Congratulations to Yinghua (Michelle) Huang: One of the 50 Most Influential Educators in Hospitality for 2024 / Stories of Lucas College and Graduate School of Business

We are proud to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Professor Yinghua Huang for being recognized as one of the 50 Most Influential Educators in Hospitality for 2024 by the International Hospitality Institute (IHI). This prestigious accolade celebrates Professor Huang’s exceptional contributions to the field of hospitality and tourism education, acknowledging her as a leader who is shaping the future of the industry.

Huang’s pioneering research in sustainable tourism and consumer pro-environmental behaviors has earned her this well-deserved recognition. Her work explores how consumer actions and behaviors can positively influence sustainability in the hospitality sector, driving meaningful change. Beyond research, Huang is deeply committed to community-engaged learning, inspiring her students to become leaders in the ever-evolving global hospitality landscape.

Her recognition by IHI, a global advocacy, training, and standards organization for the hospitality industry, places her among the most impactful educators in the field. Huang’s achievements will be featured in the January 2025 edition of Global Hospitality Magazine, the highest-circulating publication in the hospitality industry.

We are incredibly proud to have Professor Huang in our community, and we invite everyone to join us in celebrating this milestone accomplishment. Her dedication and influence are a testament to the bright future of hospitality education.

Please join us in congratulating Professor Yinghua Huang on this remarkable achievement!

Yinghua Huang is a professor in the Department of Hospitality, Tourism & Event Management at the Lucas College and Graduate School of Business (LCOB) at San José State University. Our Lucas College and Graduate School of Business faculty, staff, students and alumni consistently make a significant impact in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. Many of our graduates have gone on to excel in various industries, with a notable presence in Silicon Valley companies. These organizations recognize and value the exceptional education and skills our alumni bring to their roles, making San José State University a key contributor to the region’s thriving economy. We offer MBA, PMBA, MSFA, MSAA, MST and MSTM degrees at the graduate level and 14 different BSBA concentrations at the undergraduate level, the largest set of offerings among the CSUs. These include accounting, accounting information systems, business analytics, corporate accounting & finance, entrepreneurship, finance, general business, hospitality, tourism, & event management, human resources management, international business, management, management information systems, marketing, and operations & supply chain management. For more information about our programs, visitsjsu.edu/cob/.

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