Professor Bill Faulkner was the father of tourism research in Australia, having spent 20 years in the field, first within government and then in academe. He was a visionary whose impact on the tourism research field extended well beyond Australia. This book contains a collection of Bill’s publications grouped thematically under the headings Methods, Events, Destinations, and Research Agenda. An introductory chapter describes Bill’s life and the contribution that he made to the field of tourism research.
Chris Cooper is a Professor in the School of Events, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Leeds Beckett University, UK. He is co-editor of Current Issues in Tourism.