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Maree Thyne image 2021 1xBA, BTour, DipGrad, PhD (Otago)

Room 4.08 Otago Business School
Tel +64 3 479 8162
Email maree.thyne@otago.ac.nz

Maree is the PVC Commerce and Dean of the School of Business.

Maree's research focus is consumer behaviour, in particular tourist behaviour. She has over 20 years' experience in examining tourists' needs and wants, determining how we can best meet these to provide a satisfying experience. Encompassing an extensive global network, Maree has led international research projects into several areas including examining the impact of tourists interacting with other tourists; the changing nature of cultural tourists; and understanding cruise tourist motivations.

Working closely with businesses, Maree has led significant curriculum development around ensuring students are able to apply marketing theory to real business problems. Maree supervises graduate students at the Masters and PhD level and is on the editorial board of numerous international journals including Journal of Travel Research, Tourism Management Perspectives and Australasian Marketing Journal.

Maree is also a member of Food Waste Innovation, a University of Otago Research Theme which measures food waste, develops reduction strategies, applies innovative technology, and works to modify producer and consumer behaviour.

Teaching responsibilities

Maree's teaching responsibilities include:

Publications

Robertson, K., Thyne, M., Thomson, R., & Watkins, L. (2024). The impact of social isolation and loneliness on the well-being of carers of a person with dementia in Aotearoa New Zealand. Dementia. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1177/14713012241279683 Journal - Research Article

Thyne, M., Robertson, K., & Pung, J. (2023). Resident attitudes toward cruise tourism in New Zealand. Proceedings of the Academy of Marketing Conference (AM): From Revolution to Revolutions. (pp. 230-231). Bermingham, UK: University of Bermingham. [Abstract] Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Robertson, K., Thyne, M., Watkins, L., & Zhu, L. (2023). Loneliness and well-being amongst caregivers of a person with dementia in New Zealand. Proceedings of the Academy of Marketing Conference (AM): From Revolution to Revolutions. (pp. 174-175). Bermingham, UK: University of Bermingham. [Abstract] Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Van Hau, P., Thyne, M., Robertson, K., & Hamlin, R. (2023). Consumers' purchase behaviour with regard to single-use packaging: A system change approach informing public policy. Proceedings of the Graduate Research Student Symposium. (pp. 14). Retrieved from https://www.otago.ac.nz/graduate-research Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Thyne, M., & Biggemann, S. (Eds.). (2023). Proceedings of the Australian & New Zealand Marketing Academy Conference (ANZMAC): Marketing for Good. 660p. Retrieved from https://www.anzmac2023.com/ Conference Contribution - Edited volume of conference proceedings

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