With deep roots in the city of Philadelphia, the American East, and extensive networks across the globe, our exciting and energetic team is uniquely positioned to build bridges between academics and practitioners, as well as East and West.
We invite you to learn more about the backgrounds and expertise of our team below.
Benjamin Altschuler
Assistant Professor & Academic Director of the Master of Science in Travel and Tourism Program
Office: Speakman Hall 323
Email: benjamin.altschuler@temple.edu
Phone: 215.204.8924
Dr. Altschuler’s research focuses on culture and its influence on tourism in Asia, specifically in China, utilizing sociological and social psychological concepts related to culture and identity to understand touristic-related behaviors. His research has been published in top academic journals, and he has presented his work nationally as well as internationally in Germany and China.
He attained his Bachelor of Science degree in environmental studies from the University of Vermont. He received his Master of Science degree in parks, recreation and tourism, with an emphasis on peak experience, at the University of Utah. Recently, he earned his Ph.D. in parks, recreation and tourism, with an emphasis on tourism, China and cross-cultural studies, from the University of Utah.
Christine Cleaver
Assistant Professor
Office: Speakman 324
Email: christine.cleaver@temple.edu
Phone: 215.204.7115
Cleaver’s professional experience includes management of a full-service event management and event production company, and additional roles in marketing, organizational leadership, production management, and social media content generation and leadership.
Cleaver earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Sport Management, Recreation, and Leisure Studies from Temple University., a Master of Education degree from Cabrini College, and she is currently working on her EdD in Higher Education at Temple University in the College of Education. Christine is excited to add Temple Mom to her titles as her daughter embarks on earning a BFA in Technical Production and Management.
Dr. Xiang (Robert) Li
Professor, and Washburn Senior Research Fellow,
Director of The U.S.-Asia Center for Tourism & Hospitality Research
Email: robertli@temple.edu
Phone: 215.204.8784
Areas of Expertise
Education
Dr. Yang Yang
Associate Professor, Executive Director of The U.S.-Asia Center for Tourism & Hospitality Research
Email: yangy@temple.edu
Phone: 215.204.5030
Dr. Yang has an inter-disciplinary research and education background, and he is able to thoroughly investigate research questions and offer unique insights and perspectives. Dr. Yang has authored more than 80 academic publications, and several of them are published in the top-tier research journals. Dr. Yang has also accumulated abundant industrial experience from various consulting projects, especially tourism planning projects in the U.S. and China.
Areas of Expertise
Education
Karen Tan
Doctoral Student and Research Assistant, The U.S.-Asia Center for Tourism & Hospitality Research
Email: karen.tan@temple.edu
Areas of Expertise
Education
Xingyu Huan
PhD Student and Research Assistant, The U.S.-Asia Center for Tourism & Hospitality Research
Email: xingyu.huang@temple.edu
Areas of Expertise
Education
Clare Robinson
Master Student and Research Assistant, The U.S.-Asia Center for Tourism & Hospitality Research
Email: tul05498@temple.edu
Areas of Expertise
Education
Ting Fan
Master Student and Research Assistant, The U.S.-Asia Center for Tourism & Hospitality Research
Email: fanting@temple.edu
Areas of Expertise
Education