
Designation: Assistant Lecturer
Contact: +254 727631916
Email: peter.osiako@dkut.ac.ke or peterosiako@yahoo.com
Academic Background
Qualification | Institution | Year |
Master in Tourism Studies | Kenyatta University | 2012 |
Bsc. Tourism | Moi University | 2004 |
Research Interests
- The field of Sustainable Tourism Development
Areas of Expertise
- Teaching and training in Sustainable Tourism
- Consultancy for Sustainable Tourism management and practices
Publications
- Osiako, P. O. & Szente, V. (2021). Research Trends and Perspectives on Domestic Tourism in Kenya: A Review. African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure, 10(1):288-301. DOI: https://doi.org/10.46222/ajhtl.19770720-101
- Szente, V., Osiako, P.O., Nagy, M.Z., Pintér, A., & Szigeti, O. (2021). Community Based Ecotourism in Hungary: Citizens‟ Perceptions Towards the Roma Community. GeoJournal of Tourism and Geosites, 34(1), 233–239. https://doi.org/10.30892/gtg.34131-642
- Osiako, P. O & Kummitha, H. R. (2020). Environmental management practices among coastal beach hotels in Kenya. African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure, 9 (1) – (2020). https://www.ajhtl.com/uploads/7/1/6/3/7163688/article_34_vol_9_1__2020_hungary.pdf
- Kummitha, H. R., & Osiako, P. O. (2020). Factors Influencing The Involvement of Locals In CBT In A Migratory Birds’ Sanctuary. African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure, 9 (1) – (2020) ISSN: 2223-814X. https://www.ajhtl.com/uploads/7/1/6/3/7163688/article_80_9_1__2020_hungary.pdf
Research
a)Ongoing
- Amalgamation & Thematization of Heritage: Impetus for Cultural Rejuvenation and Niche Tourism Development in selected Nyeri Sub-Counties.
- Role of County Government on Tourism Product Development in Nyeri County.
- Adoption of Sustainable Practices among Accommodation Facilities in Nairobi.
b) Research funding
- Project Title: Amalgamation & Thematization of Heritage: Impetus for Cultural Rejuvenation and Niche Tourism Development in selected Nyeri Sub-Counties
- Source of Funding – Dedan Kimathi University of Technology
- Year – 2015/2016
Other University and National Responsibilities
- Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management; Examination Co-ordinator
- Curriculum Development