Elspeth Frew

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Dr Elspeth Frew is an Associate Professor in Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management in the La Trobe Business School. Elspeth’s research interest is in cultural tourism, with a particular focus on dark tourism, industrial tourism and festival, event and attraction management. She has published work in these areas as journal articles, book chapters and edited books - most recently on dark tourism and the relationship between tourism and national identities.

Positions

Management Sport and Tourism , La Trobe Business School

Research Areas

Cultural tourism (Expertise)
Dark tourism (Expertise)
Events and festivals (Expertise)
Industrial tourism (Expertise)
Tourism (Expertise)

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selected publications

academic article
- Winter CFrew E. Thoroughbred racing: Backstage at the Sport of Kings. Leisure Studies. 37:452-465. 2018
- Mair JFrew E. Academic conferences: a female duo-ethnography. Current Issues in Tourism. 21:1-21. 2016
- Frew EAWhite L. Commemorative events and national identity: Commemorating death and disaster in Australia. Event Management: an international journal. 19:509-524. 2015
- Frew EAWilliams KM. Dancesport in Australia: sport tourists' behaviour and patterns. Managing Leisure. 19:171-187. 2014
- Frew EWhite L. The Creation of Closeness: Identity Tourists in Who Do You Think You Are?. Tourism Analysis. 18:313-322. 2013
- Frew EA. Interpretation of a sensitive heritage site: the Port Arthur Memorial Garden, Tasmania. International Journal of Heritage Studies. 18:33-48. 2012
- Frew EAAli-Knight J. Creating High and Low Art: Experimentation and Commercialization at Fringe Festivals. Tourism, Culture and Communication. 10:231-245. 2010
- Cameron LMiller PFrew E. Relationship Marketing in the Recruitment and Retention of Service Industry Staff in Family-Owned Businesses. Journal of Human Resources in Hospitality and Tourism. 9:71-91. 2009
- Frew EAli‐Knight J. Independent theatres and the creation of a fringe atmosphere. International Journal of Culture, Tourism and Hospitality Research. 3:211-227. 2009
- Frew E. Festival Image Creation: The Role of Local and Interstate Newspapers. Tourism Analysis. 14:221-230. 2009
- Frew EWinter C. Tourist Response to Climate Change : Regional and Metropolitan Diversity Tourism Review International. Tourism Review International: an international journal. 13:237-246. 2009
- Bergin-Seers SBreen JFrew E. The Determinants and Barriers Affecting Innovation Management in SMTEs in the Tourist Park Sector. Tourism Recreation Research. 33:245-253. 2008
- Robertson MChambers DFrew E. Events and festivals: Current trends and issues. Managing Leisure. 12:99-101. 2007
- Frew E. Humorous Sites: An Exploration of Tourism at Comedic TV and Film Locations. Tourism, Culture and Communication. 6:205-208. 2006
- Frew E. The humour tourist: A conceptualisation. Journal of Business Research. 59:643-646. 2006
- Frew EAShaw RN. Holland's Personality Theory and the Prediction of Tourism Behavior. Journal of Travel and Tourism Marketing. 8:129-135. 2000
- Frew EAShaw RN. The relationship between personality, gender, and tourism behavior. Tourism Management. 20:193-202. 1999
- Frew EAWeber K. Towards a higher retention rate among distance learners. Open Learning: The Journal of Open, Distance and e-Learning. 10:58-61. 1995
chapter
- Frew E. Exhibiting death and disaster: Museological perspectives. 693-706. 2018
- Frew E. From Living Memory to Social History: Commemoration and Interpretation of a Contemporary Dark Event. 160-173. 2017
- Frew EAMair J. Hogmanay Rituals: Scotland's New Year's Eve Celebrations. 159-169. 2015
- White LFrew EA. The Devastation of Darwin: Representing the Recovery and Reconstruction of Australia after Cyclone Tracy. 227-241. 2015
- Frew EA. Volunteer fundraising: the motivation for involvement in a charity arts event. 91-107. 2014
- Frew E. Beyond the Dark Side: Research Directions for Dark Tourism. Ed. Frew EA. 276-282. 2013
- Frew E. Dark Tourism in the Top End: Commemorating the Bombing of Darwin. Ed. Frew EA. 248-263. 2013
- Frew EWhite L. Exploring Dark Tourism and Place Indentity. 1-10. 2013
- Frew E. Advertising World Heritage Sites: Tour Operators and Last Chance Destinations. 117-132. 2012
- Frew E. Location and Landscape : Small-Scale Sporting Events and National Identity. Ed. Frew EA. 136-147. 2011
- Frew EWhite L. Research Directions for Tourism and National Identities. Ed. Frew EA. 215-218. 2011
- White LFrew E. Tourism and national identities: connections and conceptualisations. 1-10. 2011
- Frew E. Transforming Mines into Tourist Attractions: Conceptual and Practical Considerations. 72-83. 2011
- Frew EWinter C. Holidays at home: Exploring the role of regional recreation in a low-carbon society. 282-300. 2009
- Frew EA. Industrial tourism theory and implemented strategies. Advances in Culture, Tourism and Hospitality Research. 27-42. 2008
