Prof Simon Chiutsi

Prof Simon Chiutsi is an accomplished academic and researcher with more than two decades of experience in higher education. His expertise covers Sustainable Destination Development, Destination Risk and Resilience, Tourism Policy Analysis, Transboundary Tourism, Community‑Based Tourism, and Development Consultancy. He has produced an extensive body of research on sustainable tourism systems, protected area management, tourism in marginalised communities, and transfrontier conservation initiatives. Prof Chiutsi has significantly contributed to curriculum development and review for tourism and hospitality programmes across several universities, ensuring academic relevance, industry alignment, and strong graduate employability outcomes. In his consulting capacity, he has supported the development of destination resilience frameworks, Tourism Satellite Accounts, risk and crisis management tools, and regional tourism development strategies. He holds a PhD in Tourism Management (University of Pretoria), an MSc in Tourism and Hospitality Management (University of Zimbabwe), and a Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (Namibia University of Science and Technology).