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Birgit Zotz
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| Born | Birgit Hutter 7 August 1979 Waidhofen an der Thaya |
| Occupation | writer, anthropologist |
| Citizenship | Austria |
| Alma mater | University of Vienna |
| Period | since 2010 (books) |
| Subject | Tibet, Buddhism anthropology of religion, cross-cultural hospitality management |
| Notable works | Destination Tibet (2010) |
| Spouse | Volker Zotz |
Birgit Zotz, born on August 7, 1979, is an Austrian writer and a cultural expert. She studies how different cultures work (this is called anthropology) and is also very knowledgeable about managing hotels and tourism.
About Birgit Zotz
Birgit Zotz grew up in a region of Austria called the Waldviertel and also in Vienna. She studied saxophone for a few years when she was younger. Later, she went to university to learn about tourism. In 2008, she earned a master's degree in tourism studies.
She then continued her studies and got another master's degree in ethnology from the University of Vienna. Ethnology is a part of anthropology that focuses on different cultures and societies. Birgit Zotz is married to Volker Zotz, who is a well-known Austrian philosopher and writer.
Her Work and Interests
Birgit Zotz writes many books, essays, and articles. She often writes about Buddhist culture, which includes the beliefs and traditions of Buddhism. She also explores mysticism, which is about spiritual experiences and hidden meanings.
A big part of her work is about how places are seen by tourists. This is called "image-building" in tourism. She teaches at the International College of Tourism and Management in Bad Vöslau, helping students learn about the tourism industry.
Since 2005, Birgit Zotz has been the President of Komyoji. This is an important center in Austria where people can study Buddhism. She also researches the life and ideas of Lama Anagarika Govinda, a famous Buddhist teacher, and has written his biography.
Books by Birgit Zotz
Birgit Zotz has written several books, often focusing on tourism, culture, and Tibet. Here are some of her works:
- The Image of the Waldviertel as a Holiday Region. Vienna University of Economics and Business 2006 [1]
- The Image of Tibet as a Travel Destination in German-Language Media. Linz: Kepler University 2008 [2]
- The Waldviertel – Between Mysticism and Clarity. The Image of a Region as a Travel Destination. Berlin: Köster 2010, ISBN: 978-3-89574-734-2
- Destination Tibet. Tourist Image Between Politics and Cliché. Hamburg: Kovac 2010, ISBN: 978-3-8300-4948-7
- On the European Perception of Possession Phenomena and Oracle Beings in Tibet Vienna University 2010 [3].
See also
In Spanish: Birgit Zotz para niños
- List of Austrian writers
