Abstract
Purpose. The aim of the study is to discuss tensions between the academic responsibilities of education, research and publication, and how these have made tourism academia increasingly inward-focused. Method. Drawing upon approximately 50 years of personal experiences as an academic based in a faculty of environment. Findings. Tourism research has become more and more insular, reducing opportunities to contribute to the resolution of important public debates and policy issues, undermining enhancement of the reputation of the field and those involved in it. Research and conclusions limitations. The limitations include lack of a literature review or structured empirical research. It is concluded that tourism scholarship should be broadened and engage more with other fields and disciplines. Practical implications. Tourism curricula should be broadened, while administrative procedures should be more flexible to facilitate the creation of greater synergies between teaching, research and publication. Originality. In the manuscript, topics are addressed that are of great interest and often discussed informally, but are seldom put in writing. Type of paper: An opinion piece.
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