Academic Functions and Memberships
- Since 2006 Member of the IGU (International Geographical Union), Working Group Tourismu and Leisure Research
- 2005-2006 Dean of the Faculty of Geosciences and Geography
- 1998-2000 Chairman of the German Association for Tourism Geopgraphy
- 1996-2007 Chairman of the Association for Pacific Studies - APSA
- 1994-1998 Chairman of the Working Group for religious Geography