Seçkin KODAL

Seçkin KODAL is an Assistant Professor at Adıyaman University's Faculty of Tourism, Department of Tourism Guidance. He holds a Ph.D. in Tourism Management and has been affiliated with Adıyaman University since 2010, progressing from Research Assistant to his current position. His research focuses on management practices, human resources in tourism, and front office operations. Professional experience includes roles as Front Office Manager and Customer Service Officer at luxury hotels like Kempinski.

• Education: PhD in Tourism Management (2011–2022), Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University
• MA in Business Administration (2009–2010), Yeditepe University
• Bachelor's in Tourism Management (2003–2008), Yeditepe University

Research interests emphasize organizational change, leadership in tourism, and crisis management. Recent publications address post-pandemic customer value propositions, heritage hotel branding, and stakeholder perspectives in disaster-affected tourism regions.