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TEACHING AREA

  • Tourism and Hospitality Technology and Innovation
  • Research Method (quantitative and qualitative)
  • Digital Marketing
  • Resource Management

QUALIFICATIONS

2020-2024

Ph.D. in School of Hotel and Tourism Management,

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

2016-2018

Master in School of Hotel and Tourism Management,

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

2012-2016

Bachelor of Tourism Management, 

Macao University of Science and Technology

EMPLOYMENT

2023-2024

Research Associate, School of Hotel and Tourism Management, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

January 2023-July 2023

Visiting Scholar, Department of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management, The Pennsylvania State University, USA

2020-2023

Teaching Assistant, School of Hotel and Tourism Management, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

2017-2019

Guest Relation Officer, Cordis Hotel Hong Kong, The Langham Hospitality Group

AWARDS

2015

Dean’s Honour list for Academic Excellence

2014

Dean’s Honour list for Academic Excellence

2013

Dean’s Honour list for Academic Excellence

ACADEMIC SERVICE

Since 2023

Members of TechTour Lab

(Led by Prof. Pan, Professor of Commercial Recreation and Tourism at The Pennsylvania State University).

Since 2023

Ad hoc Reviewer, Journal of Convention & Event Tourism

Since 2022

Ad hoc Reviewer, Tourism Studies

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES

April 2024

Biosensors Academy Certificate, iMotions

Februay 2024

Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE), American Hotel & Motel Association

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS/CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

JOURNAL

  • Au, W. C. W., Lin, P. M. C., & Chi, F. (2024). Nudging with colors to promote electric vehicle rentals. Annals of Tourism Research. (In-press). (Impact Factor: 10.1 /Q1)

 

CONFERENCE PAPER

  • Chi, Y. D., & Wang, D. (2024, May 27-29). “Using AI-generated Content to Nudge Hotel Consumer's ESG Behavioral Intentions” [Oral Presentation]. The 2024 Global ESG Conference, Jeju, South Korea. Nominated for the Best Paper Awards.

 

  • Chi, Y. D., Wang, D., & Pan, B. (2023, June 12-15). “The Impact of Live Streamer's Performances on Viewer’s Engagement in Tourism Live Streaming” [Oral Presentation]. The 53rd Annual Travel and Tourism Research Association Annual International Conference, St. Louis, Missouri, United States.

 

  • Chi, Y. D., Wang, D., & Pan, B. (2023, April 14-16). “Conceptualizing Viewer Engagement in Tourism Live Streaming” [Oral Presentation]. The Northeast Chapter of the Travel & Tourism Research Association, Philadelphia, United States

 

  • Chi, Y. D., Wang, D., & Park, S. (2023, Jan 05–07). “Viewer’s Real-Time Emotional Response to Live Streamer’s Narratives in Tourism Live Streaming” [Oral Presentation]. The 28th Annual Graduate Education and Graduate Student Research Conference, Orange, California, United States. https://www.gradconfht.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/NEW-2023-Graduate-Conference-Proceedings.pdf

 

  • Chi, Y. D., & Wang, D. (2022, June 13-14). “Online Destination Image: Comparing Online Travel Agency and Tourism Live Streaming Viewer's Perspectives” [Oral Presentation]. The 5th Global Tourism & Hospitality Conference, Hong Kong SAR, China.

 

  • Chi, Y. D., & Wang, D. (2022, Jan 07-08). “Values of Tourism Live Streaming During the COVID-19 Pandemic” [Oral Presentation]. The 27th Annual Graduate Education and Graduate Student Research Conference in Hospitality and Tourism, Hong Kong SAR, China. Nominated for the Best Paper Awards. (https://www.gradconfht.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2022-Graduate-Conference-Proceedings-Hilton-Update-1172022.pdf.) 

RESEARCH INTERESTS

  • Big Data Analysis & Experiment
  • Digital Communications in Tourism and Hospitality
  • Human-computer Interface
  • Online Community Development
  • Online Community Management
  • Pro-environmental Behaviors
  • Tourism and Hospitality Marketing
  • Tourism and Hospitality Technology