 
															高級講師
酒店餐飲及工商管理學系
聯絡方法
電話: +852 3890 8257
					 TEACHING AREAS 
							
			
			
		
						
				- Catering and Event Management
- Final Year Project (thesis)
- Global Hospitality Issues
					 ACADEMIC 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 
							
			
			
		
						
				| September 2025-Present | Senior Lecturer, Department of Hospitality and Business Management, Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi) | 
| 2024-2025 | Assistant Lecturer, Department of Hospitality and Business Management, Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi) | 
| 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 SERVICES 
							
			
			
		
						
				ACADEMIC SERVICES
| Since 2025 | Ad hoc Reviewer, Information Technology & Tourism | 
| 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, Tourism Analysis | 
| Since 2022 | Ad hoc Reviewer, Tourism Studies | 
					 PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES 
							
			
			
		
						
				| Since 2024 | WSET® Level 1 Award in Wines | 
| April 2024 | Biosensors Academy Certificate, iMotions | 
| February 2024 | Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE), American Hotel & Motel Association | 
					 SELECTED PUBLICATIONS 
							
			
			
		
						
				JOURNAL
- Chi, F., Au, W. C. W., Tsang, N. K. F., & Han, H. (2026). The voice-pitch-induced identifiable victim effect in hotels’ pro-environmental communications. Tourism Management, 113, 105293. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tourman.2025.105293 (SSCI Q1, 5-year Impact Factor: 13.6)
- Chi, F., Wang, H.Y., Wang, D., & Hu, T. (accepted). Feeling in Sync: Exploring Emotional Contagion Between Live Streamers and Viewers in Tourism Live Streaming. Journal of Travel Research. (SSCI Q1, 5-year Impact Factor: 9.8)
- Au, W. C. W., Chi, F.*, & Petrick, J. F. (accepted). Masculine and Feminine Gender Cues in Destination Promotion Videos: The Effect of Voice Pitch. Journal of Travel Research. (SSCI Q1, 5-year Impact Factor: 9.8)
- Chi, F., Wang, D., Park, S., & Dai, F. (2025). Decoding the viewer experience shaped by tourism live streaming: the pathway to commercial success. Journal of Travel & Tourism Marketing, 42(1), 65-84. https://doi.org/10.1080/10548408.2024.2427163 (SSCI Q1, 5-year Impact Factor: 9.2)
- Au, W. C. W., Lin., P. M. C., & CHI, F.* (2024). Nudging with colors to promote electric vehicle rentals. Annals of Tourism Research, 109, 103843. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annals.2024.103843 (SSCI Q1, 5-year Impact Factor: 11.1)
CONFERENCE PAPER
- Chi. F., Choy, M. W. C., Leung. V., Li. V., Luk. J., Yang. T., & Tsang. W. P. (2025). Conceptualising Employees’ Healthy Institutional Dining Experiences in China. Global Hospitality and Tourism Research Summit-Fukuoka, 15-18 May, 2025, Fukuoka, Japan. https://fhts2025.cs.kyusan-u.ac.jp/assets/document/PROCEEDINGS.pdf
- Au, W. C. W. Lin, P. M. C., & Chi, F., & Xie. B. (2025). Nudging with colors in electric vehicle rentals: The effect of brightness contrast in button design. Paper presented in Global Hospitality and Tourism Research Summit-Fukuoka, 15-18 May, 2025, Fukuoka, Japan. https://fhts2025.cs.kyusan-u.ac.jp/assets/document/PROCEEDINGS.pdf
- Au, W. C. W., Chi. F., & Zhao. P. Marketing Gendered Destinations: The Effect of Voice Pitch. (2025). Paper presented in Global Hospitality and Tourism Research Summit-Fukuoka, 15-18 May, 2025, Fukuoka, Japan. https://fhts2025.cs.kyusan-u.ac.jp/assets/document/PROCEEDINGS.pdf
- Du. J., Au, W. C. W., Chi, F. Message framing in theme park’s crowd management: An Application of the Social Value Orientation theory. (2025). Paper presented in Global Hospitality and Tourism Research Summit-Fukuoka, 15-18 May, 2025, Fukuoka, Japan. https://fhts2025.cs.kyusan-u.ac.jp/assets/document/PROCEEDINGS.pdf
- Deng. R., Au, W. C. W., & Chi. F. Expanding smart tourism technology attributes from the tourist’s perspective. (2025). Paper presented in Global Hospitality and Tourism Research Summit-Fukuoka, 15-18 May, 2025, Fukuoka, Japan. https://fhts2025.cs.kyusan-u.ac.jp/assets/document/PROCEEDINGS.pdf
- Pang. Z., Au, W. C. W., Chi, F. & Lin, P. M. C. (2025). Expanding SERVQUAL: Cultural authenticity in Beijing Courtyard House B&Bs. Paper presented in Global Hospitality and Tourism Research Summit-Fukuoka, 15-18 May, 2025, Fukuoka, Japan. https://fhts2025.cs.kyusan-u.ac.jp/assets/document/PROCEEDINGS.pdf
- Zhong, Y. S., Au, W. C. W., Chi, F., & Lin, P. M. C. (2025). Customers’ willingness to reserve hotels: comparing 2D vs. 3D vs. virtual reality (VR) images. Paper presented in the 21st Asia Pacific Forum for Graduate Students Research in Tourism, 14-16 May, 2025. Hong Kong, China
- Chi. F., Li. X., Wong. K.P., Yang. G.Y., Chan. T.P., & Chan. K. S. (2025). Understanding Dynamic Aesthetic Experiences of Tourism Videos: An Electrophysiological Approach. Paper presented in the 2025 International Conference on Destination, Events and Sports, 8-11 May, 2025. Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan.
- 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
