Kwanglim Seo

Kwanglim Seo is an Associate Professor and Director of the Master of Science in Travel Industry Management (MS-TIM) Program at the School of Travel Industry Management, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. He holds a Ph.D. in Hospitality Management from The Pennsylvania State University and an M.S. in International Hospitality Management from the University of Strathclyde. His roles include teaching, research leadership, and program administration.

• Education: Ph.D. in Hospitality Management (Pennsylvania State University), M.S. in International Hospitality Management (University of Strathclyde)

Dr. Seo specializes in strategic decision-making frameworks within hospitality and tourism, with interdisciplinary applications spanning finance, management, and policy analysis. His work has been supported by grants from the USDA and SSRI.

• Awards: Creative Eateries Singapore Endowed Faculty Fellow

Prior to his academic career, Dr. Seo gained international industry experience at Holiday Inn Hotel (Glasgow, U.K.), Accor hotel (Tenerife, Spain), and Riviera Hotel (Daejeon, Korea). He also taught finance and accounting courses at Pennsylvania State University.