Tembi Tichaawa

Phone+27 11 559 1597
Emailtembituj.acza
Websitehttps://www.uj.ac.za/members/prof-tembi-tichaawa

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Research Interests

Tourism development, Sport tourism and Mega-events Ecotourism.

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

SDG 1 No Poverty
SDG 4 Quality Education
SDG 5 Gender Equality
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 13 Climate Action
SDG 14 Life Below Water
SDG 15 Life on Land
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals

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9 Chapter
3 Review article
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Enhancing cultural ecosystem services in sub-Saharan African ecotourism destinations through heritage interpretation: a systematic review
Abrahams, E., Tichaawa, T. M. & Issahaku, A., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Ecotourism.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
Factors influencing the use of TikTok for travel-related decision-making among young adults
Mabaso, N. S., Mpotaringa, M. & Tichaawa, T. M., 2026, In: African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure. 15, 1, p. 253-261 9 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
Drivers and Challenges of Tourism Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) Technology Adoption
Chamboko-Mpotaringa, M., Lekgau, R. J. & Tichaawa, T. M., 2025, In: African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure. 14, 5, p. 1088-1094 7 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
Eswatini
Nyikana, S. & Tichaawa, T., 1 Jan 2025, Encyclopedia of Tourism. Springer Nature, p. 349-350 2 p.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
EXPLORING MICRO-AND SECTORAL-LEVEL COLLABORATION WITHIN A TRANSFRONTIER CONSERVATION NETWORK IN SOUTHERN AFRICA
Tichaawa, T. M. & Lekgau, R. J., 2025, In: Geojournal of Tourism and Geosites. 63, 4, p. 2851-2859 9 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access

Study Findings on Geography Reported by Researchers at University of Johannesburg (Exploring Micro- And Sectoral-level Collaboration Within A Transfrontier Conservation Network in Southern Africa)
Tichaawa, T. & Lekgau, R.
26/02/26
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
Study Findings on Geography Published by Researchers at University of Johannesburg (Telling Our Story, Holding Our Ground: Heritage Interpretation As A Tool For Resilience And Inclusive Tourism in A South African National Park)
Tichaawa, T.
12/02/26
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
New Geography Research from University of Johannesburg Described (Stakeholder Interaction And Cohesion: Advancing Inclusive Development in The Tourist Guiding Subsector)
Tichaawa, T., Lekgau, R. & Harilal, V.
4/02/26
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
Research from University of Johannesburg Provide New Insights into Geography (Conservation At The Urban Fringe: Stakeholder Contestations And Socio-spatial Dynamics in The Context of A Nature Reserve)
Tichaawa, T. & Lekgau, R.
3/02/26
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
Study Data from University of Johannesburg Update Understanding of Geography (Tourism Employment And Entrepreneurship Dynamics in Wildlife Destinations in Southern Africa)
Tichaawa, T. & Lekgau, R.
3/02/26
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media

Prof Tembi Tichaawa

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Research Interests

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years

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Enhancing cultural ecosystem services in sub-Saharan African ecotourism destinations through heritage interpretation: a systematic review

Factors influencing the use of TikTok for travel-related decision-making among young adults

Drivers and Challenges of Tourism Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) Technology Adoption

Eswatini

EXPLORING MICRO-AND SECTORAL-LEVEL COLLABORATION WITHIN A TRANSFRONTIER CONSERVATION NETWORK IN SOUTHERN AFRICA

Study Findings on Geography Reported by Researchers at University of Johannesburg (Exploring Micro- And Sectoral-level Collaboration Within A Transfrontier Conservation Network in Southern Africa)

Study Findings on Geography Published by Researchers at University of Johannesburg (Telling Our Story, Holding Our Ground: Heritage Interpretation As A Tool For Resilience And Inclusive Tourism in A South African National Park)

New Geography Research from University of Johannesburg Described (Stakeholder Interaction And Cohesion: Advancing Inclusive Development in The Tourist Guiding Subsector)

Research from University of Johannesburg Provide New Insights into Geography (Conservation At The Urban Fringe: Stakeholder Contestations And Socio-spatial Dynamics in The Context of A Nature Reserve)

Study Data from University of Johannesburg Update Understanding of Geography (Tourism Employment And Entrepreneurship Dynamics in Wildlife Destinations in Southern Africa)

Prof Tembi Tichaawa

Personal profile

Research Interests

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

Fingerprint

Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years

Research output

Press/Media