Dr Linda Osti
Senior Lecturer in Tourism Management
Qualifications
- PhD: Consumer Behaviour in Tourism
Victoria University, Melbourne,
Postgraduate Project Opportunities
I am happy to supervise students in the area of tourism, with a particular focus on Sustainable Tourism, Sustainable Consumer Behaviour in Tourism, Host Community Wellbeing
Publications
2024
- PublishedBarcelona protests: holiday hotspots need fairer tourism for local communities
Osti, L., 8 Aug 2024, The Conversation.
Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article - E-pub ahead of printReconciling neologisms and the need for precision in tourism epistemology
Bausch, T., Schröder, T. & Osti, L., 15 Jul 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Current Issues in Tourism.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - PublishedWhy you should expect to pay more tourist taxes – even though the evidence for them is unclear
Ap Gwilym, R. & Osti, L., 8 May 2024, The Conversation.
Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
2023
- PublishedFrom Quantity to Quality: Capturing Higher Spending Markets through a Segmentation of Travelers’ Expenditure
Rubina Nava, C., Osti, L. & Zoia, M. G., Jan 2023, In: Journal of Travel Research. 62, 1, p. 75-90 16 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - PublishedShops can’t save UK high streets but a dose of local character could help them thrive again
Jones, E. & Osti, L., 25 Oct 2023, The Conversation.
Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
2021
- PublishedIs preservation the key to quality and tourists’ satisfaction? Evidence from Lake Garda
Goffi, G., Osti, L., Nava, C. R., Maurer, O. & Pencarelli, T., Sept 2021, In: Tourism Recreation Research. 46, 3, p. 434-440 7 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - PublishedLifestyle of health & sustainability: The hospitality sector's response to a new market segment
Osti, L. & Goffi, G., Mar 2021, In: Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management. 46, p. 360-363 4 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - PublishedQuality and preservation of local resources in coastal destinations from the tourists' perspective. The case of Hua Hin
Goffi, G., Osti, L. & Maurer, O., 30 Apr 2021, In: Sinergie Italian Journal of Management. 39, 1, p. 61-80 20 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2020
- PublishedLOYAL: TO WHAT EXTENT? A shift in destination preference due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Osti, L. & Nava, C. R., Nov 2020, In: Annals of Tourism Research Empirical Insights. 1, 1, 100004.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - PublishedPerceptions and satisfaction of human–animal encounters in protected areas
Dell'Eva, M., Nava, C. R. & Osti, L., 28 Aug 2020, In: Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes. 12, 4, p. 441-458 18 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - PublishedSun, sand, and... sustainability in developing countries from a tourists' perspective. the case of Punta Cana
Goffi, G., Cladera, M. & Osti, L., 10 Jun 2020, In: Sustainability. 12, 11, 4743.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2019
- PublishedHow motivations and satisfaction influence wine tourists’ loyalty? An analysis of the Italian case
Brandano, M. G., Osti, L. & Pulina, M., 18 Nov 2019, In: International Journal of Culture, Tourism and Hospitality Research. 13, 1, p. 55-69 15 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2018
- PublishedAn integrated demand and supply conceptual framework: Investigating agritourism services
Brandano, M. G., Osti, L. & Pulina, M., 5 Jun 2018, In: International Journal of Tourism Research. 20, 6, p. 713-725 13 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - PublishedGuest editorial
Cicero, L. & Osti, L., 7 Aug 2018, In: Young Consumers. 19, 2, p. 121-126 6 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article - PublishedKnowledge and consumption of organic and biodynamic wines
Cagnina, M. R., Cicero, L. & Osti, L., 3 Sept 2018, Management and Marketing of Wine Tourism Business: Theory, Practice, and Cases. Palgrave Macmillan, p. 81-100 20 p.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review - PublishedTourists’ motivations for practicing physical activity: a home-holiday comparison
Osti, L., Cicero, L. & Moreschini, M., 5 May 2018, In: Journal of Sport and Tourism. 22, 3, p. 207-226 20 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - PublishedTourists’ perception of landscape attributes in rural tourism
Osti, L. & Cicero, L., 9 Apr 2018, In: Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes. 10, 2, p. 211-221 11 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2016
- PublishedFuzzy segmentation of postmodern tourists
