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Dr. Zoëgné (du Preez) Luyt, PhD

Dr. Zoëgné (du Preez) Luyt, PhD

Academic Researcher | Tourism & Nature Management Lecturer
North-West University
Germany / South Africa 🇩🇪 Germany / South Africa Member since 2026
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Sustainable TourismEcotourismTourism Risk ManagementCrisis ManagementConsumer Travel Decision-MakingEnvironmental ManagementCommunity-Based TourismBiodiversity ConservationNature-Based TourismTourism Decision-MakingResponsible Destination DevelopmentTourism & Nature Management EducationTourism & Nature Management Curriculum DevelopmentAcademic Assessment & Quality Assurance
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"Connecting education, conservation, and tourism development to encourage responsible destinations, resilient communities, and meaningful long-term impact."

About

Dr. Zoëgné (du Preez) Luyt is a Tourism and Nature Management researcher, lecturer, and specialist with over 12 years of international academic experience in Germany and South Africa. She holds a PhD in Tourism Management, supported by qualifications in Environmental Science, Biodiversity Conservation, and Natural Sciences (Zoology & Geography).

Her expertise spans sustainable tourism, ecotourism, tourism risk and crisis management, consumer travel decision-making, biodiversity conservation, community-based tourism, and responsible destination management. Through her research, teaching, and programme leadership, she bridges academic theory with industry practice to promote innovative, evidence-based, and sustainable tourism solutions.

Committed to advancing higher education and responsible tourism development, Dr. Luyt's work fosters environmental stewardship, community empowerment, and resilient tourism systems that create lasting social, economic, and ecological value.

Professional Journey

Academic Researcher
Tourism Research in Economics, Environs and Society (TREES), North-West University • 2020 – Present

Conducts research in tourism management, ecotourism, environmental conservation, sustainable tourism, and tourism decision-making.

Sustainable Tourism Peer Reviewer
Greenfields Sustainable Group, South Africa • 2026 - Present

Reviews and provides expert input on national reports addressing sustainable tourism initiatives and projects across various regions of South Africa.

Academic Manuscript Reviewer
Emerald Publishing • 2026 – Present

Reviews international research covering ecotourism, sustainable tourism, nature-based tourism, tourism risk management, and consumer behaviour.

Academic Manuscript Reviewer
International Journal of Event and Festival Management • 2025 – Present

Serves as a peer reviewer for international tourism and event management research.

Tourism, Hospitality & Events Management Lecturer
Berlin School of Business & Innovation • 2025 – 2026

Delivered higher education programmes (BA & MA cohorts) in tourism, hospitality, and events management through applied and blended learning.

Nature Management Program Lead & Lecturer
Newbridge Graduate Institute, South Africa • 2023 - 2024

Led the Nature Management programme, overseeing lecturers and student performance. Delivered higher education programmes (HC & Dip. cohorts) in Zoology, Nature Management and Tourism through applied and blended learning.

Tourism, Project Management & Human Resource Management Lecturer
CTU Training Solutions, South Africa • 2018 - 2020

Delivered higher education programmes (HC & Dip. cohorts) in Tourism, Project Management and Human Resource Management through applied and blended learning. Worked in affiliation with CTH (Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality).

Achievements

PhD in Tourism Management
North-West University • 2020
Best Paper Award
International Tourism Research Conference • 2023
Academic Manuscript Reviewer
Emerald Publishing • 2026
Academic Manuscript Reviewer
International Journal of Event and Festival Management • 2025
12+ Years International Academic Experience
Germany & South Africa • 2012-Present

Contributions to TourismShift

  • Provides strategic perspectives supporting TourismShift's long-term vision and development.
  • Shares expertise in sustainable tourism, ecotourism, conservation, and tourism education.
  • Strengthens collaboration between academic research and tourism practice.
  • Supports knowledge exchange around responsible destination development and environmental sustainability.
  • Contributed valuable pre-launch feedback that helped enhance contributor profiles, publications, awards, collaborations, presentation resources, and the overall member experience.
  • Encourages meaningful collaboration by introducing TourismShift to researchers, professionals, institutions, and organizations where appropriate, helping expand a trusted global knowledge ecosystem.