Dr. Pian Pu’s research interests converge on the sustainable development and management of tourism, particularly in culturally and ecologically sensitive regions. His scholarly pursuits delve into various facets of tourism impacts, including host-guest interactions, destination resilience post-natural disasters, and local community perceptions of tourism development. With a focus on mountain adventure tourism, Dr. Pu explores how such activities affect local communities and environments, aiming to inform policies that balance tourism growth with conservation goals. His work also encompasses tourist behavior psychology and the enhancement of visitor experiences through strategic management and cultural preservation initiatives. Through interdisciplinary approaches, Dr. Pu seeks to foster a harmonious relationship between tourism development and environmental conservation, contributing valuable insights to the field of Tourism Management.
Award and Honors:
Dr. Pian Pu has been recognized for his outstanding contributions and academic achievements in the field of Tourism Management. His dedication and scholarly excellence have earned him several prestigious awards and honors throughout his career. Notably, he was awarded the Outstanding Thesis accolade at Zhejiang University for his research on improving hotel service quality in Tibet, demonstrating his early commitment to excellence in academic inquiry. Dr. Pu’s impactful research on sustainable tourism practices and community perceptions has garnered widespread acclaim, reflected in his publications in esteemed journals such as Tourism Review and Current Issues in Tourism. His work has also been acknowledged through invitations to present at international conferences and symposiums, highlighting his influence and expertise within the academic community. As a Certified Higher Education Teacher, Dr. Pu continues to inspire and mentor students while advancing knowledge in tourism management through innovative research and scholarly contributions.
Research Skills:
Dr. Pian Pu possesses a robust skill set in both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, making him a versatile and proficient researcher in the field of Tourism Management. His expertise spans various statistical analysis tools such as SPSS, AMOS, Smart-PLS, fsQCA, and Nvivo, which he adeptly utilizes for data analysis and interpretation. Dr. Pu’s methodological prowess extends to conducting comprehensive literature reviews, designing rigorous research frameworks, and employing advanced techniques like complexity methods in decision-making studies. His proficiency in these areas enables him to delve deep into understanding tourist behavior, destination management strategies, and the socio-cultural impacts of tourism activities. Dr. Pu’s research skills are underpinned by a commitment to rigorous academic inquiry and a keen interest in applying innovative approaches to address contemporary challenges in sustainable tourism development and community engagement.
Publication:
Tour guides’ sustainable tourism practices in host-guest interactions: when Tibet meets the west
- Authors: Pu, P., Cheng, L., Samarathunga, W.H.M.S., Wall, G.
- Journal: Tourism Review
- Volume: 78
- Issue: 3
- Pages: 808–833
- Year: 2023
Tourists’ psychological reactions and destination attachment following an earthquake in Jiuzhaigou, China
- Authors: Cheng, L., Pu, P., Zhang, X., Lu, Y., Wall, G.
- Journal: Current Issues in Tourism
- Volume: 26
- Issue: 22
- Pages: 3686–3704
- Year: 2023
Local residents’ perception of the impacts of mountain adventure tourism: the case of Siguniang mountain range, Tibet
- Authors: Pu, P., Ling, X., Liu, Y.
- Journal: International Journal of Tourism Anthropology
- Volume: 8
- Issue: 3
- Pages: 193–212
- Year: 2021