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Dr. David Mc.A Baker is Professor of Hospitality Management in the Department of Business Administration, College of Business at Tennessee State University. With extensive industry experience as former Resort Manager in St. Kitts/Nevis and Tourism Division Advisor (2007-2014), he bridges academic theory and practical tourism management. His current research focuses on Caribbean tourism development, cruise industry dynamics, and online education applications in hospitality.
His academic credentials include:
- Ph.D. in Workforce Education & Development - Southern Illinois University (2003)
- M.S. in Hotel & Foodservice Management - Florida International University (1996)
- B.Sc. in Hotel Management - University of the West Indies, Jamaica (1988)
Dr. Baker's research examines sustainable tourism development in vulnerable island economies, cruise passenger behavior, medical tourism, and terrorism/health impacts on travel. His pandemic-era work analyzes online learning effectiveness in hospitality education through cross-cultural comparisons between US and Asian students. Recent publications demonstrate his focus on practical solutions for Caribbean tourism stakeholders.
His publication trends show increasing emphasis on sustainable tourism development (2021 Caribbean resident attitude studies) and pandemic adaptation (2020-2022 online education research), while maintaining core expertise in cruise industry analysis and Caribbean tourism planning. The interdisciplinary nature of his work spans tourism economics, educational technology, and destination management.
As an educator, Dr. Baker teaches Introduction to Hospitality, Restaurant & Foodservice Management, Events Management, and Management & Organization Behavior. His industry background provides students with practical insights into resort operations and tourism policy implementation. His advisory experience with Caribbean nations informs case studies and real-world problem-solving in the classroom.
Dr. Baker maintains active industry engagement through consulting for Caribbean tourism boards and resorts, ensuring his research addresses current sector challenges. This practical connection enhances both his teaching relevance and research applicability in tourism development contexts.
