Tourism and Hospitality Management (PhD)

RUSEL School of Business & Technology – London, UK

Program Overview

RSBTU’s PhD in Tourism and Hospitality Management is a premier research program designed for scholars, strategic consultants, and academic leaders seeking to transform the global travel and service industries. The program covers strategic tourism development, hospitality leadership, sustainable tourism practices, cultural tourism, service innovation, digital guest experience, and policy evaluation.nnCandidates are trained in advanced research methodologies and encouraged to conduct interdisciplinary work integrating business strategy, environmental science, cultural studies, and technology management. Areas of focus include post-pandemic tourism resilience, smart tourism ecosystems, destination branding, tourism economics, and inclusive hospitality models.nnStudents collaborate with global tourism boards, hotel chains, and sustainability organizations. The program encourages publication in top tourism journals and active participation in global hospitality conferences. Graduates contribute to reshaping the future of tourism education, policy-making, and experiential service design.

Scope of Program

Prepares scholars for top-tier faculty roles, tourism consultancy, international policy advisory positions, resort innovation leadership, and destination development strategy.

Importance of Program Today

Tourism accounts for a major share of global GDP. Amid evolving customer expectations and sustainability concerns, expert researchers are vital to guide the industry into a tech-driven and responsible future.

List of Subjects

– Global Tourism Theory – Hospitality Strategy – Sustainable Tourism Practices – Research Methods in Social Sciences – Digital Transformation in Hospitality – Service Experience Design – Destination Planning & Policy Studies

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