Dr.R.C. Anu Chandran, Professor in the Department of Tourism Studies, Pondicherry University in India has twenty one years of teaching experience and one year and three months of administrative experience as Divisional Tourism Officer of Andhra Pradesh Tourism Department. Former Head of the Department, was awarded Ph.D. in Management Studies from the Institute of Management in Kerala (IMK), University of Kerala, and has published seven books including The Flavors of Cultural Tourism Management by Authors Press and a volume of poetry titled Looking Beyond. Recently released an Edited Book titled Tourism and Peace published by University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. An M.Phil. in Futures Studies from the University of Kerala; Post Graduate in English Literature M.A. Lit from University College, Kerala University and Post Graduate in Tourism Administration (MTA from Pondicherry University);he also holds P.G. Diplomas in Journalism and Public Relations (SCMS, Kochi) and Psychology (DDE, Pondicherry University). Four Ph.D. works have been awarded and currently guides’ six research scholars. Published thirty five research papers and articles in international journals and thirty five papers in national journals including SCOPUS indexed. The publications appear in International Journal for Qualitative Research in Services, Indre science Enterprises, UK, and Revista de Cultura and Turismo – Brazil, Journal for Tourism Management Research, SAJOSPS, SAJTH, Journal Press – Vision, SCMS Journal of Management, JOHAR, ATNA, and ZENITH – EIJMMS among others. A registered consultant of the ADB, Dr. Anu also rendered consultancy work for the promotion of Odisha tourism destinations by Sand Pebbles Tour Company. Academic contributions also configure being the Chief Editor of Bharatha Pathrika Trilingual Journal, Editor of PUTSAL Newsletter- the biannual publication and Gamaya–the annual publication of DTS, and the Guest Editor of the Journal, Tourism: Theory and Practice. An alumna of Pondicherry University, he has co-Ordinated numerous seminars and conferences such as a National Seminar titled Indian Tourism – Opportunities Unlimited in 2007, an International Conference on Responsible Tourism during 7-9, December, 2019; a Webinar on Pro-poor Tourism on May, 22, 2020, the National Symposium on Spiritual Tourism June 20-22, 2023, and the National Technical Consultation on Coastal Tourism, January 24 & 25, 2024 . Nominated as Co-Ordinator of Tourism Course of DDE, Pondicherry University, Chairman P.G., U.G and B.Voc Board of Studies in Tourism of Pondicherry University and affiliated colleges. Presented research papers in twenty three International Conferences and fifty two National Conferences and Seminars. Globally, presented papers in Critical Studies in Tourism International Conference organized by Asia Pacific, held at British University, Hanoi, Vietnam during 13-17, February 2023, and participated in the UNESCO and UNWTO Conference on Cultural Heritage Tourism held at Mascot, Oman during 7-9, December 2017. Visited Latvia in Nov, 2023 under Erasmus Faculty Mobility and delivered lectures and talks at the Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences, Latvia. Recently visited University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka as Expert for the Workshop on Tourism and Peace. Completed a project for the development of Backwater Tourism in Kerala. Bagged several awards namely six times Best Teacher Awards of Pondicherry University, Best Research Work Award, and Commendation Certificates.

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