Sameer Hosany

Sameer Hosany is a Professor of Marketing and Head of Department at the School of Business and Management, Royal Holloway University of London. His research focuses on the intersection of psychology, marketing, and tourism, particularly consumer behavior and emotional experiences. He has published extensively in top journals like Tourism Management and Journal of Business Research, earning multiple awards including the Charles R. Goeldner Article of Excellence Award and recognition as a Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher (2021). He has supervised six doctoral students and served as an editorial board member for Journal of Travel Research. His work bridges academic rigor with practical impact, addressing challenges in sustainable behavior, women entrepreneurship, and human-technology interaction.

Education:

• PhD in Marketing, University of Surrey
• Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (Distinction), Royal Holloway
• MSc Tourism Marketing (Distinction), University of Surrey
• BSc Management (First Class), University of Mauritius

Research Interests: Hosany’s work explores consumer decision-making, tourism behavior, and the application of quantitative methods like SEM and PLS. Recent projects include studies on children’s sustainable practices, self-tracking technologies, and the psychological drivers behind travel motivations. His research on destination marketing has been recognized in celebratory collections by the Travel and Tourism Research Association.

Awards & Media Engagement:

• Recipient of Golden Globe nomination for Squid Game S2 (2025)
• Featured in global media outlets like CBC, Washington Post, and The Conversation
• Contributor to policy discussions on brand trust (e.g., Post Office, Boeing) and tourism sustainability (Venice visitor caps)

Administration: Current roles include Head of Department and past roles as Marketing Subject Group Convenor. He advocates for integrative teaching that links research and pedagogy, designing courses like Quantitative Methods for Doctoral Students.