Albert G. Assaf

Albert G. Assaf is a Professor and Hadelman Family Faculty Fellow in the Department of Hospitality & Tourism Management at the Isenberg School of Management, University of Massachusetts-Amherst. He holds editorial roles in multiple journals including Editor-in-Chief of Tourism Economics and Associate Editor positions in Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Research and International Journal of Hospitality Management.

His education includes a PhD in Managerial Economics (University of Western Sydney, 2007), alongside graduate diplomas in Quantitative Methods and Mathematical Science. Prior roles include Assistant and Associate Professor positions at UMass Amherst and Victoria University-Australia.

Research focuses on applied economics, statistics, tourism/transport economics, and revenue management. His work integrates Bayesian methods, econometrics, and operations research to analyze hospitality industry dynamics, strategic management, and performance measurement.

Recipient of prestigious awards including the Richard M. & Nancy S. Kelleher Teacher Award (2018-2019), Thea Sinclair Award (2016), and multiple Dean Research Excellence Awards. His publications emphasize methodological innovation in tourism and hospitality research.

Professional service includes editorial leadership across 10+ journals and academic governance roles. Teaching expertise spans managerial economics, applied statistics, and strategic management courses.