
Zuneena Habeeb is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Studies. She holds a Master of Education from Maldives National University, a Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management from Griffith University, and a double degree in Business and Marketing from Edith Cowan University.
Prior to joining the university, Zuneena gained professional experience in the travel and tourism industry, working at a travel agency, and held management-level positions within various government institutions. Her academic and research interests include overtourism, consumer behaviour and wellness tourism. In addition to her teaching and research responsibilities, she has served on the Academic Review Committee and currently coordinates the Bachelor of International Tourism Management programme.
Master of Education from Maldives National University, 2025
Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management from Griffith University, Australia, 2012
Double degree in Business and Marketing from Edith Cowan University, Australia, 2010
overtourism, Tourist behavior, wellness
Impact of Social Media Influencers – MNU, Principle Author
The Effects of COVID-19 on the Development and Well-being of the Maldives Guest House Community – MNU, Co-author
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Hospitality and Tourism Industry, Tourist behavior, Destination Marketing
Mindful Travel – Journal Article (https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/24721735.2021.1986972)
The Effects of COVID-19 on the Development and Well-being of the Maldives Guest House Community. – Journal Article (https://www.researchgate.net/publication/389394915_The_Effects_of_COVID-19_on_the_Development_and_Well-being_of_the_Maldives_Guest_House_Community)
Managing overtourism in Asian cities – Book chapter
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Theveli Conference – 2026, 2025, 2021
International Istanbul Economics Research Conference – 2019
Global Tourism Conference (GTC) – 2017
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