Wan, Lisa Chun-ying
Wan, Lisa Chun-ying 尹振英
BBA, MPhil, PhD (CUHK)
Professor
Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning)
Co-Director, Centre for Hospitality and Real Estate Research
Outstanding Fellow of the Faculty of Business Administration
Contact
School of Hotel and Tourism Management
Room 714, 7/F
Cheng Yu Tung Building
12 Chak Cheung Street
Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong
+852 3943 8624
Biography
Professor Lisa C. Wan is a Professor in the School of Hotel and Tourism Management and Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning) at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Business School. She also serves as an Outstanding Fellow of the Faculty of Business Administration and Co-Director of the Centre for Hospitality and Real Estate Research.
Professor Wan has a distinguished record of research excellence and high-quality teaching. She currently serves as Associate Editor for Annals of Tourism Research and sits on the editorial boards of Tourism Management, Journal of Travel Research, and Journal of Sustainable Tourism. Her previous board appointments include the Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Research (2021–2023) and the Journal of Travel & Tourism Marketing (2023–2026). Additionally, she served as a panel member for the Business and Economics Panel in the Hong Kong Research Assessment Exercise 2026.
Her research portfolio includes over 130 publications and conference papers, with more than 50 journal articles, many appearing in leading journals such as Journal of Consumer Research (UTD journal), Annals of Tourism Research (ABS 4), Tourism Management (ABS 4), and Journal of Travel Research (ABS 4). Two of her recent papers have been recognized as ‘ESI Top 1% Highly Cited Paper’ in the social sciences. Her work on consumer responses to service robots during COVID-19, published in Annals of Tourism Research, attracted 368 media pickups globally, reaching over 15,800 media outlets and more than 1,200 journalists.
Her research has achieved significant societal impact, earning her the CUHK Outstanding Research Impact Award (2023–2024). In 2021, she spearheaded the Greater China Hotel Business Sustainability Index (Hotel BSI), driving a 14% increase in average sustainability scores, with 76% of participating companies improving by 2024. Additionally, in 2025 she founded “MeGoOut,” a brand offering immersive rural study tours in Hong Kong that foster experiential learning in sustainability, environmental stewardship, and cultural conservation for students from primary to university levels.
Professor Wan’s dedication to teaching has also been widely recognized. In 2021, she received CUHK’s highest teaching honor, the University Education Award 2021 (General Faculty Members Category). She was also honored with the Vice-Chancellor’s Exemplary Teaching Award (2017), the Faculty Teaching Excellence Award (2017), and the Faculty Teaching Merit Awards for 2012–2017 and 2018–2026. In 2022, she was awarded the Teaching Development and Language Enhancement Grant (TDLEG), through which she developed a game-based “‘Space Tourism Virtual Reality Learning Tool,” to enhance students’ understanding of emerging tourism concepts.
Professor Wan is a sought-after keynote speaker and panelist at major international forums. At Economist Impact’s Sustainability Week Asia 2025 in Bangkok, she was featured as a spotlight speaker on the theme “Eco-tourism: The Green Luxury,” engaging with nearly 1,000 senior business and sustainability leaders. Her spotlight interview gained significant global reach, generating over 40 media features and 1.36 million online views.
Her research offers valuable practical insights for the post-pandemic recovery of Hong Kong’s tourism industry, with a strong focus on sustainable tourism, in-depth travel, and eco-tourism. A prominent voice in public discourse, Professor Wan is frequently interviewed across television, radio, and print media. Notable appearances include flagship Hong Kong current affairs programs such as《新聞透視》, RTHK’s《鏗鏘集》, 《時事多面睇》, 《一線搜查》, and the prestigious radio segment Letter to Hong Kong 《香港家書》.
Teaching Areas
Strategic Brand Management
Aviation Service Management
Capstone Research Project for the Hospitality Industries and Real Estate
Seminar in Research Issues in Hospitality, Tourism and Real Estate
Research Interests
AI Service Robots and Technologies
Sustainable Tourism
Cross-cultural Consumer/Tourist Behaviours
Services Marketing and Service Failure
Space Tourism
Publications & Working Papers
- Choi, S., Wan, L. C., & Mattila, A. S. (2027), “Tell me the truth: Consumer responses to feedback solicitation with robots versus humans,” Tourism Management, 118, 105501.
