This individual is a full Professor and Interim Director of a Center for Sustainable Tourism at a major public university. They also hold the title of Senior Global Futures Scientist. Their research focuses on sustainable tourism, community development, and the interlinkages between protected areas, tourism, and local livelihoods. They have an extensive publication record in top-tier journals, have authored/edited several books, and have secured numerous research grants. Their work has been recognized with multiple awards, including being elected as a Fellow of a prestigious leisure sciences academy and receiving best paper awards from an international tourism association.