姓名 黎天恒
称谓 助理教授
地址 Room A511, 新界将军澳翠岭里2号 圣方济各大学
电话号码 3702 4576
电邮 thlai@sfu.edu.hk
学院 廖汤慧霭商业及款待管理学院
学系 商业及款待管理学系

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代表性着述

[Journal Articles]

  1. Lai, M.T.H., Vafadari, K., & Oribe, M. (2026). Enhancing travel experiences for tourists with rheumatoid arthritis: Insights from the constraint-effects-mitigation model. International Journal of Tourism Research, 28(2), e70292. https://doi.org/10.1002/jtr.70292 (SSCI-listed, Q1)

  2. Lai, M.T.H., & Vafadari, K. M. (2025). Understanding multi-phase tourist satisfaction. Tourism Analysis, 30(2), 123-138. https://doi.org/10.3727/108354224X17209729214502 (ABDC–listed, A)

  3. Lai, M.T.H., Yeung, E., Ching, L.K.W., & Li, B.M. (2024). Student-led live broadcast tour: An elevated learning journey for tourism students. SN Computer Science, 5(461). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42979-024-02729-0 [Scopus]
  4. Ching, L.K.W., Lee, C.Y.K., Wong, C.K.P., Lai, M.T.H., & Lip, A. (2023). Assessing Zoom learning experience of the elderly under the effects of COVID in Hong Kong: Application of the IPO model. Interactive Technology and Smart Education, 20(3), 367-384. https://doi.org/10.1108/ITSE-12-2022-0184. [ESCI-listed, Q1]
  5. Lai, M.T.H., Yeung, E., & Leung, R. (2023). Understanding tourists' policing attitudes and travel intentions towards a destination during an ongoing social movement. Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Insights, 6(2), 874-891. https://doi.org/10.1108/JHTI-11-2021-0312. [ESCI-listed, Q1]
  6. Tsang, N. K. F., Lai, M.T.H., & Law, R. (2010). Measuring e-service quality for online travel agencies. Journal of Travel & Tourism Marketing, 27(3), 306-323. https://doi.org/10.1080/10548401003744743. [SSCI-listed, Q1]

[Book Chapter]

Vafadari, K. M., Yotsumoto, Y., & Lai, M.T.H. (2024). Agriheritage tourism. In J. Jafari, & H. Xiao. (Eds). Encyclopedia of Tourism. SpringerLink. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-01669-6_814-1  

[Research Projects]

Lai, M.T.H. (2026). Principle investigator. HKD 476,383. Agricultural tourism for rural resilience: A sustainable livelihoods approach. Funded from University Grants Committee, 2025/26 Competitive Research Funding Schemes (UGC/FDS11/B04/25).

Lai, M.T.H. (2024). Principle investigator. HKD 93,540. The path to well-being: Unravelling the healing potential of travel through a longitudinal study. Funded from Saint Francis University (IDG230115).

Lai, M. T. H. (2024). Co-investigator. HKD 18,780. Green and Healthy: Exploring the impact of environmental and health consciousness on plant-based meat consumption. Funded from College of Professional and Continuing Education (BHM-2024-316(J)).

[Conference Papers]

  1. Lai, M.T.H., Vafadari, K., Lee, Y.S.L., Lau, C., & Chung, A.L.S. (2026). Agricultural tourism for rural resilience: A sustainable livelihoods approach. 2026 APacChrie Conference, Osaka, Japan. May 28 – 31, 2026.
  2. Lee, L.Y.S., Lam, K.Y.C., & Lai, M.T.H. (2026). Unveiling child-friendly hotel selection through Zaltman metaphor elicitation technique. 2026 APacChrie Conference, Osaka, Japan. May 28 – 31, 2026.
  3. Lai, M.T.H., Lyu, L., Zhang, E. Y., & Yeung, E. (2025). See it before it's gone: Motivation, fear of missing out, and travel intention in last‑chance tourism. 4th GLOSITH Conference, Xiamen, China. Nov 7 – 10, 2025.

  4. Ly, T.P., Lai, M.T.H., Yeung, E., & Morris, L. (2025). Important Factors Influencing Museum Experiences of Visitors with ADHD: A Preliminary Study from Macao. 2025 APacChrie Conference, Chiang Mai, Thailand. May 27 – 30, 2025.

  5. Lai, M.T.H., Yeung, E., & Ip, K. (2025). Boosters, decliners, or invariants: Preliminary results on the impact of travel on well-being. Global Hospitality and Tourism Research Summit, Fukuoka, Japan. May 15 – 18, 2025.

