Zuneena Habeeb

Senior Lecturer
zuneena.habeeb@mnu.edu.mv
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    Biography

    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.

    Educational Qualifications

    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

    Research Interests

    overtourism, Tourist behavior, wellness

    Research Grants and Major Research Projects

    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

    Research Supervision

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    Teaching Interests

    Hospitality and Tourism Industry, Tourist behavior, Destination Marketing

    Selected Publications

    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

    Editorial Activities and Editorial Board Memberships

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    Conference Participation and Academic Leadership

    Theveli Conference – 2026, 2025, 2021
    International Istanbul Economics Research Conference – 2019
    Global Tourism Conference (GTC) – 2017

    Professional Memberships and Affiliations

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    Awards and Recognitions

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    Consultancy, Training, and Community Engagement Activities

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