معرفی
Dr. Jihee Kim serves as an Associate Professor in the School of Business at North Carolina Central University, leveraging extensive industry experience in global hospitality organizations to inform her academic work in tourism economics and consumer behavior.
Her educational foundation includes:
- Ph.D. in Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management from The Pennsylvania State University
- M.S. in Workforce Education and Development from The Pennsylvania State University
- M.S. in Hotel, Restaurant, and Recreation Management from The Pennsylvania State University
- B.S. in Hotel Administration from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Her research critically examines service marketing frameworks within hospitality operations, with specialized focus on Destination Management Organizations' economic impact and tourism sustainability. Industry tenure at MGM Grand, Hilton, and Korean Airline provides empirical grounding for her investigations into consumer decision-making patterns in luxury service environments.
Professional development includes advanced certifications in hospitality analytics (CAHTA, CHIA) and evidence-based pedagogy (ACUE, DEOC), directly enhancing curriculum design for tourism management programs.
