Tuna Karatepe

Tuna Karatepe is an Assistant Professor and currently serves as Vice Dean at the Faculty of Tourism, Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) in TRNC-Famagusta. He is actively involved in academic leadership and graduate supervision within the tourism and hospitality domain.

Education:

• PhD in Tourism Management, Eastern Mediterranean University (2022)
• MBA in Business Administration, Eastern Mediterranean University (2004)
• BA in Tourism and Hotel Management, Eastern Mediterranean University (1997–2001)
• Associate Degree in Tourism and Hotel Management, Eastern Mediterranean University (1995–1997)

His research interests focus on contemporary issues in tourism and hospitality, including green human resource management, environmental commitment of employees, yacht tourism, casino tourism, and promotion of local flavors. His work often centers on the socio-economic and environmental impacts of tourism in the context of Northern Cyprus.

Although no publications are listed in the provided text, his ongoing supervision of multiple graduate theses indicates active research engagement in sustainable and responsible tourism practices.

Scientific Awards:

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Advising and Grants:
Dr. Karatepe is currently supervising one PhD student and four Master’s students on diverse topics such as yacht tourism, green HRM, local flavor promotion, and casino tourism. These theses reflect his mentorship in empirical, socially relevant tourism research. No information on research grants is available in the text.

Labs and Research Teams:
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