Cynthia S. Deale

Cynthia S. Deale is a Professor in the School of Hospitality Leadership at East Carolina University (ECU), part of the College of Business in Greenville, North Carolina. She is actively engaged in academic and professional leadership, with a strong focus on hospitality and tourism education.

Her research centers on teaching and learning in hospitality and tourism, sustainable hospitality, management practices, and service quality. She has a special emphasis on the scholarship of teaching and learning and sustainable tourism development. Her work bridges academic inquiry with practical applications in the hospitality industry.

Dr. Deale has published over 60 refereed journal articles, demonstrating a sustained and impactful research trajectory in hospitality education and sustainability. Her publications reflect a consistent focus on pedagogical innovation and environmental stewardship within the tourism sector.

She served as president of the International Council on Hotel, Restaurant & Institutional Education, a prominent professional organization, and has delivered seminars and workshops internationally, contributing to global knowledge exchange in hospitality education.

Dr. Deale advises students and leads research initiatives within the School of Hospitality Leadership. While specific grants are not listed, her extensive publication record and leadership roles suggest active engagement in funded or institutionally supported scholarly activities.

She is affiliated with the School of Hospitality Leadership, which is dedicated to advancing education and research in hospitality management, sustainable tourism, and service leadership.