Michail Toanoglou | Tourism Management | Research Excellence Award

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Research Excellence Award

Michail Toanoglou
ESSEC Business School, France
Michail Toanoglou
Affiliation ESSEC Business School
Country France
Scopus ID 22986620300
Documents 13
Citations 266
h-index 5
Subject Area Tourism Management
Event Business Global Awards
ORCID 0000-0003-1504-7744

Michail Toanoglou, a tourism and hospitality management scholar associated with ESSEC Business School in France. His work has contributed to research and professional practice in sustainable tourism, destination management, hospitality education, tourism policy, and tourism resilience. His academic career combines industry leadership experience with scholarly research and international educational administration in Europe and Asia.[1]

Abstract

Michail Toanoglou has established an interdisciplinary academic profile within the fields of tourism management, hospitality education, destination branding, and sustainable tourism systems. His research has focused on tourism sustainability indicators, tourism carrying capacity, digital transformation in tourism, destination competitiveness, and hospitality governance. In addition to academic contributions, he has held leadership positions in hospitality education and tourism consultancy projects across Europe and Asia. His scholarly work demonstrates a combination of theoretical investigation and applied tourism development strategies, particularly within sustainability-oriented tourism management frameworks.[2]

Keywords

Tourism Management, Sustainable Tourism, Destination Branding, Hospitality Education, Tourism Policy, Tourism Resilience, Tourism Governance, Hospitality Innovation, Carrying Capacity Assessment, Tourism Development, Smart Tourism, Hospitality Research, Destination Sustainability, Tourism Strategy, Hospitality Leadership

Introduction

The tourism and hospitality industry has increasingly emphasized sustainability, resilience, governance, and technological adaptation in response to evolving global economic and environmental conditions. Within this context, researchers and practitioners who integrate academic scholarship with professional tourism management experience contribute significantly to the advancement of tourism studies and destination development frameworks. Michail Toanoglou represents a professional profile that combines hospitality management expertise with academic leadership in tourism education and research.[3]

His career includes managerial responsibilities within hotel operations, academic administration in international hospitality programs, and research focused on sustainable tourism systems and tourism competitiveness. His involvement with educational institutions in France and South Korea, together with participation in international tourism consultancy projects, reflects the transnational character of his professional and academic engagements.[4]

Research Profile

Michail Toanoglou currently serves as Academic Director for the MSc in Hospitality Management (IMHI) and Professor of Management Practice at ESSEC Business School in France. His responsibilities include curriculum development, academic coordination, faculty supervision, executive education leadership, and student mentorship within hospitality and tourism programs.[5]

Prior to his appointment at ESSEC Business School, he held academic leadership positions at Woosong University and Jeonju University in South Korea, where he contributed to hospitality curriculum innovation, graduate supervision, and industry-academia collaboration initiatives. His professional background also includes operational management of hospitality enterprises in Greece and tourism consultancy assignments for regional development authorities and tourism organizations.

His educational background includes doctoral research in Hospitality and Tourism Management at Youngsan University, South Korea, with a dissertation examining sustainability awareness and customer behavior in hospitality environments. He also completed postgraduate studies in tourism management and hospitality management in the United Kingdom and Greece.

Research Contributions

Michail Toanoglou primarily address sustainability-oriented tourism governance, tourism destination competitiveness, hospitality sector innovation, and tourism resilience. His work on carrying capacity assessment explored the implications of sustainable tourism indicators for island destinations and tourism policy planning.

His publications concerning tourism observatories and sustainability governance contribute to ongoing discussions regarding evidence-based tourism monitoring systems and destination management structures. Research on tourism during crisis periods, including studies associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and tourism risk perception, has also addressed the relationship between media influence, tourist behavior, and destination recovery strategies.[4]

Additional scholarly contributions include studies on digital transformation in tourism, bibliometric analysis in hospitality research, tourism technology adaptation, and sustainable smart city communities connected to tourism destinations. These investigations have expanded understanding of technological integration within tourism management systems and hospitality education.

