Human Capital Management and Competitive Advantage in Tourism

• #1. Competencies for Medical Tourism in India
• #2. HRM Challenges and Employee Wellbeing in the Tourism Industry: Moderating Role of Organizational Culture
• #3. Navigating Leadership Challenges and Opportunities: A Strategic Framework for Excellence in Tourism
• #4. Leadership in the Tourism Sector: Strategies for Sustainable Growth and Innovation
• #5. Collaboration of Academia and the Tourism Industry to Produce Skilled Human Resources
• #6. Fostering Sustainable Workforce Development in the Indian Tourism Sector: Integrating Green Skills and Digital Competencies for Competitive Advantage
• #7. Leveraging the Metaverse for Transformative Talent Management in the Tourism Industry
• #8. Untapping AI-Driven Solutions for Virtual Tourism: Congruent Visitor Experience and Ecosystem Conservation
• #9. Sustainable Tourism in the Digital Age: Leveraging Technology for Enhanced Practices, Experiences, and Sustainability Challenges
• #10. Digital Accessibility at the Nexus of Barriers of Accessible Tourism
• #11. Fostering the Metaverse to Drive Digital Leadership, Productivity, and an Inclusive Work Environment
• #12. Endomarketing and Internal Marketing Management Tourism Contexts: Preliminary Insights
• #13. Building A Robust Supply Chain for Religious Tourism
• #14. A Bibliometric Approach to Examine the Future Trends in Digital Tourism
• #15. The Business of Wellness Tourism: Emerging Trends and Economic Impacts
• #16. Visualization of Global Research Trends and Future Research Directions of Sustainable Tourism and Sustainable Development Goals Using Bibliometric Analysis

Mario Silic , PhD, Professor, at the Swiss School of Business and Management SSBM Geneva. He has over 25 years of professional experience in various senior management positions. He worked for several international corporations. He achieved his master’s degree in computer science in 1999 and post-graduate degree in Computer Networks and Telecommunications in 2001 from University of Lyon I, France. He is also holding an MBA. He is currently a Postdoc at the University of St Gallen, Switzerland. He is teaching various courses: Cybersecurity, Machine Learning/AI applied to the business context, Data Analytics and Decision Making, Programming, Project Management, Innovation Management, Web server, etc. He has received 2059 citations on Google Scholar with an H-index of 22 and i10-index of 33. Dr. Silic’s scholarly contributions have significantly impacted the field of management and information systems, earning recognition from academics and professionals worldwide. His research has been published in some of the most prestigious academic journals, further underscoring the quality and relevance of his work. He recently published research on the (12‐month longitudinal study) that investigated the role of gamification in Human Resource Management fostering job satisfaction and engagement. He has been appointed to the Editorial Team of the prestigious research journal “Frontiers in Computer Science.”. Dr. Silic’s dedication to research and his ability to address complex issues in management and information systems have not only advanced academic knowledge but also provided valuable insights for practitioners. His work continues to shape the discourse in these fields, demonstrating the practical implications of rigorous academic research. He utilizes his technology expertise in multi-disciplinary research. His passion for pushing the boundaries of knowledge is truly remarkable.

Mahesh Luthia PhD, is Professor and Area Chair, Human Resources at CIMR. A Ph. D. in management from NMIMS he is an ICF certified Transformative Leadership Coach. His doctoral research focussed on re-conceptualising Customer Orientation in the contemporary Indian BFSI sector. He has taught various courses at national and international universities in areas of Strategic Management, Organisational Behaviour, Human Resources, International Business and Organisation Development. As a consultant and lead project manager in his previous assignment, he was involved in a wide range of consulting assignments, profit, and non-profit clients to help them achieve their goals and manage human resources. During his diverse career of over 27 years in industry and academia he possesses unique experiences of managing operations and working across different cultures. His research interest and contribution include topics covering comparative HR strategies, cross-cultural studies, leadership, digitalisation of business, sustainable business practices and change management. His research philosophy is based on Interpretivism, a research paradigm in social sciences that focuses on adding to the body of knowledge and making meaningful contributions to the industry. He has papers published in high indexed and peer reviewed National and international journals. For his research in management, he has collaborated with various international authors from different countries. He has presented papers in various international conferences and has chaired sessions in conferences. He is the editor for a forthcoming book on Innovation Management to be published by Cengage. He is also on the board of reviewers of national and international journals.

Faizan Ahmad is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at the Cardiff School of Technologies, Cardiff Metropolitan University. He is a member of the Creative Computing Research Centre. With over 12 years of teaching and research experience in computer science, he has developed a strong background in various areas of the field. He has developed and led courses in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Games, and Web and Mobile Application Development. His research interests lie in AI, HCI, Gamification, Metaverse, Internet of Things (IoT), and Machine Learning (ML) based solutions for Smart Learning, Assistive Technologies, Educational Technologies, Healthcare, and Industry 5.0. To date, he has published 30 high-quality research articles, with a total impact factor of 55.46 and over 700 citations (h-index: 7, i10-index: 5) in prestigious conferences and Q1 journals. In recognition of his contributions, he was awarded the Distinguished Foreign Student Award by Beihang University, China, and Fellow status by the Higher Education Academy, UK. Additionally, he is honored to be endorsed by the Royal Society, UK, as a Global Talent. He is also the guest editor for the Special Issue on Emerging Media and Technology Applications in Learning Sciences: Innovations, Impacts, and Future Directions in the Journal of Human Behavior and Emerging Technologies.

Partha Pratim Chakraborty , is a seasoned academic and industry professional with over two decades of strategic leadership experience across leading organizations such as Mahindra Holidays & Resorts, Sterling Holidays, Thomas Cook (India), and Everonn Education. He holds a Doctorate from the Swiss School of Business Management (SSBM), Geneva, and is currently pursuing a second doctorate—Fellow Program in Management (FPM)—at Chetana’s Institute of Management and Research (CIMR), Mumbai (2024–2028). He has also earned an executive certification in Leadership and Digital Business Trends from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Chakraborty’s research spans influencer marketing, digital transformation, AI ethics, the experience economy, and sustainable tourism. He has articles in European Economic Letters, IPE Journal of Management, Journal of Research, and Global Business and Interdisciplinary Studies , book chapters published by IGI Global.