- Liu, X. (Stella), Li, X., Wan, L. C., & Law, R. (2026), “The power of process: Demonstrating cultural relic restoration to foster cultural inheritance,” Tourism Management, 117, 105455.
- S. Li, X. (S.) Liu, Z. Guo, and L. C. Wan (2026), “How group diversity shapes sustainable tourist behavior,” Tourism Management, 116, 105443.
- L. C. Wan, S. Dolnicar, C. H. C. Hsu, X. (Robert) Li, and H. W. C. Yeung (2026), “Bridging research and real-world impact in tourism research,” Annals of Tourism Research, 118, 104142.
- Y. Song, X. Liang, Y. Li, and L. C. Wan (2026), “Temporal effect in consumer coping with service failures,” Tourism Management, 114, 105371.
- X. Luo, D. Xu, L. C. Wan, and Y. Li (2025), “Cityscapes or Scenic Escapes? Exploring the Differential Impact of Urban Versus Nature Visuals in Tourism Marketing,” Journal of Travel Research, 0(0).
- Jia, G., Luo, X., and Wan, L. C. (2025), “How the elderly tackle age discrimination from human or AI servers,” Annals of Tourism Research, 113, 103975.
- Li, S., Liu, X. S., Wan, L. C., and Abulizi, A. (2025), “Tourism service recovery: How minority employees influence majority consumer experiences,” Tourism Management, 109, 105158.
- Luo, X., Xu, D., Li, W. Y., and Wan, L. C. (2025), “Advancing information search through GenAI: The roles of search type, travel motive, and GenAI customization level,” International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, 37(5), 1725-1743.
- Liu, X. (S.), Wan, L. C., and Mattila, A. (2025), “Virtual influencers going head-to-head with human influencers: The impact of influencer type on trust perceptions of endorsement,” International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, 37(5), 1574-1602.
- Jia, G., Wan, L. C., Liu, X., and Wen, J. (2025), “Exploring uncharted digital horizons: Role of internet self-efficacy in shaping the destination preferences of senior tourists,” Tourism Management, 107, 105056.
- Hu, J., and Wan, L. C. (2025), “When travel blurs the self: The role of self-diagnosticity in tourist pay-what-you-want,” Tourism Management, 106, 105001.
- Li, W. Y., and Wan, L. C. (2025), “Inspiring tourists’ imagination: Human presence in destination photographs facilitates mental simulation of future travel experiences,” Tourism Management, 106, 104969.
- Hu, J., Xu, Z., Wan, L. C., and Wu, W. (2025), “The unintended sustainable consequences of free upgrade: How unearned preferential treatment reduces sustainable behavior,” Annals of Tourism Research, 110, 103872.
- Hu, J., Xue, N. (I.), and Wan, L. C. (2025), “When less is more: The numerical format effect of tourism corporate donations,” Annals of Tourism Research, 110, 103864.
- Luo, X., Liu, X. (S.), and Wan, L. C. (2025), “Excited or calm? Effects of endorsers’ emotions on tourists’ impulsive buying,” Journal of Travel Research, 64(1), 35–50.
- Hu, J., Huang, G. I., Wong, I. A., and Wan, L. C. (2024), “AI trust divide: How recruiter-candidate roles shape tourism personnel decision-making,” Annals of Tourism Research, 109, 103860.
- Hu, J., Wan, L. C., and Li, X. (2024), “Remember it clearly: how solo travel influences tourists’ donation behavior toward the destination,” Journal of Sustainable Tourism, 1–20.
- Li, Y. (W.), Liu, Y., Wan, L. C., and Lin, Y. (2024), “Human psychology as a driver of tourism development: The effect of regional personality traits,” Annals of Tourism Research, 109, 103852.
- Choi, S., Wan, L. C., and Mattila, A. (2024), “Unintended indulgence in robotic service encounters,” Annals of Tourism Research, 106, 103768.
- Xue, N. (I.), Liu, X. (S.), Wan, L. C., and Hou, Y. (2024), “Relaxing or challenging? How social crowding influences the effectiveness of activity-based destination advertising,” Tourism Management, 100, 104839.
- Hu, J., and Wan, L. C. (2024), “How tourism memory boosts creativity? The role of openness to experience,” Tourism Management, 100, 104833.
