Experience

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  University of Hawaii at Manoa

  • Professor of Hospitality and Tourism Management

    • Dec 2022 - Present

    John C. Crotts, Ph. D., is a Professor and Director/Chair of the School of Travel Industry Management, Shidler College of Business at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. His research encompasses the areas of economic psychology, tourism marketing and sales strategy, and management of cooperative alliances. John received his PhD in Leisure Studies and Services from the University of Oregon in 1989. He also holds a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Appalachian State University, a M.S. in Experiential Education from Mankato State University, and an Ed.S. in Adult Education/Higher Education Administration from the Appalachian State University.

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  College of Charleston

  • Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

  • Professor and Founding Director/Chair

    • Aug 1996 - Aug 2022
    • Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

    John served the Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management at the College of Charleston as a Professor and founding Director then Chair.

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  University of Otago

  • Dunedin, New Zealand

  • Lecturer

    • 1995 - 1996
    • Dunedin, New Zealand

    Senior Lecturer in the Advanced Business Programe's Diplomas in Tourism. Courses taught include: Consumer Behavior; Entrepreneurship in Tourism; Tourism Analysis; Services Management; and Global Tourism.

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  University of Florida

  • Assistant Professor

    • 1990 - 1994

    Assistant Professor in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism and Director of the Center of Tourism Research and Development. Faculty Extension Specialist in charge of research and evaluation for the Florida Extension Service's programs designed to improve the energy efficiency and waste management technologies of Florida's hotel and motels, attractions and restaurant sectors. This program was conducted through the University of Florida's Cooperative Extension Service under a contract with the Florida Department of Community Affairs.

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  Appalachian State University

  • Boone, NC

  • Director

    • 1979 - 1989
    • Boone, NC

    Director of a student activity program that conducts non credit outdoor recreation experiences for over 2,000 students, faculty and staff annually. Offered are outdoor education experiences for small groups in white water rafting, kayaking, canoeing, rock climbing, spelunking, equestrian, bicycle touring, group interaction and high ropes courses. Instructor who instigated the Outdoor Recreation Management concentration of the Leisure Studies major. Courses taught include: Ski Area Management; Outdoor Leadership; Wilderness Emergency Care; Alpine Skiing (Beginning and Intermediate levels); Rock Climbing, Rappelling and Spelunking; Cross Country Skiing and Cycling; and Backpacking and Orienteering.