Alongside academic research, he has contributed to tourism consulting initiatives involving sustainable destination transformation, heritage-driven tourism development, tourism observatories, and executive hospitality education. These projects demonstrate the applied dimension of his work within tourism policy and regional development planning.[1]

Publications

Selected publications associated with Michail Toanoglou include research articles, tourism studies, and interdisciplinary analyses in hospitality and tourism management journals.[2]

  • Board Sustainability Governance and Environmental Citizenship in Global Hospitality Firms: Associations with Environmental Performance and Firm Value (2026).
  • Technological Advancements in Hospitality through Python-based Bibliometric Analysis (2025).
  • A Comparative Analysis of Tourism Observatories within the INSTO Network (2025).
  • Tourism Takes a Hit: The Devastating Impact of Terrorism on Iconic Destinations (2024).
  • Skills Mismatch and Digital Skill Shortages in Tourism: Impact on Graduate Employment and Implications for Higher Education (2024).
  • The Impact of Covid-19 Media Coverage on Tourist Awareness for Future Travelling (2020).
  • The Making of Data-Driven Sustainable Smart City Communities in Holiday Destinations (2020).
  • Carrying Capacity Assessment in Tourism: The Case of Northern Sporades Islands (2013).
  • Comparative Analysis of Carrying Capacity Indices for the Central Aegean Islands (2012).
  • Tourism Destination and Sustainable Development (2004).

Research Impact

Michail Toanoglou reflects sustained contributions to tourism and hospitality studies through academic publications, conference participation, and educational leadership. His citation record and Scopus-indexed publications demonstrate measurable engagement with international tourism scholarship.[3]

His research addressing sustainable tourism governance and destination carrying capacity has relevance for regional tourism policy and destination planning, particularly for island and heritage tourism systems. Furthermore, his studies related to digital transformation and tourism resilience align with contemporary developments within global tourism management research.[5]

Professional recognition associated with his academic activities includes the University President’s Award at Woosong University and the Best Research Paper Award at the 2017 TOSOK International Conference. He also maintains memberships within professional tourism organizations including GSTC, PATA, AMFORHT, and the World Rural Tourism Academic Committee.

Award Suitability

Michail Toanoglou demonstrates alignment with the objectives commonly associated with research excellence recognition within tourism and hospitality management. His interdisciplinary research portfolio, international academic leadership, and practical engagement in tourism strategy development collectively indicate sustained contributions to tourism scholarship and hospitality education.

The combination of academic publication activity, international consultancy experience, and participation in sustainability-oriented tourism initiatives supports recognition within the context of the Business Global Awards. His work contributes to broader discussions on tourism sustainability, tourism governance, hospitality innovation, and educational leadership within the tourism sector.

Conclusion

Michail Toanoglou has developed a multidimensional academic and professional career in tourism and hospitality management through research, teaching, educational leadership, and tourism consultancy. His scholarly investigations concerning sustainable tourism systems, destination management, tourism resilience, and hospitality governance have contributed to contemporary tourism discourse. Combined with international educational leadership and industry experience, these activities support his profile as a researcher and practitioner within the global tourism and hospitality academic community.

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Michail Toanoglou, Author ID 22986620300. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=22986620300
  2. Chemli, S., Toanoglou, M., & Valeri, M. (2020). The impact of Covid-19 media coverage on tourist’s awareness for future travelling.
    https://doi.org/10.1080/13683500.2020.1846502
  3. Toanoglou, M., Krabokoukis, T., & Papadimitriou, E. (2025). Technological advancements in hospitality through Python-based bibliometric analysis.
    https://doi.org/10.30958/ajt.12-4-2
  4. Sarkar, S.K., Toanoglou, M., & George, B. (2020). The making of data-driven sustainable smart city communities in holiday destinations.
    https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-08277-2_16
  5. Selda Uca,. & Michalis Toanoglou. (2017). A study on the effects of demographic factors on hotel selection process.
    https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/15980634.2017.1383763

Lina Zhong | Tourism marketing | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Lina Zhong – Tourism marketing – Best Researcher Award

Beijing international studies university | China

Profiles 

scholar

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📍Current Position

She currently holds the position of Professor and Executive Dean at the Institute for Big Data Research in Culture and Tourism at Beijing International Studies University, China. Her academic and administrative roles place her at the forefront of research and innovation in the fields of smart tourism and digital humanities. She has a strong academic and professional background that combines extensive research, teaching, and administrative experience.

