Khalil Rami - Sustainable Development - Best Researcher Award
Breda University of Applied Sciences - Netherlands
AUTHOR PROFILE
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS 🎓
Dr. Khalil Rami is a distinguished Associate Professor in Tourism with a PhD in Tourism. Since 2012, he has been a prominent academic at Bethlehem University, Palestine, where he has contributed significantly to the field of tourism through both teaching and research. His key qualifications include senior lecturing roles in various aspects of tourism such as Planning & Development, European Tourism Policies, Politics and (In)stable Regions, and Socio-cultural and Environmental Impact Studies.
MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES 🌐
Dr. Rami is an esteemed member of numerous professional organizations. He is associated with the ATLAS Association for Tourism and Leisure Education and the ISA International Sociologist Association, where he has served as President of Research Committee 50 and Vice President for the 2018-2025 term. His editorial contributions include roles with the Journal of Tourism Planning & Development, Current Issues in Tourism, Tourism Analysis, the Journal of Politics and Law, and the International Journal of Tourism Cities, among others.
FIELD RESEARCH SUPERVISION 🌍
Throughout his career, Dr. Rami has supervised extensive field research projects across diverse global destinations. His supervision includes student fieldwork in locations such as Ko Samui, Phuket, Bali, Singapore, Siem Reap, and various sites in Vietnam, analyzing tourism development, supply and demand, cross-cultural studies, and market dynamics.
CONSULTING EXPERIENCE 🌟
Dr. Rami has provided expert consulting services in tourism development, notably contributing to the Master Plan for Bethlehem Governorate, Palestine. His consultancy work involves extensive structural planning, including infrastructure and tourism project development, in collaboration with Khatib & Alami Consulting Company and ARUP Consulting Company.
RESEARCH & POLICY CONTRIBUTIONS 📚
In 2018, Dr. Rami participated in significant research for the TRAN Committee on Overtourism, contributing to policy discussions and responses to the impacts of overtourism. His research, published in collaboration with renowned experts, addresses the challenges and potential policy solutions for managing overtourism.
CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES & PRESENTATIONS 🗣️
Dr. Rami has presented papers at numerous international conferences, including on topics such as community-based tourism planning in Palestine and cultural tourism. His contributions to the academic discourse extend to lectures and workshops on the socio-cultural and environmental impacts of tourism.
ADVISORY & BOARD MEMBERSHIP 📋
In addition to his academic roles, Dr. Rami serves on several advisory boards, including the Cambridge Scholars Publishing Advisory Board and the Advisory Board for the London Journal of Tourism, Sport, and Creative Industries. His role in these boards underscores his influence in shaping tourism research and policy.
NOTABLE PUBLICATION
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- Stakeholders' Perspective on Smart Tourism Development: A Case Study of the West Bank, Palestine
Authors: Isaac, R.K., Dodeen, S.
Year: 2024
Journal: Management and Sustainabil
- To Tip or Not to Tip? Explaining Tipping Behavior in Restaurants with Service-Inclusive Pricing
Authors: Fernandez, S., Gössling, S., Martin-Rios, C., Isaac, R., Lunde, M.
Year: 2024
Journal: International Journal of Hospitality Management
- Customers’ Perceptions and Responses to Hotels’ Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Orientation: The Case of Bethlehem Hotels, Palestine
Authors: Isaac, R.K., Mzembe, A.N., Andon, R.
Year: 2024
Journal: Current Issues in Tourism
- Pilgrimage Tourism in Palestine: The Backbone of the Palestinian Economy
Authors: Isaac, R.K.
Year: 2023
Book: Perspectives on Asian Tourism
- Changing Practices of Tourism Stakeholders in Covid-19 Affected Destinations
Authors: Çakmak, E., Isaac, R.K., Butler, R.
Year: 2023
Book: Changing Practices of Tourism Stakeholders in Covid-19 Affected Destinations