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One of the key limitations of this critical appraisal is made apparent in Robins and Kanowski’s (2008) work outlining the advantages
and disadvantages of the PhD by Publication route. By its very nature, a PhD by Publication is fragmented and disjointed, as it aims
to present work undertaken over a sustained period of time and, in this instance, work covering different continents, research
projects and methods.
Each research project I have participated in, despite its limitations, has been considered in terms of its practicability, relationship
with other members of the research team and its ability to produce research that is significant and has a theoretical and practical
value.
In terms of specific limitations to the research presented here, the following applies. My work in emerging niche tourism products
such as yoga and international students is, to date, limited in scope and needs developing internationally, targeting emergent niche
tourism destinations and niche tourists. Further research from other international student populations, for example in the United
Arab Emirates (UAE), would enhance the understanding of the contribution of international student travel patterns to destinations.
Yoga tourism, as a distinct sub set of wellness tourism, also needs further development. Further research is needed on the
infrastructure required to support yoga tourism, the motivations and expectations of the yoga tourist and how destinations can
develop and facilitate demand.
My research in the area of wine tourism is limited in geographical scope. It’s focus is on particular New World wine regions and
there is a lack of cross cultural research. As wine tourism is increasingly international, distinct variations in the nature and
expectations of wine tourism occur across regions. More comparable research across wine tourism destinations would yield greater