Brief Information

  • Education: I hold a PhD in Tourism & Hospitality Management from the #1 program in the US, in addition to Master’s degrees in International Economics, Strategic Management, and an MBA, as well as additional certificate programs.
  • Research: I have conducted over 50 research projects exploring the sustainability of tourism worldwide and developing innovative methods to measure and enhance customer experience in tourism and hospitality.
  • Government: I developed multiple government programs and worked with decision-makers at all levels while serving as the director of a governmental agency, governor’s advisor, and in other leadership roles.
  • Industry: I served as the CEO of major companies, led over a dozen innovative projects, and provided consulting services to top international corporations.
  • Nonprofit: I have led several international organizations, including serving as President of AIESEC, National President of JCI International, and currently as Chair of the Research Advisory Board of MPI Global and leader of the Tourism Impacts Network.
  • Publications: I have authored over 50 papers in leading international academic journals, cited by over a thousand research groups worldwide. I have also contributed to books, encyclopedia entries, book chapters, and industry papers.
  • Public Presentations: I have delivered over 50 presentations at international conferences and events for academics, travel agencies, hotels, short-term rentals, event planners, and other industry stakeholders.
  • Planned Events: I have designed, planned, and organized over 300 business events, including innovation and investment forums, conferences, and workshops. I received a national award for the best business event.
  • Tourism and Leisure Experience: I have visited more than 60 countries, stayed in over 1,000 hotels, completed over 200 flights, conducted over 50 research projects, and collaborated with partners in 25 countries.
  • Personal Qualities: I possess the highest levels of creativity and strategic thinking, exceptional work efficiency and intensity, a passion for launching new projects, and a strong willingness to contribute to global change-making initiatives.
  • Hobbies: My hobbies include yachting (crossed the Atlantic Ocean), aircraft piloting, RVing, mountain skiing, snowboarding, windsurfing, wakeboarding, reading and writing books, playing and composing music, swimming, cycling, running, tennis, hiking, painting, and organizing kids’ events.