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International recognition for Waikato lecturer’s research into Pacific tourism enterprise
A University of Waikato tourism lecturer has won an outstanding doctoral research award at a forum of top publishers and academics, sponsored by the International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management.
Dr Jenny Cave’s doctorate looked at the development of Pacific tourism enterprise in South Auckland, and is the outcome of a five-year collaboration with the Waitakere Pacific Board and Pacific communities.
One of four doctoral finalists in the hospitality and tourism sector of the Emerald Awards, Dr Cave was highly commended by a panel of judges. They noted that her research advanced thinking in the field.
The Emerald Awards are sponsored by The European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) and Emerald Group Publishing, a UK-based publisher of academic journals in the field of management and business.
“It’s very humbling to have my work recognised internationally,” says Dr Cave. “More importantly, this award acknowledges the accomplishments and drive of the Pacific communities to achieve economic and social equity.”
Dr Cave received her award at a ceremony held in Washington DC.
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