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North-West University , South Africa: Potchefstroom, North West, ZA

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North-West University: Potchefstroom, North West Province, ZA

2004-01-01 to present | PhD (School of Tourism Management)
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Petrus van der Merwe

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The (ir)relevance of hunting tourism to rural communities: A hunter perspective

Development Southern Africa
2025-01-02 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1080/0376835X.2024.2443406
Contributors: Petrus van der Merwe; Elmarie Slabbert
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Tourists’ perception of open safari vehicles (OSV) in Kruger National Park. Is it a problem or not?

Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism
2024-03 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.jort.2024.100738
Contributors: P. van der Merwe
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Barriers to community participation in Zimbabwe’s community-based tourism projects

Tourism Recreation Research
2024-01-02 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1080/02508281.2021.1989654
Contributors: Owen Gohori; Peet van der Merwe
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We Can Deal with the Extra Feet, but Not the Extra Speed: the Importance of Providing a Memorable Experience in a Crowded National Park

Tourism Planning & Development
2023-11-02 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1080/21568316.2020.1850516
Contributors: Marco Scholtz; Petrus van der Merwe
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Beyond adventure GAP year programme: is it successful in training soft skills?

Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning
2023-08-14 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1080/14729679.2023.2247498
Contributors: P van der Merwe; Owen Gohori; Philip Vosloo
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Lighting up! The socio-economic opportunities and pitfalls of cannabis decriminalisation for South African tourism

Anatolia
2023-01-02 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1080/13032917.2023.2129650
Contributors: Tafadzwa Matiza; Peet van der Merwe
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A revised CBT strategy for Botswana: Reflections from experiences of the ban on trophy hunting

Cogent Social Sciences
2022-12-31 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1080/23311886.2022.2081109
Contributors: Lelokwane Mokgalo; Peet van der Merwe
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Limitations to community participation in tourism from local people’s perspectives: Manicaland Province, Zimbabwe

Development Southern Africa
2022-11-02 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1080/0376835X.2021.1913099
Contributors: Owen Gohori; Peet vander Merwe
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Qualitative Assessment of Agritourism Development Support Schemes in Italy, the USA and South Africa

Sustainability
2022-06-29 | Journal article
DOI: 10.3390/su14137903
Contributors: Giulia Grillini; Giovanna Sacchi; Lisa Chase; Jacqui Taylor; Christelle C. Van Zyl; Peet Van Der Merwe; Thomas Streifeneder; Christian Fischer
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Critical success factors for developing and managing agri-tourism: A South African approach

International Conference on Tourism Research
2022-05-13 | Journal article
DOI: 10.34190/ictr.15.1.218
Contributors: Christelle Charlien Van Zyl; Peet Van der Merwe
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Tourism and Community Empowerment: The Perspectives of Local People in Manicaland Province, Zimbabwe

Tourism Planning & Development
2022-03-04 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1080/21568316.2021.1873838
Contributors: Owen Gohori; Peet van der Merwe
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Interpretation needs and preferences of visitors to Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park

Koedoe
2020-08-11 | Journal article
DOI: 10.4102/koedoe.v62i1.1613
Contributors: Petrus Van der Merwe; Melville Saayman; Elricke Botha
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Towards a Tourism and Community-Development Framework: An African Perspective

Sustainability
2020-06-30 | Journal article
DOI: 10.3390/su12135305
Contributors: Owen Gohori; Peet van der Merwe
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Adventure activity preferences in South African national parks

South African Journal for Research in Sport, Physical Education and Recreation
2018 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85044215058
Contributors: Kruger, M.; Van Der Merwe, P.; Bosch, Z.J.; Saayman, M.
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Sport and leisure behaviour of fitness club participants

African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure
2018 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85047854660
Contributors: Saayman, M.; van der Merwe, P.
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Attaining sustainable use on private game ranching lands in South Africa

Land Use Policy
2017 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.landusepol.2017.04.005
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2-s2.0-85017415031
Contributors: Pienaar, E.F.; Rubino, E.C.; Saayman, M.; van der Merwe, P.
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Identifying ecotourists' accommodation needs and preferences?

South African Journal of Business Management
2017 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85026473887
Contributors: Saayman, M.; Van Der Merwe, P.
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What should be included in an ecotourism rating system for protected areas?

