Dr Wei Chen MSc, BA
Course Leader, International Hospitality and Tourism Management
Summary
Wei Chen holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance and Economy as well as a Master's Degree in International Business and Trade, both obtained in China. He further pursued his academic career and earned a PhD Degree in the United Kingdom. From 1999 to 2002, Wei Chen served as the international business manager for British Oriental Development Associates Ltd., a British consultancy company. Subsequently, he established his own business in China before joining Ï㽶ÊÓƵ as academics.
Wei Chen possesses extensive experience in strategic business analysis and cross-cultural management. His co-authored book, "International Hospitality Management," written alongside Professor Alan Clarke, has been published in multiple languages, including English, French, and Portuguese by Elsevier. Additionally, Wei Chen has translated books such as "Trade Show and Event Marketing" into Chinese. In 2022, his latest book, "Global Strategic Management in the Service Industry: A Perspective of the New Era," co-authored with Dr. Tabari, was published by Emerald.
For a decade, Wei Chen has served as the chief overseas editor for 'Finance and Economy,' a prominent business magazine in China. Throughout his career, he has conducted various consultancy projects, including a feasibility study of the Sheffield Chinatown project in collaboration with Dave Egan, funded by Sheffield City Council. He has also undertaken the 'China's economic impacts on Sheffield' project, sponsored by HSBC.
About
Qualifications
- 2004: PhD International Tourism and Hospitality Marketing, University of Derby, United Kingdom
- 1997: Masters - International Business, Other, United Kingdom
- 1994: Bachelors - Finance and Economics, Other, United Kingdom
Member of professional body
Membership
- 2006: Founder member of International Tourism Studies Association, International Tourism Studies Association
Teaching
Department of Service Sector Management
Sheffield Business School
Hospitality
Courses taught
IHTM, IHM
Modules taught
- Strategic Management
- Introduction to Business
- Business Analysis
- Strategic Resort Hotel Management
- Business Strategic Management
- Dissertation
Ï㽶ÊÓƵ
• The Global Hospitality Management
• Entrepreneurship and Cross-culture Management
• Marketing and Consumer Behaviour in Service Industry
• China Business and Culture study
Publications
Journal articles
Chen, W., Tabari, S., & Prokop, D. (2025). . International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business, 1 (1).
Tajeddini, K., Chen, W., Ratten, V., & Tabari, S. (2019). Chinese educational migration: evidence from UK service industry. Journal of Enterprising Communities: People and Places in the Global Economy, 13 (1/2), 196-215.
Chen, W., & Wilton, M. (2018). . Journal of Tourism, Hospitality and Sports, 35.
Chen, W., & Tabari, S. (2017). . Journal of Marketing and Consumer Ï㽶ÊÓƵ, 41, 53-64.
Dah, H.M., Chen, W., & Prempreh, V.M. (2015). . Journal of Business and Management, 7 (30).
Chen, W. (2013). Product localization in the fast food industry. Innovative Marketing, 9 (1), 37-45.
Chen, W. (2012). The Impacts of London Olympics on British Economy and Tourism Industry. Journal of Chinese Economics and Finance, 12 (7), 108-113.
Li, G., Chen, W., & Duanmu, J.L. (2010). . Journal of Studies in International Education, 14 (4), 389-405.
Wang, Y., Xia, Z., & Chen, W. (2008). . Journal of China Tourism Ï㽶ÊÓƵ, 4 (2), 205-218.
Chen, W., & Myasin, M. (2008). . International Journal of Chinese Culture, 1 (2), 198-207.
Chen, W., & Egan, D. (2006). . China Tourism Ï㽶ÊÓƵ, 2 (4), 516-530.
Chen, W. (2006). The Intra-Urban Location of Hotels in Chinese Cities of Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen. Journal of China Tourism Ï㽶ÊÓƵ, 2 (4), 570-585.
Chen, W. (2003). Implications of the Iraq War on the Stability of Chinese Economy. Journal of Finance and Economics, 14 (2), 26-29.
Conference papers
Chen, W., & Samiun, V. (2021). . In Christou, E., & Fotiadis, A. (Eds.) 4TH INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE “TOURMAN 2021â€, Greece, 21 May 2021 - 24 May 2021 (pp. 394-410). School of Economics and Business, International Hellenic University:
Chen, W. Hotel design's impacts on customer experience and satisfaction in the age of pandemics. In CHME Conference: The Human Touch of Hospitality, Napier University.
Book chapters
Tabari, S., & Chen, W. (2022). . In Tabari, S., & Chen, W. (Eds.) Global Strategic Management in the Service Industry A Perspective of the New Era. (pp. 99-118). Emerald Publishing Limited:
Tabari, S., & Chen, W. (2022). . In Tabari, S., & Chen, W. (Eds.) Global Strategic Management in the Service Industry A Perspective of the New Era. (pp. 99-118). Emerald Publishing Limited:
Chen, W., & Tabari, S. (2020). Bicester Village Shopping Collection: Business Strategy, Global Customers and Pandemic Crisis in Luxury Retailing Industry. In The Case Centre. Cranfield University
Books
Tabari, S., & Chen, W. (Eds.). (2022). . Emerald Group Publishing.
Tabari, S., & Chen, W. (Eds.). (2022). . Emerald Group Publishing.
Chen, W. (2011). L'accueil International: Concepts et cas de Management. Louvain-la-Neuve: De Boeck.
Chen, W., Fitzgerald, D., & Tattersall, J. (2010). Strategic management: undergraduate programme in service sector management. London: Pearson Education.
Chen, W. (2009). Hospitality - Theoretical Foundations and Practice. Publisher.
Chen, W. (2009). Hotelaria. Boston: Elsevier Science.
Hirst, C., & Chen, W. (2008). Strategic Analysis and Management: Industry Text and Cases. London: Pearson Education.
Chen, W. (2007). International Hospitality Management. Abingdon: Routledge.
Hirst, C., & Chen, W. (2006). Strategic Management: Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Programme in Leisure and Food Management Second Edition. London: Pearson Education.
Hirst, C., & Chen, W. (2005). Strategic Management: Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Programme in Leisure and Food management. London: Pearson Education.
Presentations
Elsmore, I., & Chen, W. (2021). . Presented at: CHME 2021, Virtual, 2021
Chen, W. (2013). . Presented at: CHEM Conference, 2013
Chen, W. (2005). Carsington Water: From A Water Catchments Reservoir to a Tourism Resource.
Chen, W. (2004). Relationship Marketing and State Owned Hotel: Case Study of Shanghai International Convention Centre.
Other publications
Chen, W. (2010). HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR, 4th EDITION, 2010, Laurie J. Mullins & Penny Dossor. New York: Pearson
Other activities
Ï㽶ÊÓƵ funding or grant
- 2012: ARKOTO Project, European Union
- 2011: Ï㽶ÊÓƵ and Consultancy Module for FCSI, Foodservice Consultants Society International (FCSI)
- 2011: Welcome to Yorkshire, Tourism Destination Promotion Project
- 2010: Chinese Supermarket Market Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Project, Taisun Group
- 2009: First International Student Conference Project, Ï㽶ÊÓƵ, United Kingdom
- 2008: Huiwei Chinese Restaurant Logistic Improvement Project, Huiwei Chinese Restaurant Logistic Improvement Project
- 2007: The Economic Relationship between Sheffield and China, HSBC Bank Plc
- 2006: Sheffield Chinatown Feasibility Study, Sheffield City Council
Postgraduate supervision
Postgraduate supervision
Supervisor for DBA and Ph.D. students in business and management studies.