- Jia, G., Wen, J., and Wan, L. C. (2024), “Taking advantage of their seniority: How the misbehavior of senior tourists influences young adults’ prosocial behavior towards them,” Journal of Travel Research, 64(7), 1719-1738.
- Yi, X. (S.), Kim, H., Luo, X., and Wan, L. C. (2024), “Visit intention via mobile app usage in pandemic alleviation: Influences of regulatory focus and risk,” Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Research, 48(5), 895–908.
- Xue, N., Chan, E. K., and Wan, L. C. (2023), “How eco-certificate/effort influences hotel preference,” Annals of Tourism Research, 101, 103616.
- Luo, X., Wan, L. C., and Liu, X. (2023), “Harnessing romance: The effect of exposure to romance-themed attractions on tourists’ impulsive buying,” Tourism Management, 96, 104717.
- Li, Y. W., Wan, L. C., Luo, X., and Wu, C. (2023), “If museum treasures could talk: How anthropomorphism increases favorable visitor responses,” Annals of Tourism Research, 99, 103540. (Research Note)
- Luo, X., Hu, J., Wan, L. C., and Yi, X. (2023), “Restriction reduction: The effects of mobility restriction on consumers’ preferences for advertisements of tourism products,” Tourism Management, 94, 104638.
- Chan, E. K., Wan, L. C., and Yi, X. (2022), “Smart technology vs. embarrassed human: The inhibiting effect of anticipated technology embarrassment,” Annals of Tourism Research, 97, 103494.
- Liu, X. (S.), Wan, L. C., and Yi, X. (2022), “Humanoid versus non-humanoid robots: How mortality salience shapes preference for robot services under the COVID-19 pandemic,” Annals of Tourism Research, 94, 103383.
- Liu, X. (S.), Yi, X., and Wan, L. C. (2022), “Friendly or competent? The effects of perception of robot appearance and service context on usage intention,” Annals of Tourism Research, 92, 103324.
- Kim, H., Yi, X., Luo, X., and Wan, L. C. (2021), “A silver lining of tourism stagnation,” Annals of Tourism Research Empirical Insights, 2(2), 100024.
- Wan, L. C., Hui, M. K., and Qiu, Y. (C.) (2021), “Tourist misbehavior: Psychological closeness to fellow consumers and informal social control,” Tourism Management, 104258.
- Yu, I. Y., Wan, L. C., and Yi, X. (2021), “Managerial response to negative online reviews in the service industry: A tactic-based and culture-based model,” Journal of Global Marketing, 1–11.
- Wan, L. C., Chan, E. K., and Luo, X. (2021), “Robots come to rescue: How to reduce perceived risk of infectious disease in COVID-19-stricken consumers?,” Annals of Tourism Research, 103069. (Research Note)
- Wan, L. C., and Wyer, R. S. (2020), “The role of incidental embarrassment on social interaction behavior,” Social Cognition, 38(5), 422–446.
- Wan, L. C., and Wyer, R. S. (2019), “The influence of incidental similarity on observers’ causal attributions and reactions to a service failure,” Journal of Consumer Research, 45(6), 1350–1368.
- Hou, Y., Sun, Y., Wan, L. C., and Yang, W. (2018), “How can psychological contagion effect be attenuated? The role of boundary effect on menu design,” Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Research, 42(4), 606–626.
- Su, L., Wan, L. C., and Wyer, R. S. (2018), “The contrasting influences of incidental anger and fear on responses to a service failure,” Psychology & Marketing, 35(9), 666–675. (The first two authors contributed equally.)
- Wan, L. C., Poon, P. S., and Yu, C. (2016), “Consumer reactions to corporate social responsibility brands: The role of face concern,” Journal of Consumer Marketing, 33(1), 52–60.
- Wan, L. C., and Wyer, R. S. (2015), “Consumer reactions to attractive service providers: Approach or avoid?” Journal of Consumer Research, 42(4), 578–595.
- Wan, L. C., and Poon, P. S. (2014), “Tourist views on green brands: The role of face concern,” Annals of Tourism Research, 46, 173–175.
- Wan, L. C. (2013), “Culture’s impact on consumer complaining responses to embarrassing service failure,” Journal of Business Research, 66(3), 298–305.
