July 2026
Volume 27, Issue 3
Newsletter of School of Hotel & Tourism Management
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
PUBLICATIONS
Alizadeh, M., and Leung, D. (2026). Influencer-Generated Content Congruency: Scale Development, Validation and Effect. Journal of Travel & Tourism Marketing, 43(5), 675-694.

Alizadeh, M., Leung, D., and Gursoy, D. (2026). Influencer Marketing in Hospitality and Tourism: A Systematic Literature Review and Research Agenda. International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, 38(6), 1880-1909.

Bianco, S., Moyle, B., and Zhang, H. (2026). Counteracting Disruption: Examining Hotel Strategies to Deter Short-Term Lease Market Entry. Journal of Travel Research, 65(6), 1747-1765.

Chan, J. (2026). AI-Generated Versus Human-Filmed Clips: Cognitive and Sensory Mechanisms in Gastronomic Experience Activation. International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, 38(6), 1973-1994.

Doan, T., Truong, T.L.H., Huang, W.J., El-Manstrly, D., and Ha, V.S. (2026). Creating Spiritual Values in Tourism: Insights From Buddhist Monks and Tour Operators. Journal of Travel Research, 65(6), 1728-1746.

Fan, Y., Wang, X., Yan, J., and Kucukusta, D. (2026). Too Mindful to be Bored? A Dynamic Lens on State Mindfulness Among Hospitality Frontline Employees. Tourism Management, 114, 105385.

Gu, H., Chon, K., Song, X., and Xie, X. (2026). AI for Tourism and Hospitality Education in China: Policies, Challenges and Prospect. Journal of Teaching in Travel & Tourism, 26(2), 128-143.

Kim, H., Shin, S., and Shin, H.H. (2026). Enhancing the Authenticity of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Designed Souvenirs. Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Research, 50(5), 726-741.

Li, Y., Wen, L., Qiu, R.T.R., and Liu, C. (2026). Housing Wealth, Mortgage Debt, and Tourism Demand: Navigating Urban-Rural Institutional Divides and Financial Constraints in the Context of China. Tourism Management, 114, 105381.

Liu, B., Moyle, B., Kralj, A., and Leung, D. (2026). Inspiration and Pro-Environmental Behaviour in Virtual Nature-Based Tourism. Journal of Sustainable Tourism, 34(5), 1373-1402.

Liu-Lastres, B., Wen, H., and Huang, W.J. (2026). Artificial Intelligence and the Future of the Workforce: A Critical Reflection on General Trends and Hospitality Implications. International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, 38(6), 1843-1859.

McKercher, B. (2026). Seniors and the Cessation of Travel. Tourism Management, 114, 105344.

Nisha, F., and Cheung, C. (2026). Cultural Familiarity and Novelty in Female Muslim Tourism. Tourism Geographies, 28(3), 521-544.

Song, H.Y., Li, G., and Wu, D.C. (2026). A Review of the Second Tourism Forecasting Competition for Post-Pandemic Recovery. Annals of Tourism Research, 119, 104207.

Wang, J., Tao, Z., Chi, C.G.Q., and Li, M. (2026). Enhancing Hospitality for Families with Autistic Children: Toward an Actionable Service Framework. International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, 38(5), 1524-1543.

Wong, C.U.I., Zhang, C., Ren, L., and Leung, D. (2026). Bibliometric Analysis on Chinese Tour Guiding Research 2000–2025. Journal of China Tourism Research, 22(2), 331-365.

Xu, J.B., McKercher, B., and Ho, P.S.Y. (2026). Switch to Another Destination or Stay? A New Lens of the Dual Role of Perceived Destination Crisis Preparedness and Sensitivity. Journal of Travel Research, 65(6), 1651-1670.

Yan, J., Wang, X., Li, M., and Kucukusta, D. (2026). Supervisor Bottom-Line Mentality in the Hospitality Industry: The Role of Anxiety and Mindfulness. Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Research, 50(5), 759-775.

Yang, B., Luo, A.A., Fang, Y., and Wu, L.L. (2026). How Perceived Social Mobility Affects Tourism Expenditure: A Cross-Cultural Perspective. Tourism Management, 114, 105372.

Yang, T., Chen, J., and Wu, J. (2026). Sustainable Harmony: Exploring the Impact of Glamping Attributes on Tourist Satisfaction Through Mixed Text Mining Techniques. Journal of Destination Marketing & Management, 40, 101070.

Zhang, S., and Shi, X.C. (2026). Breaking the Glass Ceiling: A Multisource Perspective on Empowering Female Leadership in the Ningxia Wine Region of China. International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, 38(5), 1644-1661.

Zhao, Q., Li, H., Wang, B., Xu, P., and Jin, P. (2026). Unveiling Dynamic Determinants of Tourism Competitiveness: Analysis Integrating Multimodal Data and Spatiotemporal Machine Learning. Journal of Travel Research, 65(6), 1871-1894.

Zou, Y., Zhong, H., Hao, F., and Ng, W. (2026). Reflective Versus Brooding Rumination: Impact on Tour Guides' Emotion, Flexibility, and Resilience. Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Research, 50(5), 706-725.



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