The International Academy for the Study of Tourism has bestowed the award of “Emerging Scholar of Distinction” on Dr Scott Cohen, Senior Lecturer in the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management. The award recognises Scott’s substantial contributions to tourism research and scholarship since gaining his PhD. In June 2013, Scott and two other award winners will present their research as honoured attendees at the Academy’s biennial conference in Olhão, Portugal. The Academy is an international organisation created to enhance both theoretical and practical research in the field of tourism. Its membership is comprised of highly accomplished tourism researchers from throughout the world.