D'Urso, P., Disegna, M., Massari, R. & Osti, L., Aug 2016, In: Tourism Management. 55, p. 297-308 12 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - PublishedLeisure boat tourism: residents’ attitudes towards nautical tourism development
Gon, M., Osti, L. & Pechlaner, H., 15 Aug 2016, In: Tourism Review. 71, 3, p. 180-191 12 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - PublishedTourists' expenditure behaviour: The influence of satisfaction and the dependence of spending categories
Disegna, M. & Osti, L., 2016, In: Tourism Economics. 22, 1, p. 5-30 26 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2014
- PublishedResidents' perceptions of tourism impacts and attitudes towards tourism policies
Brida, J. G., Disegna, M. & Osti, L., Jul 2014, In: Tourismos. 9, 1, p. 37-71 35 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2013
- PublishedThe effect of authenticity on visitors' expenditure at cultural events
Brida, J. G., Disegna, M. & Osti, L. I., Apr 2013, In: Current Issues in Tourism. 16, 3, p. 266-285 20 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - PublishedVisitors' expenditure behaviour at cultural events: The case of Christmas markets
Brida, J. G., Disegna, M. & Osti, L., 2013, In: Tourism Economics. 19, 5, p. 1173-1196 24 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2012
- PublishedPerceptions of authenticity of cultural events: A host-tourist analysis
Brida, J. G., Disegna, M. & Osti, L., 1 Apr 2012, In: Tourism, Culture and Communication. 12, 2-3, p. 85-96 12 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - PublishedRepeat visits and intentions to revisit a sporting event and its nearby destinations
Osti, L., Disegna, M. & Brida, J. G., 25 Jan 2012, In: Journal of Vacation Marketing. 18, 1, p. 31-42 12 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - PublishedSegmenting visitors of cultural events by motivation: A sequential non-linear clustering analysis of Italian Christmas market visitors
Brida, J. G., Disegna, M. & Osti, L., Oct 2012, In: Expert Systems with Applications. 39, 13, p. 11349-11356 8 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2011
- PublishedAn analysis of tourists' expenditure on winter sports events through the Tobit censorate model
Barquet, A., Brida, J. G., Osti, L. & Schubert, S., 1 Dec 2011, In: Tourism Economics. 17, 6, p. 1197-1217 21 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - PublishedEditorial
Volo, S., Osti, L. & Maurer, O., 2011, In: Tourismos. 6, 3, p. 9-12 4 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article - PublishedResidents' perception and attitudes towards tourism impacts: A case study of the small rural community of Folgaria (Trentino - Italy)
Brida, J. G., Osti, L. & Faccioli, M., 31 May 2011, In: Benchmarking. 18, 3, p. 359-385 27 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - PublishedSecond homes and the need for policy planning
Brida, J. G., Osti, L. & Santifaller, E., 2011, In: Tourismos. 6, 1, p. 141-163 23 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2010
- PublishedEditorial
Bosnjak, M. & Osti, L., 1 Nov 2010, In: Journal of Vacation Marketing. 16, 4, p. 265-266 2 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article - PublishedSegmenting resident perceptions towards tourism - a cluster analysis with a multinomial logit model of a mountain community
Brida, J. G., Osti, L. & Barquet, A., Sept 2010, In: International Journal of Tourism Research. 12, 5, p. 591-602 12 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2009
- PublishedCreating UGC areas on official destination websites: Is there a recipe for success? An insight through netnographic research
Osti, L., 2009, In: Tourismos. 4, 3, p. 99-112 14 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - PublishedCultural differences in travel guidebooks information search
Osti, L., Turner, L. W. & King, B., 1 Jan 2009, In: Journal of Vacation Marketing. 15, 1, p. 63-78 16 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2007
- PublishedFrom cultural events to sport events: A case study of cultural authenticity in the dragon boat races
McCartney, G. & Osti, L., 2007, In: Journal of Sport and Tourism. 12, 1, p. 25-40 16 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2005
- PublishedThird International Event Management Research Conference
Osti, L., 2005, In: Anatolia. 16, 2, p. 230-232 3 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article
2002
- PublishedReengineering tourism organizations — The case of Italy
Pechlaner, H. & Osti, L., 2002, In: Tourism Review. 57, 1-2, p. 13-21 9 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2001
- PublishedPlantation homes and veneto villas in the united states and europe: Between tradition and financial opportunities
Osti, L., Payne, D. & Pechlaner, H., 2001, In: International Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Administration. 2, 2, p. 35-55 21 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review