Dr. Yang Yang Receives Emerging Scholar of Distinction Award from the International Academy for the Study of Tourism

August 19, 2019

Last month, Dr. Yang Yang was officially awarded the Emerging Scholar of Distinction Award by the International Academy for the Study of Tourism. This prestigious honor recognizes early- to mid-career scholars who have made outstanding and sustained contributions to tourism research, theory development, and scholarly impact at an international level.

Dr. Yang’s work has been widely recognized for its methodological rigor, interdisciplinary perspective, and strong relevance to both academia and industry practice. His research spans tourism economics, hospitality analytics, big data applications, and spatial and policy-oriented analyses, with publications in leading journals and active engagement with global research communities.

This award reflects not only Dr. Yang’s scholarly productivity, but also his leadership in advancing data-driven and policy-relevant tourism research, mentoring graduate students, and contributing to the broader academic profession. Warm congratulations to Dr. Yang on this well-deserved recognition.