  6. Lee, Y.S.L., Lai, M.T.H., & Vafadari, K. (2024). A residents' behavioral intention towards tourism in Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems. 2024 APacChrie Conference, Seoul, South Korea. May 24 – 26, 2024.
  7. Lai, M.T.H., Vafadari, K. M., & Oribe, M. (2023). Chronic disease and tourism. Travel behavior of people with rheumatoid arthritis. The 3rd Global Congress of Special Interest Tourism & Hospitality, Macau SAR, China. November 10 – 12, 2023.
  8. Ching, L.K.W., Lai, M.T.H., & Yeung, E. (2023). Enriching the learning experience of tourism students through live broadcasting tour. The 2023 International Conference on Open and Innovative Education, Hong Kong SAR, China. July 4 – 6, 2023.
  9. Lai, M.T.H., & Yeung, E. (2023). Is travel healing? Evidence from a longitudinal study. Asia Pacific Tourism Association Annual Conference 2023, Chiang Mai, Thailand. July 5 – 7, 2023.
  10. Lai, M.T.H. (2020). Travel motivation: Literature review and research agenda. 18th Asia Pacific Conference, Beppu, Japan. November 14 – 15, 2020.
  11. Lai, M.T.H. (2019). The new generation in the industry: Hospitality and tourism undergraduates' perceptions of need for learning foreign languages in their future careers. 17th Asia Pacific Conference, Beppu, Japan. November 30 Nov – December 01, 2019.
  12. Lai, M.T.H. (2019). Direct and indirect effects of time perspective on tourist's revisit intention. Asia Pacific Tourism Association Annual Conference 2019, Da Nang, Vietnam. July 01 – 04, 2019.
  13. Lai, M.T.H., & Vafadari, K. (2019). A comparative study of domestic and international hospitality and tourism students' perceptions towards the needs for learning foreign languages: A case study of Japan. 2019 APacChrie & EuroChrie Joint Conference, Hong Kong, China. May 22 – 25, 2019.
  14. Lai, M.T.H. (2018). The role of online experience sharing and tourist satisfaction in satisfaction with life: A case of university students in Hong Kong. 16th Asia Pacific Conference, Beppu, Japan. December 1 – 2, 2018.
  15. Lai, M.T.H. (2018). Direct and indirect effects of time perspective on tourist's re-visit intention. 2018 International Conference on Hospitality, Tourism, and Sports Management, Tokyo, Japan. August 22 – 24, 2018.
  16. Lo, I.S., Siu, G., Lai, M.T.H., & Lee, L.Y.S. (2012). Tourist's interpretation of rumor and its consequential behaviour. TOSOK International Conference, Ulsan, Korea. July 4 – 6 2012.
  17. Chan, G.K.Y., & Lai, M.T.H. (2011). Understanding climate change, carbon-offsetting and their impacts on travel behavior. Joint Symposium on the 7th Biennial Symposium on the Consumer Psychology of Tourism, Hospitality, and Leisure of the International Academy of Culture, Tourism, and Hospitality Research, and 2nd International Symposium on Sustainable Tourism Management, Chiang Mai, Thailand. May 24 – 27, 2011.
  18. Lai, M.T.H., & Chan, A. (2011). The role of online sharing of travel experiences, self-congruity, and functional congruity in developing tourist satisfaction: A study of university students in Hong Kong. 9th APacChrie Conference, Hong Kong, China. June 2 – 5, 2011.
  19. Lai, M.T.H., & Chan, G.K.Y (2011). Measuring and relating internship learning outcomes with students' learning styles. 9th APacChrie Conference, Hong Kong, China. June 2 – 5, 2011.
  20. Lai, M.T.H., & Chan, A. (2011). Quality of online experience sharing, self-congruity, functional congruity and tourist satisfaction: An integrative model. 3rd International Conference Special Interest Tourism and Destination Management, Kathmandu, Nepal. April 27 – 30, 2011.

[Academic Awards]

2026 Saint Francis Teaching Excellence Award – Saint Francis University
2025 Outstanding Paper Award: The Third Place – Global Hospitality and Tourism Research Summit, Fukuoka. May 15 – 18.
2017 – 2020 100% APU Tuition Reduction Scholarship – Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
2017 – 2018 Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship for Privately-Financed International Students – Japan Student Services Organization
2013 Boeing Master Student Research Award – Travel and Tourism Research Association
2011 Best Paper Award – Joint Symposium on the 7th Biennial Symposium on the Consumer Psychology of Tourism, Hospitality, and Leisure of the International Academy of Culture, Tourism, and Hospitality Research, and 2nd International Symposium on Sustainable Tourism Management, Chiang Mai, Thailand. May 24 – 27.
2010 – 2012 Master Student Research Studentships (Full bursary studentship) – The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

[Media]

黎天恒. (2025, 11 December). 少年谈未来 – 第67集酒店管理. ViuTV. https://viu.tv/encore/lets-talk-about-future

黎天恒. (2024, 16 December). 主题酒店 － 酒店发展新趋势. 香港电台CIBS节目：星级酒店. https://www.rthk.hk/radio/pth/programme/p1934_hotels

黎天恒. (2024, 27 September) 毕业生揾工焦虑指数持续攀升 圣方济各大学助理教授为大家解答求职难题. CT Goodjobs.



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