Jeff Jarvis

Associate Member - Tourism Research Unit

	Qualifications/Position
	B.Ec (Monash) M.Mgt (Monash) Director Graduate Tourism Program, National Centre For Australian Studies (Monash Clayton) Associate Member, Tourism Research Unit
	Research Strengths
	Strategic Communication in Tourism Tourism Planning and Management in Protected Areas Tourism Training and Education Tourist Behaviour Tourism, Image and Media Tourism Business, Attractions and Events Management

Recent Research Story
“Backpackers and Development” The aim of the study was to investigate the travel characteristics and the economic and developmental impact that independent travellers/backpackers have on the Fijian tourism industry. It was undertaken on behalf of the Fijian Ministry of Tourism.
Current Research Projects
“Beyond The Billion Dollar Backpackers” Independent Travellers - Backpackers and their strategic role in the development of destinations.
“Study Backpackers and their Strategic Importance” The Impact of short term International university students on the Australian Tourism Industry.
“Switching Unions: Tourism Development in Estonia from the Soviet Union to the European Union” The Development of the tourism industry in Estonia and the impact of EU Membership. Research Partner: Estonian Tourism Board
Contact details
Postal Address:	National Centre for Australian Studies School of Political and Social Inquiry Building 55, PO Box 11A Monash University Clayton Campus VIC 3800
Telephone: Fax: Email: Monash Web Page:	+61 3 990 55286 +61 3 990 55238 Jeff.Jarvis@arts.monash.edu.au http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/ncas/about/our-people/jarvis.html
Publications
For a complete list of recent publications by Jeff Jarvis, please click here.