Erose Sthapit

Erose Sthapit is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Marketing, International Business, and Tourism at Manchester Metropolitan University. He holds a PhD in Marketing (Consumer Behaviour in Tourism) from the University of Vaasa (Finland) and prior degrees from Finnish institutions. His research focuses on memorable tourism experiences, sharing economy platforms like Airbnb, and value co-creation/co-destruction dynamics. He serves on editorial boards for journals including Annals of Tourism Research and International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management.

Academically, he teaches tourism modules at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, supervising students across all academic levels. His teaching emphasizes interactive learning and student engagement. Professional experience includes roles as Research Specialist at Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences (2018–2021) and prior academic work in Finland.

Research interests span culinary tourism, wellness tourism, and the impact of technology (e.g., AI) on hospitality services. He actively publishes on topics such as tourist behavior, sustainability practices, and experiential travel. His work integrates psychological theories with tourism phenomena, emphasizing practical applications for industry stakeholders.

Editorial and academic leadership roles reflect his commitment to advancing tourism scholarship. Current research agendas include exploring post-pandemic hotel recovery strategies, digital transformation in tourism, and the role of eudaimonic feelings in tourism experiences.