Asia Pacific Centre for Hospitality Research

Overview

The Asia Pacific Centre for Hospitality Research (APCHR) was established to advance research at the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management (SHTM) and foster local and international collaboration. Its focus spans hospitality, tourism, leisure, culinary arts, and events, with a commitment to sustainable industry development and community wellbeing. APCHR serves as an interdisciplinary platform for researchers to exchange innovative ideas, conduct research and consultancy projects, and contribute to real-world problem-solving and academic excellence.

 

Vision

We aim to establish a leading research hub that supports applied, transformative, and theoretical studies in hospitality and tourism, positioning ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ University as a regional and global leader in hospitality research.

 

Mission

We envision to enhance transformative and interdisciplinary research pertaining to the fields of hospitality and tourism within the Asia Pacific region. Accordingly, we strive to:

  1. Support scholars in conducting interdisciplinary research in hospitality, and tourism, with a focus on sustainability, health, and wellbeing.
  2. Foster collaborations and partnerships with local and international colleagues, research centers, and industry stakeholders.
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Research Areas

Research Areas 1

Tourism & Hospitality

  • Branding & Promotions in Tourism & Hospitality
  • Tourism & Hospitality Service Marketing
  • Consumer Behaviour
  • Hospitality & Hotel Management
  • Human Resources in Tourism & Hospitality
  • Service Quality & Recovery
  • Food & Beverage Management
Research Areas 2

Food & Culinary Studies

  • Culinary Studies & Gastronomy
  • Food Cultural Studies
  • Nutritional Wellbeing
  • Future Food Innovation & Technology
  • Sustainable Food Systems & Consumer Intelligence
Research Areas 3

Destinations & Tourism Experiences

  • Tourism Impacts & Responsible Travel
  • Heritage & Cultural Tourism
  • Destination Management & Competitiveness
  • Experience Economy
  • Tourism & Citizenship
Research Areas 4

Events & Business Tourism

  • Business Travel & MICE
  • Event Studies & Communication
  • Sustainable / Green Events
Research Areas 5

Sustainability & Societal Development

  • Sustainability in Tourism & Hospitality
  • Sustainable Service Industries
  • Localising the SDGs
  • Tourism & Migration (Mobilities)