Dr Tolkach is a Senior Lecturer in Tourism and Hospitality Management in the College of Business, Law & Governance at James Cook University, Cairns. His research interests are predominantly within areas of sustainable tourism: ethics of tourism, community-based tourism, nature-based tourism, cultural tourism, regenerative tourism. Geographically, Dr Tolkach is predominantly involved in research and engagement activities in East Asia, Southeast Asia and South Pacific Islands. He is an associate editor of Tourism Geographies journal, and co-host of Travel Professors YouTube channel.