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Advances in Hospitality and Tourism
Reviews “Frederick J. DeMicco and Ali A. Poorani have assembled an array of experts who provide invaluable guidance and insight illustrated with real-world case studies for any individual or firm interested in navigating the waters of this rapidly evolving industry. . . . A masterful job of presenting the full range of issues and opportunities in the field of medical travel. For the student hoping to enter this field, the entrepreneur about to make an investment, or the established professional firm planning a significant brand extension, this book is essential reading and should be the standard reference for anyone involved in the field of medical travel.” —From the Foreword by John La Forgia, MBA, Emeritus Chief Officer of Marketing and Public Affairs, The Mayo Clinic; Author of Brand Aid: The Revolutionary Transformation of the Mayo Clinic “In this enlightening volume, Fred DeMicco and Ali Poorani have brought together some of the world’s leading experts to share their advice and experience on those areas that have proved challenging for many healthcare providers and destinations—determining a successful strategy, creating competitive advantage, marketing and branding a medical tourism offering, and meeting and exceeding the expectations of the international patient.” —From the Foreword by Keith Pollard, Editor in Chief, International Medical Travel Journal This new volume, which complements the editors’ earlier volume Medical Travel Brand Management: Success Strategies for Hospitality Bridging Healthcare (H2H), explores the multitude of medical travel services and discusses the integration of traveling medical guests with destination providers, hospitality/healthcare professionals, and travel service providers. The editors also address the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has made on the travel industry, which has motivated them to bring together major players, renowned authors, practitioners, and researchers to create this book to help prepare the medical tourism market to not only recover from the devastating effects of the pandemic but also to provide tools and cases that will help to structure successful destinations for medical travel. CONTENTS: About the Authors / Editors: Editors: Frederick J. DeMicco, PhD, RD Executive Director and Professor, School of Hotel and Restaurant Management, Northern Arizona University, USA Frederick J. DeMicco, PhD, RDN, is the Executive Director and Professor in the School of Hotel and Restaurant Management at Northern Arizona University, USA. Formerly he was Professor and the Aramark Endowed Department Chair in the Lerner College of Business & Economics in Hospitality Business Management at the University of Delaware. He was Associate Director of the School of Hotel, Restaurant and Recreation Management (HRRM) at Penn State University, where he was Professor-in-Charge of the Hotel & Restaurant Management undergraduate program and also was the Professor-in-Charge of the Master of Science and PhD graduate programs for five years. He presently is a Conti Distinguished Professor at the Pennsylvania State University, USA. Dr. DeMicco is the President of the International Academics and the Dean of Business Executive and Professional Programs at the Learning Village in Tuscany (SIAF) Campus in Volterra, Tuscany, the home of Innovation and Imagineering. Dr. DeMicco was also a Darden Eminent Scholar Chair Visiting Professor to the University of Central Florida–Rosen College, the USF Sarasota- Manatee, and Colorado State University; and currently is an Adjunct Professor in the School of Public Policy & Administration at the University of Delaware, USA. Dr. DeMicco has worked in healthcare at the Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, and at Walt Disney World in hotel management where he obtained a Ductorate Degree from Disney University, Orlando, Florida. Dr. DeMicco was the President of International CHRIE–NENA (Northeast North American Federation). He was presented the International CHRIE/Cornell Howard B. Meek Award of Excellence for 2017. Ali A. Poorani, PhD Associate Professor of Hospitality Business Management, Alfred Lerner College of Business & Economics, Delaware University, Newark Ali A. Poorani, PhD, is an Associate Professor with expertise in leadership and entrepreneurship. He is the Director of Hospitality Associates for Research & Training (HART), which offers a variety of research and training programs for the hospitality and healthcare industries. He developed the University of Delaware’s Patient Experience Academy, in conjunction with Christiana Care Health System. He has published several scholarly articles, including Hospitality Bridging Healthcare. Dr. Poorani has worked in the hospitality industry for more than 14 years. He has conducted many workshops, focus groups, and training programs nationally and internationally, bringing hospitality to healthcare with a vision to make hospitals truly hospitable. His long-term engagement with the International Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education (ICHRIE) includes: past board member of ICHRIE Finance Committee; chair, ICHRIE Finance SIG; board member for the Association of Hospitality Financial Management Educators (AHFME); member of ICHRIIE Strategic Planning Committee; ICHRIE Finance Committee; and Hospitality Industry Professionals-SIG. He also serves on the advisory board for Medical Tourism and Global Healthcare Research Summit. Dr. Poorani is a recipient of various community service awards, such as the 2005 Champion of Club Education Award, 2009 Alfred Lerner College of Business Outstanding Service/Outreach Award, the 2012 University of Delaware Excellence in Advising and Mentoring Award, and the 2014 Leon and Margaret Slocomb Professional Excellence Award. Dr. Poorani received his PhD in leadership and human behavior from United States International University (USIU) in San Diego and his MBA from the University of Central Oklahoma. |
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