestión Ambiental: Herramientas para la Competividad del Turismo en Centroamérica”. Washington , DC : Environmental Export Council/Concurrent Technologies Corporation. Guatemala City , Guatemala . September 1999.

Invited Workshop Leader: ‘Issues and Challenges for Ecotour Guiding and Interpretation in the 21 st Century.' Collaborative Research Centre (CRC Tourism) International Symposium on Science and Resource Management Pre-Symposium Workshop, Cairns , Australia . July 1999.

Invited Plenary Speaker: ‘On the Road Again: Developing a Tourism and Hospitality Research Agenda.' Council for Australian University Tourism and Hospitality Education (CAUTHE) 9th Annual Research Conference, Adelaide , Australia . February 1999.

Keynote Address: ‘Guiding the Experience.' A Workshop on Tour Guiding organised by Forum Advocating Cultural and Ecotourism (FACET), Perth, Australia. October 1998.

Invited Address: ‘Education and Training: Essential Elements of Ecotourism.' Regional Conference on Ecotourism, Port Stephens , Australia . September 1996.

Keynote Speaker: ‘Ecotourism Education: The Important Ingredient of Ecotourism Development.' Implementation of Ecotourism: Planning, Developing and Managing for Sustainability. International Conference. Bangkok , Thailand . July 1996.

Invited Forum Presenter: ‘National Ecotourism Achievement.' Tourism Training Australia National Conference. Sydney , Australia . June 1996.

Keynote Paper: ‘Towards a National Ecotourism Education Strategy: Assessing the Formal Training Needs of the Ecotourism Industry.' Co-author A.Crabtree. Ecotourism Association of Australia National Conference. Alice Springs , Australia . November 1995.

Keynote Paper: ‘Tourism Research in Australia : Confronting the Challenges of the 1990's and Beyond.' Co-authors B. Faulkner, P. Pearce, R. Shaw. National Tourism Research Conference. Gold Coast , Australia . February 1994.

Invited Speaker, Research Plenary: ‘Tourism Research in Australia : A SWOT Analysis.' Australian and New Zealand Association for Leisure Studies Inaugural Conference. Brisbane , Australia . April 1993.

Monographs:

Ham, S. H. and Weiler, B. (2006)  Evaluating Interpretation – Development of a Tool Kit for Non-social Scientists. Common Ground Publishing, Altona Australia.

Weiler, B. and Yu, X. (2006)  Understanding Experiences of Chinese Visitors to Victoria Australia. STCRC Report, Brisbane.

Beeton, S. Weiler, B. and Ham, S. (2004) Contextual Analysis for Applying Persuasive Communication Theory to Managing Visitor Behaviour: A Scoping Study at Port Campbell National Park . STCRC Report, Brisbane .

Black, R. and Weiler, B. (2003) Editors . Interpreting the Land Down Under: Australian Heritage Interpretation and Tour Guiding. Fulcrum, Boulder, Co. 240 pp. ISBN 1 55591 865 4.

Armstrong, E. K. and Weiler, B. (2003) Improving the Tourist Experience: Evaluation of Interpretation Components of Guided Tours in National Parks. CRC (Sustainable Tourism) Report, Brisbane . ISBN 1 920704 53 1.

Black, R. and Weiler, B. (2001) Australian Directory of Education and Training in Nature / Heritage Tour Guiding and Interpretation. Monash University , Melbourne .

Ballantyne, R.,; Weiler, B., Crabtree, A.; Ham, S., Hughes, K. (2000) Tour Guiding: Developing Effective Communication and Interpretation Techniques. Video and Workbook Package. Queensland University of Technology , Brisbane . ISBN 1 86435 479 8.

Weiler, B. and Crabtree, A. (1996) Directory of Ecotourism Education. Commonwealth Department of Tourism, Canberra . ISBN 0 642 20529 9.

Veal, A. J. and Weiler, B., Editors (1993) First Steps: Leisure and Tourism Research in Australia and New Zealand. ANZALS Leisure Research Series, Volume 1. Australian and New Zealand Association for Leisure Studies, Sydney . ISBN 1 86365 129 2.

Weiler, B., Editor (1992) Ecotourism 1991 Conference Papers. University of Queensland , Australia . Bureau of Tourism Research, Canberra . ISBN 0 642 163367.

Weiler, B. and Hall, C. M., Editors (1992) Special Interest Tourism, Belhaven Press, London . 1 85293 072 1.

Editorial Roles (Journals, Research Collections):

Black, R. and Weiler, B., Guest Editors (2004). Special Issue on Interpretation Research in Australia . Annals of Leisure Research 7 (1).

Weiler, B. and Ham, S. H., Guest Editors (1999). Special Issue on Interpretation in Australia . Journal of Interpretation Research 4 (1).

Weiler, B., Guest Editor (1995) Theme Issue on Ecotourism. Tourism Recreation Research 20 (1).

Weiler, B., Guest Editor (1993) Theme Issue on ‘Ecotourism: Australia/Oceania Issues' . International Journal of Tourism Management 14 (2).

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