- Frew E. A Model of Humour in the Tourist Experience. 257-272. 2007
- Frew E. Comedy Festival Attendance : serious project-based or casual leisure?. 105-122. 2006
- Frew E. Comedy Festivals in Australia.. 167-182. 2006
- Frew E. International Charter travel - a new opportunity for Australian tourism. 178-185. 1994
conference paper
- Derham JLong MFrew E. Events Education and Community Engagement: Working with External Clients. Proceedings of the Australian Event Symposium. 4-6. 2012
- Williams KFrew E. Dance in Society: Opportunities for Tourism Research. C Rom-C Rom. 2010
- Frew EWhite L. Popularising and Politicising Place: Dark Tourism and the Politics of Place Identity. 210-212. 2010
- Frew E. Tourism and National Identity: A Conceptual Model. 1-1. 2010
- Winter CFrew E. Climate Change and Modal Shift: Changing the Tradition of Australian Domestic Holidays. Travel and Tourism in the Age of Climate Change: Robust Findings, Key Uncertainties. 2009
- Frew E. Performance innovation : the gap between traditional and fringe festivals.. 1-5. 2009
- Frew E. Theatrical Events : Megamusicals in the Cultural Tourism Landscape. Sustainable Development and Events proceedings of Australian Centre for Event Management. 298-308. 2009
- Frew E. Climate change and doom tourism : advertising destinations 'before they disappear'.. Recreating Tourism: Proceedings of the New Zealand Tourism and Hospitality Research Conference 2008. 1-28. 2008
- Frew EWinter C. Purchasing carbon offset flights in Australia : an exploration of airline websites.. "Where the Bloody Hell are We? Proceedings of the 18th Annual Council for Australian University Tourisim and Hospitaltiy Conference. 1-10. 2008
- Frew EWhite L. Australia Day Alternative Events : An Exploration of National Identity and Nationalism.. Proceedings of the Fourth International Event Research Conference: Re-evaluating the City/Town: Events as a Catalyst for Change. 1-13. 2007
- Bergin-Seers SBreen JFrew E. Barriers and Enhancers Affecting the Usage of Business Support by Small Tourism Enterprises. Proceedings of the Small Enterprise Conference 2007. 1-25. 2007
- Crawford CFrew E. Local resident response to tourism : a test of Doxey's irridex. 1-3. 2007
- Bergin-Seers SFrew E. A Framework for the Successful Start-up of Small Nature Based Tourism Operations. 1-11. 2006
- Frew E. An examination of Stebbins : leisure theory in tourism.. 1137-1139. 2006
- Frew E. An exploration of niche market festivals. 73-84. 2006
- Frew E. Festival Image Creation: The Role of the Print Media. International Tourism and the Media Conference Proceedings 2006. 61-69. 2006
- Frew E. Novelty World Championship Events: An Exploration. Proceedings of the Global Events Congress and Event Educators' Forum. 98-108. 2006
- Frew E. An exploration of niche market festivals. 1-2. 2005
- Frew E. Humour Tourism : Serious or Casual Leisure?. 1-1. 2005
- Hooper LBreen JFrew EBergin-Seers SRoberts LFoley PCarlsen J. Innovation and change management in the tourism park sector : a conceptual framework.. CAUTHE 2005 : sharing tourism knowledge. 226-236. 2005
- Hooper LBreen JFrew EBergin-Seers SRoberts LFoley PCarlsen J. Innovation and change management in the tourism park sector : international case studies.. CAUTHE 2005 : sharing tourism knowledge. 232-236. 2005
- Frew E. The Humour Tourist: A Conceptualisation. 1-2. 2005
- Frew E. Humour and the tourism experience : a conceptualisation.. 197-200. 2004
- Frew EDore L. Farmers' markets as special events: A case study of Avenel farmers' market. Proceedings of the Conference on Event Evaluation, Research and Education. 231-239. 2000
- Frew EDore L. The regional toruism potential of Avenel farmers' market: A supply side study 2000
- Frew EShaw R. Tourist loyalty: A conceptual and empirical examination 2000
- Frew EShaw R. Industrial Tourism Attractions: A Conceptual and Empirical Identification. Tourism and Hospitality: Delighting the Senses, 1999, Part 1. Proceedings of the Ninth Australian Tourism and Hospitality Reserach Conference. 211-218. 1999
report
- Wearing SEdinborough PHodgson LFrew E. Enhancing Visitor Experience Through Interpretation : An Examination of Influencing Factors 2008
- Bergin-seers SFrew EBreen J. Support Provision for Victorian Toruism Businesses: Enhancement of Service Skills and Professional Standards. 1-10. 2008
- Bergin-Seers SBreen JFrew ERoberts L. Examining the Critical Success Factors of Small Operators : entry to the nature-based tourism sector 2006
- Breen JBergin-Seers SRoberts LFrew ECarlsen J. Innovation and Change Management for Small and Medium Tourism Enterprises in the Tourist Park Sector. 1-48. 2006

editor of

chapter
- Beyond the Dark Side: Research Directions for Dark Tourism. 276-282. 2013
- Dark Tourism in the Top End: Commemorating the Bombing of Darwin. 248-263. 2013
- Location and Landscape : Small-Scale Sporting Events and National Identity. 136-147. 2011
- Research Directions for Tourism and National Identities. 215-218. 2011
edited book

presentations