Rachel Chin-wahLam | Tourism | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Rachel Chin-wahLam | Tourism | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Rachel Chin-wahLam, School of Professional Education and Executive Development, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong

Dr. Rachel Chin-wah Lam is a dedicated researcher specializing in hospitality and tourism. 🏨 Her work delves into understanding the capabilities, attitudes, and behaviors of individuals, particularly frontline employees, in these industries. She explores areas such as cultural intelligence, emotional intelligence, job satisfaction, emotional labor strategies, and green behaviors within hospitality research. Additionally, her focus extends to tourism studies, where she examines tourists’ perceptions and subsequent behavioral intentions. 🌍 In response to the dynamic nature of today’s world, Dr. Lam also investigates well-being within hospitality and tourism contexts, with a particular interest in the life satisfaction of residents. Through her insightful research, she aims to make meaningful contributions to the fields of human resources management and organizational behavior, providing valuable insights for industry practitioners and academics alike. πŸŽ“

Publication Profile:

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Research Focus:

Dr. Rachel Chin-wah Lam’s research primarily focuses on two key areas within the hospitality and tourism domain: the impact of cultural intelligence and emotional labor on job satisfaction among luxury hotel employees, and the influence of smart tourism applications on destination image and behavioral intention. 🏨 Her work not only examines the internal dynamics of employee satisfaction but also delves into the external factors shaping tourist perceptions and behaviors. Through her studies, Dr. Lam seeks to enhance our understanding of these intricate relationships and contribute valuable insights to the fields of human resources management and destination marketing. 🌍

 

publication Top Notes:

πŸ“„ “The impacts of cultural intelligence and emotional labor on the job satisfaction of luxury hotel employees” by Lam, R., Cheung, C., Lugosi, P. (Published in 2022, International Journal of Hospitality Management)
πŸ”— Cited by: 26

πŸ“„ “The influence of smart tourism applications on perceived destination image and behavioral intention: The moderating role of information search behavior” by Tavitiyaman, P., Qu, H., Tsang, W.-S.L., Lam, C.-W.R. (Published in 2021, Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management)
πŸ”— Cited by: 88

πŸ“„ “Re-Building Students’ Post-COVID-19 Confidence in Courses, Curriculum and Careers for Tourism, Hospitality, and Events” by Siow, M.L., Lockstone-Binney, L., Fraser, B., Bourkel, T., Baum, T. (Published in 2021, Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Education)
πŸ”— Cited by: 12

πŸ“„ “Smart tourism application and destination image: mediating role of theory of mind (ToM)” by Tavitiyaman, P., Qu, H., Tsang, W.-S.L., Lam, C.-W.R. (Published in 2021, Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research)
πŸ”— Cited by: 13

πŸ“„ “The Impacts of Cultural and Emotional Intelligence on Hotel Guest Satisfaction: Asian and Non-Asian Perceptions of Staff Capabilities” by Lam, R., Cheung, C., Lugosi, P. (Published in 2021, Journal of China Tourism Research)
πŸ”— Cited by: 14