A tribute to Nelson Graburn: the joy of tourism research

This article explores nelson Graburn's enduring impact on the field of tourism studies, specifically through his mentorship of students and colleagues, his boundless energy organizing colloquia for the uc Berkeley Tourism studies Working Group, and his creation of a global kinship network of tourism researchers.The author also reflects on her personal connection to Graburn, who served as her dissertation advisor, and their experiences in the field doing tourism research.