African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure
2017 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85029078314
Contributors: Van der Merwe, P.; Saayman, M.; Bothma, L.A.
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An assessment tool for sandy beaches: A case study for integrating beach description, human dimension, and economic factors to identify priority management issues

Ocean and Coastal Management
2016 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2015.12.003
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2-s2.0-84950290126
Contributors: Lucrezi, S.; Saayman, M.; Van der Merwe, P.
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The Perceived Value of a Scuba Diving Experience

Journal of Coastal Research
2016 | Journal article
DOI: 10.2112/JCOASTRES-D-15-00140.1
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2-s2.0-84987730681
Contributors: Schoeman, K.; Van Der Merwe, P.; Slabbert, E.
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Visitor motivational typology at Mapungubwe National Park and world heritage site

2016 | Journal article
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/ac.v16i1.315
HANDLE: http://hdl.handle.net/10394/23782
Part of ISSN: 1680-7537
Part of ISSN: 1684-1999 (Online)
Contributors: Hermann,Uwe P.; Van der Merwe, Peet; Coetzee, Willem J.L.; Saayman, Melville
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A visitor perspective of conservation management at a South African national park and world heritage site

2015 | Journal article
HANDLE: http://hdl.handle.net/10394/20868
Part of URI: http//:www.ajhtl.com
Part of ISSN: 2223–814x
Contributors: Hermann, Uwe; Van der Merwe, Peet; Coetzee, Willem J.L.; Saayman, Melville
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Beachgoers' awareness and evaluation of the blue flag award in South Africa

Journal of Coastal Research
2015 | Journal article
DOI: 10.2112/JCOASTRES-D-13-00159.1
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2-s2.0-84940918073
Contributors: Lucrezi, S.; Van Der Merwe, P.
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Factors contributing to a memorable wine route experience

2015 | Journal article
HANDLE: http://hdl.handle.net/10394/20703
Part of URI: http://journals.co.za/content/ajpherd/21/Issue-32/EJC175490
Part of ISSN: 1117-4315
Contributors: Saayman, M.; Van der Merwe, P.
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North-West University, South Africa

Key environmental management factors in protected areas an eco–tourist perspective

2015 | Journal article
HANDLE: http://hdl.handle.net/10394/20833
Part of URI: http://www.ajhtl.com/archive.html
Part of ISSN: 2223–814X
Contributors: De Witt, Leonie; Van der Merwe, Peet
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North-West University, South Africa

Managing beaches and beachgoers: Lessons from and for the Blue Flag award

Tourism Management
2015 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.tourman.2014.11.010
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2-s2.0-84916887232
Contributors: Lucrezi, S.; Saayman, M.; Van der Merwe, P.
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Residents' perceptions regarding an urban national park in South Africa

The Social Side of Tourism: The Interface between Tourism, Society, and the Environment: Answers to Global Questions from the International Competence Network of Tourism Research and Education (ICNT)
2015 | Book
Part of DOI: 10.3726/978-3-653-05558-0
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2-s2.0-84967329951
Contributors: Kruger, M.; van der Merwe, P.; Saayman, M.
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The economic impact of hunting in the Limpopo Province

2015 | Journal article
HANDLE: http://hdl.handle.net/10394/20751
Part of URI: http://journals.co.za/content/jefs/8/1/EJC170564
Part of ISSN: 1995–7076
Contributors: Van der Merwe, Peet; Saayman, Melville; Rossouw, Riaan
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North-West University, South Africa

What makes a hunting experience memorable?

2015 | Journal article
HANDLE: http://hdl.handle.net/10394/20750
Part of URI: http://journals.co.za/content/jcman/12/1/EJC175052
Part of ISSN: 1815–7440
Contributors: Van der Merwe, P.; Saayman, M.
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North-West University, South Africa

Critical ecotourism factors applicable to national parks: a visitor perspective

2014 | Journal article
HANDLE: http://hdl.handle.net/10394/18155
Part of URI: https://www.cognizantcommunication.com/journal-titles/tourism-review-international
Part of ISSN: 1544-2721
Part of ISSN: 1943-4421 (Online)
Contributors: De Witt, Leonie; Van der Merwe, Peet; Saayman, Melville
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North-West University, South Africa

Factors influencing a memorable game viewing experience

2014 | Journal article
HANDLE: http://hdl.handle.net/10394/16469
Part of ISSN: 2223-814X
Contributors: Van der Merwe, P.; Saayman, M.
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North-West University, South Africa

Impact of off-road vehicles (ORVs) on ghost crabs of sandy beaches with traffic restrictions: a case study of Sodwana Bay, South Africa

2014 | Journal article
HANDLE: http://hdl.handle.net/10394/15507
Part of ISSN: 0364-152X
Part of ISSN: 1432-1009 (Online)
Contributors: Lucrezi, Serena; Saayman, Melville; Van der Merwe, Peet
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North-West University, South Africa

Impact of off-road vehicles (ORVs) on ghost crabs of sandy beaches with traffic restrictions: A case study of Sodwana Bay, South Africa

Environmental Management
2014 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1007/s00267-013-0223-5
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2-s2.0-84898544390
Contributors: Lucrezi, S.; Saayman, M.; Van Der Merwe, P.
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Influence of infrastructure development on the vegetation community structure of coastal dunes: Jeffreys Bay, South Africa

