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Hudson, Simon

Biographical Profile

College
Hosp., Retail, & Sport Mgmt
Department
Hotel, Restaurant & Tour Mgmt

International Activity

International Activities
Yes
Type of Activity
Research, Creative activity, Service
Countries
Aruba, Canary Islands, Canada, U.K., Sweden, Norway, Italy, New Zealand, Malaysia, Hong Kong
Extended Residence in Foreign Country
No
Speaks Non-English Language
Yes (French)

Professional Preparation(Education & Training)

Dates Institution Location Degree Field of Study
1982 University of Brighton BA (Hons) Business
1998 University of Surrey Ph.D. Tourism
1991 Chico State California MBA Business

Positions & Appointments

Dates Description Institution/Entity
1992 - 1993 Lecturer in Tourism Management, Buckinghamshire college, Brunel University
1994 - 1999 Senior Lecturer in Tourism Management and Head of Research for the School University of Brighton
1999 - 2009 Professor in Tourism and Marketing, University of Calgary
2010 Center of Economic Excellence (CoEE) Endowed Chair in Tourism and Economic Development, University of South Carolina

Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships

Dates Type Description Foundation/Entity
2006 Award Hudson, S., & Hudson, D. "Branded Entertainment: A New Advertising Technique, or Product Placement in Disguise."
2007 Award Best Refereed Paper, TTRA Conference, Hudson, S.& Miller, G. "Traveling to Troubled Countries: Ethical Perspectives on Tourism in Myanmar"
2009 Award University of Calgary Student Union Teaching Excellent Award
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