Dr Whitney Vernes Smith
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Email
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Location
JT.12C, Colchester Campus
Profile
Qualifications
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PhD Tourism & Hospitality Management University of Surrey,
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MA International Tourism Management University of Greenwich,
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BA Tourism Management University of Greenwich,
Appointments
University of Essex
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Lecturer, Edge Hotel School, University of Essex (13/2/2023 - present)
Teaching and supervision
Current teaching responsibilities
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Dissertation (EG323)
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Dissertation (EG500)
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Contemporary Issues in the International Hospitality Industry (EG700)
Publications
Journal articles (4)
Smyth, L., Morgan, N. and Vernes, W., (2024). Beyond grid girls and checkered flags: exploring sexual objectification at Motorsport events. Event Management
E. Smith, W., Kimbu, AN., de Jong, A. and Cohen, S., (2023). Gendered Instagram representations in the aviation industry. Journal of Sustainable Tourism. 31 (3), 639-663
Smith, WE., de Jong, A., Cohen, S. and Kimbu, AN., (2023). ‘Creamy and seductive’: Gender surveillance in flight attendant work. Annals of Tourism Research. 98, 103507-103507
Smith, WE., Cohen, S., Kimbu, AN. and de Jong, A., (2021). Reshaping gender in airline employment. Annals of Tourism Research. 89, 103221-103221
Reports and Papers (2)
Smith, W. and Kimbu, A., (2023). Snapshot of Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment in National Tourism Strategies
Kim, B., Kim, YR., Kimbu, A., Ramakrishnan, S. and Vernes, W., (2023). Co-creating Equitable, Diverse and Inclusive Travel and Tourism: Post-workshop Report