Journal of Coastal Conservation
2014 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1007/s11852-014-0307-2
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2-s2.0-84901671231
Contributors: Lucrezi, S.; Saayman, M.; van der Merwe, P.
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The economic impact of hunting: a regional approach

2014 | Journal article
HANDLE: http://hdl.handle.net/10394/19686
Part of URI: http://sajems.org/index.php/sajems/article/view/439
Part of ISSN: 2222-3436 (online)
Contributors: Van der Merwe, Petrus; Saayman, Melville; Rossouw, Riaan
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North-West University, South Africa

The economic impact of hunting: A regional approach

South African Journal of Economic and Management Sciences
2014 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84940319325
Contributors: van der Merwe, P.; Saayman, M.; Rossouw, R.
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The impact of Blue Flag status on tourist decision-making when selecting a beach

2014 | Journal article
HANDLE: http://hdl.handle.net/10394/16250
Part of URI: http://www.ajhtl.com/uploads/7/1/6/3/7163688/article_50_vol_3_2.pdf
Part of ISSN: 2223-814X
Contributors: Geldenhuys, Linda-Louise; Van der Merwe, P.
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North-West University, South Africa

Who is the scuba diver that visits sodwana bay and why?

South African Journal for Research in Sport, Physical Education and Recreation
2014 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84907798277
Contributors: Geldenhuys, L.-L.; Van der Merwe, P.; Slabbert, E.
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Who is the scuba diver that visits Sodwana Bay and why?

2014 | Journal article
HANDLE: http://hdl.handle.net/10394/19694
HANDLE: http://hdl.handle.net/10520/EJC159567
Part of ISSN: 0379-9069
Contributors: Geldenhuys, Linda-Louise; Van der Merwe, Peet; Slabbert, Elmarie
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North-West University, South Africa

Managing diving impacts on reef ecosystems: Analysis of putative influences of motivations, marine life preferences and experience on divers' environmental perceptions

Ocean and Coastal Management
2013 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2013.02.020
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2-s2.0-84875793387
Contributors: Lucrezi, S.; Saayman, M.; van der Merwe, P.
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Managing diving impacts on reef ecosystems: analysis of putative, marine life preferences and experience on divers environmental perceptions

2013 | Journal article
HANDLE: http://hdl.handle.net/10394/15849
Part of ISSN: 0964-5691
Part of ISSN: 1873-524X (Online)
Contributors: Lucrezi, Serena; Saayman, Melville; Van der Merwe, Peet
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Perceived Diving Impacts and Management Implications at a Popular South African Reef

Coastal Management
2013 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1080/08920753.2013.822278
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2-s2.0-84884242233
Contributors: Lucrezi, S.; Saayman, M.; van Der Merwe, P.
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Perceived diving impacts and managment implications at a popular South African reef

2013 | Journal article
HANDLE: http://hdl.handle.net/10394/13794
Part of ISSN: 0892-0753
Part of ISSN: 1521-0421 (Online)
Contributors: Lucrezi, Serena; Saayman, Melville; Van der Merwe, Peet
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North-West University, South Africa

Tourists' perceptions on whether South African national parks are environmentally friendly,Toeriste se persepsies rakende of Suid-Afrikaanse nasionale parke omgewingsvriendelik is

Acta Academica
2013 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84878262459
Contributors: Du Plessis, L.; Van Der Merwe, P.; Saayman, M.
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Travel behaviour of South African tourism students

2012 | Journal article
HANDLE: http://hdl.handle.net/10394/17196
Part of ISSN: 0379-9069
Contributors: Slabbert, Elmarie; Saayman, Melville; Van der Merwe, Peet
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Travel behaviour of South African tourism students

South African Journal for Research in Sport, Physical Education and Recreation
2012 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84861306633
Contributors: Slabbert, E.; Saayman, M.; van der Merwe, P.
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The economic impact of hunting in the Northern Cape province

African Journal of Wildlife Research
2011 | Journal article
DOI: 10.3957/056.041.0115
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2-s2.0-80052712781
Contributors: Saayman, M.; Van Der Merwe, P.; Rossouw, R.
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Travel motivations of tourists to selected marine destinations

International Journal of Tourism Research
2011 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1002/jtr.820
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2-s2.0-79961153700
Contributors: Van der Merwe, P.; Slabbert, E.; Saayman, M.
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Socio-demographic profile and travel behaviour of biltong hunters in South Africa,Sosiodemografiese profiel en reisgedragte van biltongjagters in suid-afrika

Acta Academica
2010 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-79955805319
Contributors: van der Merwe, P.; Saayman, M.; Warren, R.; Ugell, W.K.
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Travel motivation: A tale of two marine destinations in South Africa

South African Journal for Research in Sport, Physical Education and Recreation
2010 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-77951858991
Contributors: Saayman, M.; Slabbert, E.; Van Der Merwe, P.
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