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Dr. Daniel L. Spears

Associate Professor

University of North Texas

Department of Hospitality, Event and Tourism Management

(940) 565-4346

Email: dspears@unt.edu

Education

  • PhD, Kansas State University, 2000
    Major: Human Ecology - Institutional Management
    Specialization: Hospitality Management
    Dissertation: Rural Residents' Perceptions and Attitudes of Native American Gaming Development in Kansas
  • MS, Rochester Institute of Technology, 1996
    Major: Service Management
    Specialization: Service Innovation and Leadership
    Dissertation: Casino Player Tracking Systems: A Comparative Analysis of Existing Industry Information Systems as they Relate to the Facilitation of Relationship Management and Marketing
  • BS, Rochester Institute of Technology, 1995
    Major: Hotel and Resort Management

Professional Positions

  • Staff Assistant/Graduate Teaching Assistant (Dual Appointment), Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas. Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas. (1999 - 2000).
  • Graduate Research Assistant, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas. Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas. (1998 - 1999).
  • Graduate Teaching Assistant, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas. Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas. (1997 - 1999).
  • Teaching and Research Assistant, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, New York. Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, New York. (1994 - 1996).

    • Academic - P-12

  • Associate Professor of Hospitality & Tourism Management,, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2016 - 2019).

    • Academic - Post-Secondary

  • Profesor Afiliado del Claustro de Profesores (Visting Professor), CATIE (Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Center). CATIE (Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Center). (2011 - Present).
  • Associate Professor of Hospitality & Tourism Management & MIST Graduate Advisor, University of North Texas, Denton, TX. University of North Texas, Denton, TX. (2012 - 2016).
  • Assistant Professor of Hospitality Management, University of North Texas, Denton, TX. University of North Texas, Denton, TX. (2007 - 2012).
  • Assistant Professor of Hospitality Management, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii. University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii. (2000 - 2007).

    • Military

  • Combat Medical Specialist/Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) – MOS: 91 Alpha. Honorable Discharge, United States Army. United States Army. (1985 - 1990).

    • Professional

  • Supervisory Positions: Pre-Opening through Grand Opening: Executive, College Internship Program, Administration, Editor of Company Newsletter, Human Resources and Casino Operations., MGM Grand Hotel, Casino and Theme Park. MGM Grand Hotel, Casino and Theme Park. (1992 - 1995).
  • Management Traing Program/Assistant Manager, Rado-Mat Holdings/Allied Innkeepers: Holiday Inn. Rado-Mat Holdings/Allied Innkeepers: Holiday Inn. (1994 - 1994).

Professional Memberships

  • American Hotel and Lodging Association. (2000 - Present).
  • International Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education. (2000 - Present).
  • Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association. (2009 - 2012).
  • Club Managers Association of America. (2000 - 2007).
  • Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association, Hawaii Chapter. (2000 - 2007).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

    University of North Texas

  • CMHT 3450 - Effective Leadership Communication, 3 courses.
  • HMGT 2800 - Foundations of International Travel and Tourism, 3 courses.
  • HMGT 3300 - Hospitality Industry Marketing and Sales, 4 courses.
  • HMGT 4860 - Hospitality Business Strategies, 30 courses.
  • HMGT 5260 - Hospitality Business Strategies, 7 courses.
  • HMGT 5520 - Global Tourism Systems, 5 courses.
  • HMGT 5530 - International Sustainable Tourism, 6 courses.
  • HMGT 5540 - Tourism Services Management and Marketing, 10 courses.
  • HMGT 5790 - Field Experience in Hospitality and Tourism, 2 courses.
  • HMGT 5860 - Strategic Management in the Hospitality Industry, 3 courses.
  • HMGT 5920 - Problem in Lieu of Thesis, 4 courses.
  • HMGT 5950 - Master's Thesis, 3 courses.
  • SMHM 2800 - Foundations of International Travel and Tourism, 2 courses.
  • SMHM 3950 - Creating Consumer Experiences, 1 course.
  • SMHM 4860 - Hospitality Business Strategies, 8 courses.
  • SMHM 4980 - Experimental Course, 1 course.
  • SMHM 5260 - Hospitality Business Strategies, 5 courses.
  • SMHM 5530 - International Sustainable Tourism, 2 courses.
  • SMHM 5540 - Tourism Services Management and Marketing, 2 courses.
  • SMHM 5630 - Event Management, 7 courses.
  • SMHM 5800 - Seminar in Various Areas of Concentration, 1 course.
  • SMHM 5860 - Strategic Management in the Hospitality Industry, 3 courses.

