How will tourist behaviours change in a post COVID-19 world?
In this webinar, three leading tourism researchers will explore tourism in a post COVID-19 world—providing insights and practical advice for businesses.
Dr Paul Whitelaw, Academic Director The Hotel School Partnership at SCU, will chair the webinar.
Speakers and topics
![Dr Ian Yeoman](https://wgtn.ac.nz/images/staffpics/ian-yeoman.jpg)
Dr Ian Yeoman is an Associate Professor of Tourism Futures at Wellington School of Business and Government, New Zealand. His most recent publication includes the Future Past of Tourism and forthcoming titles include Science Fiction, Disruption and Tourism and Global Scenarios for Tourism.
Topic: Ten trends that will change tourist behaviour in a post COVID-19 world
![Heike Schanzel](https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/__data/assets/image/0006/1848417/heike.jpg)
Dr Heike Schänzel is an Associate Professor and programme leader postgraduate in international tourism management at Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand. She is an expert on tourist behaviour and experiential travel with a focus on families, children, and gender issues, having published widely in this area.
Topic: Opportunities for family and social tourism in New Zealand in a post COVID-19 environment
![Elisa Backer](https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/business/engage/events/how-will-tourist-behaviours-change-in-a-post-covid-19-world/elisa-2.jpg-archived)
Associate Professor Elisa Backer (Elisa Zentveld) is Chair, Academic Board and Associate Professor Tourism and Management at Federation University, Australia. Elisa is recognised as the world’s leading expert in Visiting Friends and Relatives (VFR) travel.
Topic: A tourism world after COVID-19: The importance of VFR travel