Eric Zvaniga

Eric Zvaniga serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Tourism & Hospitality Management department within the Faculty of Management at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan Campus. His academic focus spans managerial thought, ethics, management information systems, and negotiation skills for undergraduate and international student cohorts across UBC campuses.

Education:

• Doctor of Business Administration, Tourism (2020), Athabasca University
• MBA in Project Management (2009), Athabasca University
• Post Baccalaureate in Management (2006), Athabasca University

Research Focus: Dr. Zvaniga investigates tourists' experiences across seasonal settings to develop destination involvement and place attachment theories. His work bridges academic research with industry transformation in the global tourism sector through interdisciplinary approaches combining management theory, behavioral analysis, and strategic planning.

Publication Analysis: Recent publications (2015-2020) demonstrate concentrated expertise in tourism destination dynamics, examining lifestyle influences, business intelligence applications, and psychological attachment mechanisms. Earlier works (1979-1995) reveal foundational contributions to information systems in healthcare and financial technology, showcasing an evolving research trajectory from technical systems to human-centered tourism management.

Professional Integration: Complementing his academic role, Zvaniga leverages executive experience as Global Data Strategy and Governance Manager at Cisco Systems, Inc., alongside entrepreneurial engagements in tourism strategy development where he examines organizational vision creation and long-range sustainability planning.