Faithfull Gonzo

Faithfull Gonzo is an innovative and ambitious individual with a high level of expertise within the hospitality, events and tourism industry. Before transitioning into academia, she has worked for large organisations such as Marriott Hotels. She successfully completed doctoral level research which focused on rural tourism development and poverty alleviation. Also graduated with a Master of Arts degree in International Tourism and Hospitality Management and a BA (honours) degree in Events Management and Hospitality Management. Has a passion and experience in teaching Hospitality, Tourism and Events management. She is currently working as a Senior Lecturer in Events Management at the University of West London. She has also worked in various academic institutions such as the University of Sunderland in London where she was a programme coordinator for Tourism and Hospitality Programme. She is an external evaluator for Malta Further and Higher Education Authority and an external examiner for North-West University South Africa. She has been lecturing on a variety of courses ranging from Events, International Tourism and Hospitality Management in the UK.

Publications

Inclusive Community Development Through Tourism and Hospitality Practices
Inclusive Community Development Through Tourism and Hospitality Practices
Vipin Nadda, Faithfull Gonzo, Ravinder Batta, Amit Sharma. © 2023. 361 pages.
Sustainable tourism should not be limited to environmental preservation; the sociocultural and economic sides should also be considered. There is a need for an integrated...
Impacts of Tourism Development in Developing Countries: A Namibian Perspective
Impacts of Tourism Development in Developing Countries: A Namibian Perspective
Faithfull Gonzo. © 2023. 36 pages.
Tourism development has been viewed in terms of its contribution to economic growth. Thus, most developing countries have declared tourism as an important economic sector....
Pro-Poor Tourism and Poverty Alleviation
Pro-Poor Tourism and Poverty Alleviation
Faithfull Cecilia Gonzo. © 2023. 35 pages.
Tourism has been utilised as a tool for poverty alleviation globally, and its growth is envisioned to directly or indirectly impact the lives of the local communities. The...
The Impact of Digital Learning Technology on Higher Education Students' Mental Health
The Impact of Digital Learning Technology on Higher Education Students' Mental Health
Latif Oztosun, Faithfull Gonzo, Vipin Nadda. © 2023. 18 pages.
This chapter examines the impact of digital technology, particularly its effect on student mental health and well-being. While digital technology has transformed the way...