Teaching at Other Institutions

  • University of Hawaii at Manoa, TIM Undergrad and Graduate Level Courses Various, Fall 2000.

Directed Student Learning

  • Master's Thesis Committee Chair, "Impacts of Craft Breweries on Tourism Brand Identity.," Hospitality, Event and Tourism Management. (September 2019).
  • Dissertation Committee Co-Chair, "Under Development," Information Science. (January 2023 - 2026).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Chair, "In-Process," Hospitality, Event and Tourism Management. (January 2023 - 2025).
  • Supervised Research Chair, "In-Process," Hospitality, Event and Tourism Management. (January 2024 - May 2024).
  • Supervised Research Chair, "Unleashing Your Potential: A Journey of Inspiration - A Motivational Speech," Hospitality, Event and Tourism Management. (August 2023 - December 2023).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Member, "Small Business Social Responsibility: The Influence of Social Responsibility on Consumer Behavior in Generation Z Consumers.," Hospitality, Event and Tourism Management. (September 2018 - August 2022).
  • Supervised Research Chair, Hospitality, Event and Tourism Management. (June 2022 - July 2022).
  • Supervised Research Chair, Hospitality, Event and Tourism Management. (January 2021 - May 2021).
  • Supervised Research Chair, Hospitality, Event and Tourism Management. (January 2021 - May 2021).
  • Supervised Teaching Activity, Hospitality, Event and Tourism Management. (January 2021 - May 2021).
  • Dissertation Committee Member, "Exploring Essential Competencies of Entry-level Management Positions in the Food and Beverage Industry.," Information Science. (September 2015 - August 2020).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Member, "An examination of craft beer establishment patronage in Denton, Texas.," Anthropology. (September 2016 - May 2020).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Member, "Students Perceptions on the Curriculum and Their Intentions to Work in the Sustainable Industry," Hospitality, Event and Tourism Management. (2017 - May 2019).
  • Undergraduate Honors Thesis, "The Backpack and the Briefcase: A Look at the Marriott and Starwood Merger.," Institutional Research and Effectiveness. (2017 - 2018).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Chair, "Discontinued," Hospitality, Event and Tourism Management. (2016 - 2018).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Member, "Community Based Assessment: An Analysis of Community Based Cooperatives in Lalache and Hulgol India," Anthropology. (2015 - 2017).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Member, "Considering Canine Companionship: Dog Owner Involvement and Motivation Regarding Leisure Travel Accommodations," Hospitality, Event and Tourism Management. (2014 - 2014).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Member, "Good Practices in Volunteer Tourism Management & Feasibility Assessment of Volunteer Programs at Talamanca-Area Ecotourism Operators: A Report for the Talamancan Association of Ecotourism and Conservation (ATEC)," Anthropology. (2013 - 2014).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Member, "Sustainable Stewardships in Clothing and Textiles Industry: Investigating Impacts on Sustainability Value and Lifestyle Practices.," Merchandising and Digital Retailing. (2011 - 2012).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Chair, "Exploring Drivers and Thresholds: A Socio-ecological Systems Approach to Tourism .," Hospitality, Event and Tourism Management. (2010 - 2012).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Member, "The retail servicescape: music and its influence on consumer behavior," Merchandising and Digital Retailing. (2008 - 2012).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Member, "Intersections of Environmental Bio-Diversity in Costa Rica and the Tourism Industry.," Other - Outside UNT. (2010 - 2011).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Member, "Understanding Taiwanese travelers on cruise tours In North America: motivations, involvement, perceptions, and satisfaction of cruisers," Hospitality, Event and Tourism Management. (2008 - 2009).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Member, "Satisfaction of Indian tourists who visit Bangkok, Thailand," Hospitality, Event and Tourism Management. (2007 - 2008).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Co-Chair, "Delphi Forecast for Mobile Technology in Tourism Applications in Japan," Other - Outside UNT. (2006 - 2006).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Chair, "Marketing for the Future: A Marketing Strategy Study for Locally Owned/Managed Four-to-Five Star Hotels in Shanghai, PR China," Other - Outside UNT. (2005 - 2005).
  • Dissertation Committee Member, "Assessing the Content Standards of a Large-Scale, Standards-Based Test: A Psychometric Validity Study of the 2002 Hawaii State Assessment Grade 8 and Grade 10 Reading Tests," Other - Outside UNT. (2004 - 2004).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Chair, "Tourism as a form of evolution," Other - Outside UNT. (2002 - 2002).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Chair, "An examination of hotel manager expatriates in China," Other - Outside UNT. (2002 - 2002).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Member, "Evolution of quantitative methods of service quality measurement: a case study of six-sigma implementation in Starwood Hotels in the State of Hawaii," Other - Outside UNT. (2002 - 2002).

