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The International Society of Travel and Tourism Educators (ISTTE) is an international organization of industry professionals in travel, tourism and related fields representing all levels of educational institutions, ranging from professional schools and high schools to four-year colleges and graduate-degree granting institutions. We are a nonprofit international organization dedicated to improving the quality of education and research in the travel, tourism and hospitality industries by promoting the exchange of information, ideas, and outstanding service to our members.
Serving a Growing Industry
The world’s travel and tourism education community must respond to the diverse needs of an increasingly complex industry. Continued growth in travel and tourism will require an increasing pool of trained professionals at all levels who understand the close interrelationships among all segments of the industry.

  • ISTTE is an energetic and diverse international organization dedicated to advancing travel and tourism education and research, with a well balanced mix of educators and professionals. Since 1980, the membership has represented all levels of educational institutions, ranging from professional schools and high schools to four-year colleges and graduate degree granting universities. Current membership is represented by travel and tourism educators from countries such as the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, Netherlands, Germany, New Zealand, Britain, Korea, China and from territories such as Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan. ISTTE prides itself on the diverse qualifications of its members who represent varied education and industry sectors.
  • Economics
  • Business Administration
  • Gaming Management
  • Geography
  • Hospitality Administration
  • Destination Management
  • Leisure Study
  • Marketing
  • Meetings & Conventions
  • Sociology of Tourism
Zongqing Zhou, PhD President, ISTTE Prof. Niagara University phone: 7165239276 email: moveon@istte.org

Board of Directors

Liping Cai
Purdue University, USA
W: 765-494-8215
liping@purdue.edu
Miriam (Mimi) Gough
Purdue University Global, USA mgough@purdueglobal.edu
Mark Meng
Indiana University Kokomo, USA
W: 765-455-9590
mengz@iu.edu
Lawrence Sticca
Bermuda College, Bermuda
C: 441-704-0454
caribbermuda@yahoo.com

Honggen Xiao
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR
W: +852-3400-2250
honggen.xiao@polyu.edu.hk
Advisors Cathy Hsu
Honorary Chairperson
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
W: 852 2766 4682
cathy.hsu@polyu.edu.hk
Journal Editor-in-Chief Kara Wolfe
Arkansas State University-Newport
5504 Krueger Dr, Jonesboro, AR 72401
kara_wolfe@asun.edu

Past Presidents
2013-2019 | Nicole Davis, Southern Illinois University, USA
2009-2013 | Dominic Dillane, Dublin Institute of Technology, Ireland
2005-2009 | Michael J. Sabitoni, Johnson & Wales University, USA
2003-2005 | Sharon Scott, Education Systems, USA
2001-2003 | Cathy Hsu, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, China
1997-2001 | Kesler, John C., Lakeland Community College, USA
1995-1997 | Kaye S. Chon, University of Houston, USA
1991-1995 | Barbara Krygel, Agency Access Training, USA
1989-1991 | Barry Resnick, Rancho Santiago College, USA
1987-1989 | James Burke, Rochester Institute of Technology, USA
1985-1987 | Thomas Powderly, Brandywine College, USA
1983-1985 | Francis Domoy, Rochester Institute of Technology, USA
1980-1983 | Barney Mead

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