📝Publication Achievements 

She has made significant contributions to the field of tourism and culture, with a remarkable publication record. She has published 86 papers, including 53 in English, 38 in SSCI, 6 in ISTP, and 3 in EI. Additionally, she has 16 CSSCI Chinese journal publications, 8 patents, and 1 software copyright. Her work has been cited 1357 times, with an H index of 18 and an I10 index of 31. This impressive citation record ranks her second among Mainland Chinese scholars in Google Scholar’s tourism management category.

 

🔍Ongoing Research 

Her ongoing research projects are diverse and impactful. These projects include the National Culture and Tourism Science and Technology Innovation Project, which focuses on developing a big data-assisted decision-making system for tourism governance. She is also leading a project commissioned by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism on smart tourism construction. Another notable project is funded by the Beijing Social Science Foundation Committee, which explores the overseas social media communication of Beijing’s image using big data. These projects highlight her commitment to advancing the application of big data and digital technologies in tourism and cultural studies.

🔬Research Interests 

Her research interests lie at the intersection of smart tourism, digital humanities, and cross-cultural communication in the digital era. She specializes in text quantitative analysis and spatial analysis based on big data, leveraging her strong innovative, scientific research, and teaching abilities to push the boundaries of these fields. Her work in these areas aims to enhance the understanding and development of digital culture, cultural tourism, and the application of big data in these domains.

🎓Academic Background 

Her academic journey is as distinguished as her professional one. She earned her Doctor of Philosophy in Human Geography from Peking University, where her dissertation focused on the perceptions of Chinese tourist destinations based on complex network theory and context analysis methods. She also holds a Master of Philosophy in Human Geography from Peking University and a Bachelor of Arts in Tourism Management from Beijing Forestry University. Her robust academic background has provided a strong foundation for her research and teaching endeavors

🏆Scholarships and Awards 

she has received numerous scholarships and awards throughout her career. These accolades reflect her excellence in research, teaching, and her contributions to the field of tourism and culture. She has been recognized with several teaching awards, and her courses are highly regarded, with one of her online courses on MOOCs attracting over 10,000 students and ranking first in tourism-related courses.

🌐Professional Associations 

She is actively involved in several professional associations, contributing to the advancement of her field through her membership and participation in various academic and professional organizations. These affiliations provide her with platforms to collaborate with other experts, share her research findings, and stay updated with the latest developments in her areas of interest.

 📚Training & Workshops 

Throughout her career,  she has participated in and conducted numerous training sessions and workshops. These activities underscore her commitment to continuous learning and professional development. By sharing her expertise and knowledge, she has trained and mentored many students and young scholars, helping them to develop their skills and advance their careers.

🎤Oral Presentations 

he has delivered numerous oral presentations at national and international conferences, sharing her research findings and insights with the academic community. Her presentations are well-received and often highlight the innovative and impactful nature of her work in smart tourism and digital humanities.

🧑‍🔬Tasks Completed as a Researcher 

As a researcher, she  has completed numerous significant tasks. These include leading 79 scientific research projects with a total funding of RMB 18.75 million, publishing extensively, applying for patents, and contributing to the preparation of 15 books. She has also been involved in numerous collaborative projects and has served as a principal investigator on several high-profile research initiatives.

🚀Success Factors 

The success of her career can be attributed to her strong academic background, innovative research, and dedication to teaching. Her ability to secure significant research funding, publish extensively, and contribute to major projects demonstrates her expertise and leadership in her field. Her work’s recognition and impact further highlight her contributions to the advancement of smart tourism and digital humanities.

🧪Publications & Laboratory Experience

Her publication record is extensive, with 86 papers published across various journals and conferences. She has also been involved in the application of 8 patents and the development of 1 software copyright. Her laboratory experience includes leading projects on tourism and digital humanities, utilizing big data analysis, and spatial analysis techniques to advance research in these areas.

Citations

Citations      1558

h-index         19

i10-index      36

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