Dr. Meng's research focuses on tourism destination marketing and management, tourism economic impact, quality of life, and tourist experience and behavioral study. Dr. Meng has strong data analysis skills on both quantitative and qualitative research methods.
Biographical Profile
College
Hosp., Retail, & Sport Mgmt
Department
Hotel, Restaurant & Tour Mgmt
Tenure Status
Tenured
International Activity
International Activities
Yes
Type of Activity
Research, Service
Countries
China
Description
Research collaboration
Institution/Entity
Bejing International Studies Unviversity
Institutional Focus Areas
Behavioral Sciences, Social Sciences
Extended Residence in Foreign Country
Yes
(China)
Speaks Non-English Language
Yes
(Chinese)
Interest Background
Do you include students in your research?
Graduates
Interest Keywords
Destination marketing, community tourism, tourist behavior, quality of life, tourism experience, tourism economic impact,
Institutional Focus Areas
Behavioral Sciences, Social Sciences
Personal Focus Areas
Tourism Management, Tourism Marketing, Economic development
Professional Preparation(Education & Training)
Dates
Institution
Location
Degree
Field of Study
08/2002 - 08/2006
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia
Ph.D.
Hospitality and Tourism Management
08/1998 - 07/2001
Beijing International Studies Univeristy
Beijing, China
M.A.
Tourism Economics
08/1992 - 07/1996
Beijing International Studies University
Beijing, China
B.A.
Hospitality Management
Memberships & Professional Activities
Dates
Type
Description
Institution/Entity
04/2004 - Present
Membership
Travel and Tourism Research Association
Positions & Appointments
Dates
Description
Institution/Entity
08/1996 - 02/2002
Instructor/Lecturer, Beijing International Studies University
09/2006 - 12/2010
Assistant Professor, Ohio University
01/2011 - Present
Assistant Professor, University of South Carolina
Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships
Dates
Type
Description
Foundation/Entity
2007
Award
Best Paper Award, 2007 International CHRIE Conference
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