Research News

According to a new journal article published online in the International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, STHM faculty members Xiang (Robert) Li and Yang Yang rank among the world’s top 50 most productive scholars during the past 20 years in the areas of tourism and hospitality.

There has been debate over how much name, image and likeness (NIL) legislation would assist athletes aside from big-time football and men’s basketball stars. However, new research from Thilo Kunkel, director of the Sport Industry Research Center and associate professor at Temple University’s School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management (STHM), suggests that female student athletes and athletes from some of the less-popular college sports might also have much to gain.

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted a number of businesses, but few harder than the restaurant industry. A new index from STHM faculty member Yang Yang provides a more specific look, outlining how the pandemic has affected restaurants in every U.S. county.

Philadelphia’s recent “Safer at Home” restrictions brought a temporary end to recreational activities and sports for youth. While the restrictions are important for stopping the spread of COVID-19, staying active is key, especially for children and young people. That’s where the Game On Philly! App, which was launched with the help of STHM faculty, can help.

A research team led by Lu Lu, an assistant professor in STHM, and Robert Li, professor and director of the U.S.-Asia Center for Tourism and Hospitality Research, recently conducted a national survey which explored US consumers’ travel intentions and expectations for hospitality business post COVID-19.

New research from George Diemer of Temple’s School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management outlines how some NBA scorekeepers could be skewing some statistics

Old-school gender color stereotypes suggest that women sports fans are likely to enjoy pink-colored clothing, but new research from Katie Sveinson of Temple University’s School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management (STHM) tells another story.

Temple University’s School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management (STHM) has announced new leadership in one of its flagship departments. As of July 1st, Dr. Daniel Funk chairs the Department of Sport and Recreation Management.

Temple University’s School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management (STHM) has announced leadership changes in a flagship department: As of July 1st, Dr. Xiang (Robert) Li is chair of the Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management.

Detailed survey from Temple faculty members outlines what consumer expectations could be for the hospitality and tourism industries following COVID-19 pandemic