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