Tourism and natural disasters: the case of Dominica
Jürgen Schmude
Ludwig-Maximilans-University of Munich
Career History Nov 2008 up to now University professor (C-4) at the University of Munich, Department of GeographyNov. 1998 to Oct 2008 University professor (C-4) at the University of Regensburg, Department of GeographyNov. 1998 to May 1994 University professor (C-3) at the University of Munich, Department of Economic GeographyApr. 1994 Assistant professor (C-2) at the University of Heidelberg, Department of GeographyOct. 1989 to Mar. 1994 Assistant lecturer (C-1) at the University of Heidelberg, Department of GeographyMay 1985 to Sept. 1989 Scientific assistant (BAT II) at the University of Heidelberg, Department of GeographyMay 1985 to Apr. 1987 Scientific assistant at the University of Heidelberg, Department of GeographyMember of the project “Qualifikationsniveau” of the “Deutsche Forschungsgesellschaft”, (DFG, German Research Foundation)Professional Affiliations Nov. 1996 to present Correspondent member of the „Deutsche Akademie für Landeskunde“, the central scientific german academy for applied geography in Germany and Central Europe Sept. 1998 to Oct. 2004 Co-ordinator of the priority program “Interdisziplinäre Gründungsforschung” (interdisciplinary entrepreneur research) of the DFGSept. 1994 to Oct. 1998 Member of the (medium-sized business/middle class) advisory council of the Federal Minister of Economics of GermanyFeb. 1995 to Jul. 1998 Speaker of the geographical working group “Bildungsgeographie” (education geography) of the German Association of GeographyNov 2015 to present President of the German Society of Tourism Research (DGT)Awards Willy-Scharnow-Award 2006 and ITB Book Award 2013
Abstract
Tourism and disaster on Dominica: Storm Erika and its impact on Jungle Bay Resort and the community of Petite Savanne In August 2015 the Caribbean island of Dominica was affected by Storm Erika. Landslides caused by heavy... [ view full abstract ]
Authors
- Jürgen Schmude (Ludwig-Maximilans-University of Munich)
Topic Area
Topics: Symposium
Session
OS-B2 » Tourism in Changing Natural Environments: Costs and Benefits (11:30 - Monday, 3rd October, Santa Croce Room, Santa Chiara Complex)
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