Mei Fung Tang

Dr. Mei Fung (Candy) Tang is an Instructional Associate Professor in the Department of Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourism at Texas A&M University since 2022. She holds a PhD from Victoria University, Australia, with a thesis on tourism economics, and has prior tenure-track experience at the University of Macau (2012-2021). Her expertise spans integrated resort management, revenue management, talent development, and tourism economics.

Education:

• BA in Hotel and Catering Management, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
• MA in Adult Training and Human Resources Development, University of Technology Sydney
• PhD in Business & Law, Victoria University, Australia

Research Interests: Focuses on hospitality industry challenges including employee retention strategies, revenue optimization models, and technology adoption in hotels. Her work integrates tourism economics principles with practical operational strategies.

Professional Contributions: Previously served as Graduate Program Coordinator for MSc Integrated Resort Management at University of Macau (2018-2021), overseeing 10 thesis committees. Active in curriculum development and adult education methodologies.

Labs/Teams: Engaged with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and collaborates on industry-research partnerships in hospitality training and policy analysis.