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AWARD RECIPIENTS

THEREPS 2023

Congratulations!

Best Paper: Full Paper – 1st Place

Le Bich Ngoc Jennifer Vo, Jihye Min, and Harold Lee

University of North Texas

Best Paper: Full Paper – 2nd Place

Boyu Lin, Woojin Lee, Rui Yang, and Egon Lim

Arizona State University

Best Paper: Full Paper – 2nd Place

Kyung Eun Lee, Hae Youn Min, and Jinmoo Heo

Yonsei University

Best Undergraduate Completed Research – 1st Place

Nicky Wanfeng Xu, Eunha Lena Jeong, Yang Xu, Nhu Melanie Cao, and SoJung Lee

Iowa State University

University of Hawaii

Best Undergraduate Completed Research – 2nd Place

Myeongjun Shin, Chaeeun Yoon, and Jaeseok Lee

Gangneung-Wonju National University

Best Undergraduate Completed Research – 2nd Place

Bryan Miller, Seunghyun Brian Park, and Katelyn Kim

St. John’s University

Undergraduate Research Best Proposal Research

Lukas Biermann, Tyler Dahms, Alice Kim, Diana Talamantes-Valles, JaeMin Cha, and Seunghyun Kim

Michigan State University

Best Poster Award

Chihyung Michael Ok and Seunghyun Brian Park

Temple University

St. John’s University

Best Poster Award

Kim Hung Jacky Leung, Gina Lopez, Joong-Won Lee, HeeKyung Sung, & Veda Ward

California State University, Northridge

Excellence in Mentoring

Jinmoo Heo

Yonsei University

Excellence in Mentoring

SoJung Lee

Iowa State University

Excellent Service Award

Chihyung Michael Ok

Temple University

Excellent Service Award

HeeKyung Sung

California State University, Northridge

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SPECIAL SEMINARS

Research Workshop: Statistical Analysis in Social Science

Presenter: Dr. Jeong-Yeol Park

Friday 4/14, 2:45 – 3:45 PM / Gramercy Park B

This workshop is designed to help students understand how to use Jamovi as a powerful tool for statistical analysis. Jamovi is a free statistical software that can serve as a viable alternative to SPSS or SAS, and is built on top of R. Through this workshop, students will acquire practical skills and develop confidence to apply data analytics in their own projects and decision-making processes. After completing the workshop, students will receive a certificate of completion. To register for the workshop, please fill out the registration form. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to expand your statistical analysis skills!

Educational Workshop & Networking

Guest Speaker: Mr. Dennis Baloglu

Friday 4/14, 1:00 – 2:30 PM / Gramercy Park B

 

The guest speaker, Mr. Dennis Baloglu, will share his experience in analytics to provide undergraduate students with a roadmap to a career in hospitality analytics. He worked as a marketing and data visualization analyst at MGM Resorts and currently works as a data analyst for a brand development company. Additionally, Mr. Baloglu is an instructor at UNLV and developed the first undergraduate hospitality course focused solely on data analytics. Through this workshop, undergraduate students will have the opportunity to connect with professionals and students from diverse schools, expanding their knowledge about the career opportunities in data analytics in the hospitality industry. Join this educational workshop to learn more!

Keynote Talk: Journey with Students

Guest Speakers: Drs. Chihyung Michael Ok & Saehya Ann

Friday 4/14, 5:30 – 6:00 PM / Park Terrace 

 

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“GIVING HEART TO KAHTEA”

Dear KAHTEA Members and Friends

On behalf of the Korea America Hospitality & Tourism Educators Association (KAHTEA) Board of Directors, I would like to express my sincere appreciation for your consideration of a donation to our association.

Your generous donation can provide scholarships for graduate and undergraduate students, support registration and travelers who need help, award student research, and organize workshops for members.

KAHTEA is committed to promoting, supporting, and recognizing professional leadership for hospitality & tourism educators in Korea and America.

We are incredibly grateful for your support and look forward to all of the ways we will be able to serve KAHTEA members in 2023!

Respectfully,

Kwangsoo Park, Ph.D.

President, Korea America Hospitality & Tourism Educators Association

Kwangsoo.park@ndsu.edu

(701) 231-7355

For donation, visit the KAHTEA donation webpage: http://kahtea.org/2023/02/giving-heart-to-kahtea/

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CALL FOR PAPERS – THEREPS 2023

 

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THEREPS 2023

April 14-15, 2023

New York-New York Hotel & Casino

Las Vegas, USA

Abstract Submission Due: Friday, March 10, 2023

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Dear Colleagues,

The board member of the Korea America Hospitality and Tourism Educators Association is pleased to announce the Call for Papers for the 2023 THEREPS (Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Conference for Researchers, Educators, Practitioners, and Students).

The THEREPS conference committee invites researchers, educators, practitioners, and students who would like to share their knowledge, business know-how, and valuable experiences. Conference attendees will share their expertise through completed research, research-in-progress, case studies, or open discussion in stand-up presentation, poster presentation, or undergraduate research forum.

 

Presentations will be available in the following formats:

1. Refereed research presentations

Research presentations should be based on either theoretical or empirical studies that demonstrate sound research questions, research methodology, and implications. Stand-up or poster presentation formats will be available.

