Autor: Tawanda Makuyana

Emmanuel Ndhlovu is a scholar and student of development. His research interests are in peasant and informal sector livelihoods, land reform issues, political economy, digitalisation of industries, and food sovereignty. He holds a Ph D in Development Studies from the University of South Africa. At the time of writing, Emmanuel was with the Vaal University of Technology as a postdoc researcher. Kaitano Dube is an Associate Professor at the Vaal University of Technology under the Ecotourism Management Department. He has successfully hosted five post-doctoral and supervised several Post Graduate Students at the Masters and Ph D Levels. He is a visiting Professor at Emirates Aviation, Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Chandigarh University in India. He holds several editorial and Associate Editorial Positions with several international journals.  His research interests are in tourism, climate change, sustainability and aviation. Prof Dube is a university leader who has served in several senatorial and research roles. He is also a curriculum expert who has shaped programs of several universities in the SADC region and abroad. Tawanda Makuyana is currently attached to the Vaal University of Technology, South Africa, as a researcher in the Tourism Research in Economic Environments and Society (TREES). He is an accomplished researcher in the following areas: Human Capital Development/Human Resources issues, vulnerable groups & Disability issues (Advocacy for socio-economic empowerment of disabled people), Inclusive Workplace and wellness, Inclusive Organisational Policy and Strategy development and implementation, Accessible/inclusive Destination competitiveness, Inclusive- Community Based-Tourism, Nature (biodiversity) based Tourism, Inclusive Sport Tourism & Accessible Tourism. Mixed-method research design is preferred.