Dr Faith Ong

Dr Faith Ong is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Business at The University of Queensland. Her research focuses on the role of events, tourism, and hospitality as tools for social change, particularly examining the social impacts of events and tourism on communities. She explores how festivals, community gatherings, and targeted events influence social inclusivity, with a focus on communities that are sexually and culturally diverse, as well as people with disabilities. Dr Ong's work also investigates the impacts of volunteering in tourism and events on individuals and the signals of inclusion and exclusion at community-oriented occasions.

Faith Ong is a researcher at The University of Queensland with a focus on volunteer tourism, volunteering, critical events, accessibility, and LGBTQ+ events. Her work explores the intersection of tourism, social inclusion, and sustainability, with a particular emphasis on the role of events in fostering social change and inclusivity. Ong's research includes systematic reviews of LGBTQ+ identities in tourism, the impact of volunteer tourism on sustainable development, and the conceptualization of volunteering beyond traditional definitions. Her publications also address issues such as event sustainability, accessibility in tourism, and the social dimensions of tourism education.