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Dr. Toney K. Thomas

Mahatma Gandhi University, Taylor's University, University of Calicut, Madurai Kamaraj University, University of Gondar, Indira Gandhi National Open University

ORCID iD 0000-0001-8759-0207
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About

Toney K. Thomas is the Director of School of Tourism Studies at Mahatma Gandhi University and former Deputy Dean and Associate Professor of School of Hospitality, Tourism, and Events of Taylor’s University, Malaysia. He has published research articles in High Impact Journals in Asian Tourism Studies, Tourist Behaviour, and Destination Benchmarking. He has a track record of conducting research and consultancy projects from notable bodies such as the World Bank and the European Union. Toney was a member of the consultancy team by PATA for the Nepal Tourism Rapid Recovery force. He is also the recipient of the Pacific Asia Travel Association’s PATA Face of the Future. Toney is the founding chair of the Asian Tourism Research (ATR) and founding editor in chief of the Asian Tourism Research Journal.

Employment

  • Mahatma Gandhi University Director
    2019 - Present
  • Taylor's University Associate Professor and Head, School of Hospitality, Tourism and Events
    2017 - 2019
  • Taylor's University Deputy Dean and Associate Professor
    2013 - 2017
  • Taylor's University Programme Director and Senior Lecturer
    2009 - 2013
  • Taylor's University Course Leader and Senior Lecturer
    2008 - 2009
  • Taylor's University Lecturer and Senior Lecturer
    2007 - 2009
  • University of Gondar Lecturer
    2004 - 2007
  • St. Peter's College, Kerala Lecturer and Coordinator, Postgraduate Programme in Tourism (MTA)
    2002 - 2004
  • Oxford College, Bangalore Guest Lecturer
    2000 - 2001

Education

  • University of Calicut B.A.Tourism and Travel Management
    1995 - 1998
  • Madurai Kamaraj University
  • Indira Gandhi National Open University
  • Pondicherry University

Projects & Funding

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Publications (16)