- Peng, L., Wong, A. H. K., and Wan, L. C. (2012), “The effects of image congruence and self-monitoring on product evaluations: A comparison between genuine and counterfeit products,” Journal of Global Marketing, 25(1), 17–28.
- Wan, L. C., Hui, M. K., and Wyer, R. S. (2011), “The role of relationship norms in responses to service failures,” Journal of Consumer Research, 38(2), 260–277.
- Wan, L. C., Chan, E. K., and Su, L. L. (2011), “When will customers care about service failures that happened to strangers? The role of personal similarity and regulatory focus and its implication on service evaluation,” International Journal of Hospitality Management, 30, 213–220.
- Hui, M. K., Ho, C. K. Y., and Wan, L. C. (2011), “Prior relationships and consumer responses to service failures: A cross-cultural study,” Journal of International Marketing, 19(1), 59–81.
- Chan, H., and Wan, L. C. (2009), “Dual influences of moderating variables in the dissatisfaction process: Theory and evidence,” Journal of International Consumer Marketing, 21(2), 125–135.
- Chan, H., Wan, L. C., and Sin, L. Y. M. (2009), “The contrasting effects of culture on consumer tolerance: Interpersonal face and impersonal fate,” Journal of Consumer Research, 36(2), 292–304. JSTOR link.
- Chan, H., and Wan, L. C. (2008), “Consumer responses to service failures: A resource preference model of cultural influences,” Journal of International Marketing, 16(1), 72–97. (Authors contributed equally.)
- Chan, H., Wan, L. C., and Sin, L. Y. M. (2007), “Hospitality service failures: Who will be more dissatisfied?,” International Journal of Hospitality Management, 26(3), 531–545.
Grants
Research Grants
- “Innovative and Sustainable Rural Tourism in Sha Tau Kok Cluster: Showcasing the Unique Natural and Cultural Heritage of Mui Tsz Lam, Kuk Po, and Kat O,” awarded by Countryside Conservation Funding Scheme with HK$3,000,000, 2025-2027 (Project Leader)
- “Consumer Responses to Contactless Service Provision by Service Robot Under Contagion Threat”, General Research Fund awarded by Hong Kong RGC, 2021/22, 2022-2024 (Co-Investigator)
- “When Does a Positive Role Model Backfire,” Competitive Research Funding Schemes for the Local Self-financing Degree Sector 2016/17 (Faculty Development Scheme), 2020 -2022 (Co-Investigator)
- “When Attractive Service Providers Make Mistakes: Who Will Be More Dissatisfied?”, awarded by Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong, 2015-2018 (Principal Investigator)
- “The Influence of Incidental Similarity on Consumers’ Causal Attributions and Reactions to Observable Service Failures Across Cultures”, awarded by Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong, 2014-2017 (Principal Investigator)
- “Consumer Reactions to Attractive Service Providers: Approach or Avoid?”, awarded by Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong, 2013-2016 (Principal Investigator)
- “Incidental Emotion as Antecedent of Attribution in Service Failure Context”, General Research Fund, awarded by Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong, 2013-2016 (Co-investigator)
- “Halting Wasteful Consumption: The Differential Impact of Guilt and Shame”, Competitive Research Funding Schemes for the Local Self-financing Degree Sector 2016/17 (Faculty Development Scheme), awarded by Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong (Co-investigator)
Teaching Grants
- “Space Tourism Virtual Reality Learning Tool”, Teaching Development and Language Enhancement Grant (TDLEG) 2021-22 Triennium (Principal Investigator)
- “Learning Technologies Beyond Textbook: Service Robots in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry”, Courseware Development Grant Scheme 2021-22 (Principal Investigator)
Awards & Honours
- Outstanding Research Impact Award 2023-24, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
- University Education Award 2021 (General Faculty Members Category)
- Hong Kong University Grants Committee (UGC) Teaching Award Nomination (General Faculty Members Category), 2021
- Faculty Teaching Merit Award, CUHK Business School, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21
- Vice-Chancellor’s Exemplary Teaching Award 2017, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
- Faculty Teaching Excellence Award, CUHK Business School, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2016-17
- Faculty Teaching Award, CUHK Business School, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2012-13, 2013-14
- Best Paper Award for Consumer Behaviour and Marketing Track 2013, Academy of International Business Southeast Asia Regional Conference
University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) Top 100 Business School Research Rankings in 2024-2025