2. Undergraduate Student Research Forum

The Undergraduate Student Research Forum is designed to provide undergraduate students with opportunities to present their research proposals, case studies, or completed studies. Stand-up presentation format is only available. The faculty advisor must attend the conference with the student presenter.

 

Extended Abstracts Submission Guideline (applicable to all formats)

– All extended abstracts will go through a double-blind review process.

– English is an official language. Abstracts will be accepted in English only.

– Extended abstracts should be submitted in MS Word (Times New Roman Font, size 12, and double-spaced) and should not exceed 1,500 words (not including references and tables).

– Please submit the extended abstracts to the conference EasyChair system: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=thereps2023

– For inquiries regarding abstract submission, please contact the Chair of Research, Dr. Jeongyeol Park at Jeong-Yeol.Park@ucf.edu.

– Note that extended abstracts will be reviewed only for the best paper selection and will not be included in the conference proceedings. The conference proceedings include only one-page summary abstracts.

Poster Presentation Guideline

– Click here to find the guidelines for poster presenters

Important Deadlines

– Extended abstracts: March 10, 2023 (by 11:00 p.m., Eastern Time, USA)

– Notification of acceptance: March 17, 2023

– Registration: March 31, 2023. At least one author should register for the conference by this date.

– One-page (single-spaced) summary abstracts: March 31, 2023 (by 11:00 p.m., Eastern Time, USA) – Download the template file here

Conference Venue & Hotel Room Rates

– Hotel: New York-New York Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, USA

– Hotel room rates and reservation link will be announced shortly.

Conference Program & Schedule

– Visit this webpage: http://thereps.org/schedule-kahtea2023/

Registration Fees

– Faculty: $425

– Student: $200

– Guest/Spouse/Companion: $200

For all inquiries, please contact the THEREPS conference co-chairs:

Kwangsoo Park, Ph.D.,

President of KAHTEA, North Dakota State University

Email: Kwangsoo.park@ndsu.edu

Call: 701-231-7355

(Or)

Seunghyun “Brian” Park, Ph.D.,

Vice President of KAHTEA, St. John’s University

Email: parks2@stjohns.edu

Call: 718-990-3721

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AWARD RECIPIENTS – THEREPS2022

Best Paper Award – 1st Place

Exploring consumers’ ethical perceptions of autonomous service robots in hospitality

Boyu Lin, Woojin Lee, Nicholas Wise, & Hwan-Suk Choi

Arizona State University

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Best Paper Award – 2nd Place

Gamification and smart exercise travel

Jinwon Kim & Seongsoo Jang

University of Florida

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Best Paper Award – 3rd Place

Realizing potentials through absorptive capacity to create competitive advantage in hospitality organizations

Sanggon Edward Lim, & Chihyung Michael Ok

Temple University

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Best Poster Award

Optimal pricing strategies for imperfect foods at retail stores

Eunha Jeong, Young-Woong Park, Miyoung Oh, & SoJung Lee

Iowa State University

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Best Poster Award

For a happy life: Self-reward through conspicuous consumption in luxury restaurants

Jooa Baek, Juwon Choi, Hyeongjin Jeon, & 4.Chihyung Michael Ok

Goldey-Beacom College

North Dakota State University

Temple University

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Excellent Service Award

Joong-Won Lee (California State University, Northridge)

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Excellent Service Award

Seunghyun “Brian” Park (St. John’s University)

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Excellence in Undergraduate Research Mentoring

Jichul Jang (Kansas State University)

Hyeryeon Lee (Wilkes University)

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Best Theoretical Paper

Antecedents of travel styles in the pandemic era: Staycation VS digital nomad travel

Linh Lilly Nguyen & Seunghyun Brian Park

St. John’s University

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Best Practical Paper

Perceptions of and attitude toward the application of AI service robots

Kaija Dockter, Jeongdoo Park, & Kwangsoo Park

North Dakota state university

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Best Presentation Paper

The importance of evolving DEI policy to hospitality leaders

Olivia Cannella, Miquela Ochoa, Mi Ran Kim, JaeMin Cha, & Seung Hyun Kim

Michigan State University

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Best Proposal Research – 1st Place

Friend or foe?: Contactless service impacts on hotel employees’ attitudes and behaviors

Sharon Cruz, Sakura Grant, & Hyeryeon Lee

Wilkes University

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Best Proposal Research – 2nd Place

Club members’ value co-creation: Psychological ownership, satisfaction, and group identity

Benjamin Pellizzari, Jazmine Edwards, & SoJung Lee

Iowa State University

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Best Proposal Research – 3rd Place

Looking forward: Pay equality in the hospitality industry

Sydnee Caton, Landis Beverly, Hannah Seck, & Jichul Jang

Kansas State University

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Best Proposal Presentation – 1st Place

How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected hospitality students on post-secondary education?

Mckenzee Lazore & Chang Huh

Niagara University

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Best Proposal Presentation – 2nd Place

The role of message norms, culture, and consciousness on diners’ willingness to pay for restaurants’ sustainable practices

Jihye Min, Xingyi Zhang, & Le Bich Ngoc Vo.

University of North Texas

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Congratulations!