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Pennington-Gray, Lori
Professor
Lori Pennington-Gray is a leader in tourism crisis management. She currently is the director of the Richardson Family SmartState Center for Economic Excellence in Tourism and Economic Development. She has a strong commitment to enhancing the industry and aiding in strategic policy decisions. Pennington-Gray's work converts research into practice. She has experience working with a variety of stakeholders from the public and private sector to non-government and community-based organizations.
Biographical Profile
- College
- Hosp., Retail, & Sport Mgmt
- Department
- Hotel, Restaurant & Tour Mgmt
- Tenure Status
- Tenured
Interest Background
- Interest Keywords
- Tourism crisis management,
Destination resilience,
Crisis preparedness,
Stakeholder networks,
Visitor assistance programs and incident management,
Risk perceptions and personal protective behaviors,
Risk and crisis communication,
Safety climate and perceptions of safety,
Destination management and marketing
Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships
| Dates | Type | Description | Foundation/Entity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Award | Fellow of the Academy of Leisure Sciences | University of South Carolina |
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