Dear Colleagues and Friends,
We are delighted to invite you to a special inaugural webinar celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Research (JHTR). This milestone event will bring together a distinguished scholar and a prominent industry leader to reflect on the evolution of JHTR and discuss emerging directions that will shape the future of hospitality and tourism research.
Webinar Theme:
The Evolution of JHTR: Current Realities and Future Directions in Hospitality & Tourism Research
Date & Time:
Friday, 17 April 2026, 9:00 – 10:00 AM (EST)
Panelists:
- Dr. Anna Mattila – Former Editor, JHTR; Marriott Professor and Professor-in-Charge of the Graduate Program, The Pennsylvania State University
- Dr. Jim Butler – CEO, Club Benchmarking
Moderators & Organizers:
- Dr. Woody Kim (Lead Moderator), Editor, JHTR; Professor, Dedman College of Hospitality, Florida State University
- Dr. Minwoo Lee (Moderator), Director of Research, ICHRIE; Associate Professor, Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership, University of Houston
- Dr. Lu Lu (Event Organizing Committee Chair), Associate Editor, JHTR; Associate Professor, Temple University
- Organizing Committee: Dr. Lu Lu (Chair), Dr. Woody Kim, Dr. Amit Sharma. Dr. Minwoo Lee, Dr. Jenna Lee, and Dr. Jade Shi.
We warmly invite you to be part of JHTR’s 50th anniversary celebration— honor our legacy and help shape our future!
Registration Link
Click or scan the QR code in the webinar flyer to register.
We look forward to your participation in this special celebration!
Best regards,
JHTR 50th Anniversary Inaugural Webinar Organizing Committee