Awards and Honors

  • Millicent Njeri, Young Hoon Kim, Kang Yang, and Daniel L. Spears, The 22nd International Joint World Cultural Tourism Conference. (June 2018).
  • Josiam, B.M., Spears, D., Dutta, K., Pookulangara, S., & Kinley, T., The 10th Annual World Congress of the Academy for Global Business Advancement (AGBA). Bangkok, Thailand, June 2013.. (May 2013).
  • Spears, D., Josiam, B., Pookulangara, S. & Kinley, T., The 10th APAC-CHRIE Conference. (June 2012).
  • Nominated for John H. Shelton Excellence in Teaching Award, University of North Texas. Sponsored by University of North Texas. (May 2011).
  • Nominated for Minnie Stevens Piper Award for Excellence in Teaching, University of North Texas. Sponsored by the Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation.. (May 2010).
  • Nominated for John H. Shelton Excellence in Teaching Award, University of North Texas. Sponsored by University of North Texas. (December 2007).
  • Nominated for Board of Regents' Excellence in Teaching Award, University of Hawaii System, University of Hawaii Board of Regents. (May 2005).
  • Excellence in Teaching Award in the School of Travel Industry Management, University of Hawaii at Manoa, TIM International Incorporated. (May 2005).

Research

Published Intellectual Contributions

    Abstracts and Proceedings

  • Spears, D. L., Editor. (2005). Winds of Change in Tourism Research: Voyages of Inquiry and Discovery.

    • Book Chapter

  • Josiam, B.M., Spears, D.L., Dutta, K., Pookulangara, S.A., Kinley, T.R. (2023). “Namastey London”: Bollywood Movies and Their Impact on how Indians Perceive European Destinations.. Film and Place in an Intercultural Perspective: India-Europe Film Connections.. New York, NY, Taylor & Francis Group.
  • Spears, D.L., Collison, F. (2023). Encyclopedia of Tourism: Comprehensive treatment of all major concepts in the most significant industry worldwide.. Encyclopedia of Tourism (3rd Edition). (Third Edition) New York, Springer Science and Business Media.
  • Josiam, B.M., Spears, D.L., Dutta, K., Pookulangara, S.A., Kinley, T.R. (2021). Bollywood induced international travel through the lens of the involvement construct. Tourism in India: Marketing Perspectives.. New York, New York, Taylor & Francis.
  • Spears, D.L., Collison, F. (2020). Tourism, Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI).. Encyclopedia of Tourism: Springer Nature Reference. (Second Edition) Springer Science and Business Media. https://citations.springernature.com/book?doi=10.1007/978-3-319-01669-6
  • Spears, D.L., Collison, F. (2016). Encyclopedia of Tourism: Comprehensive treatment of all major concepts in largest industry worldwide: Tourism, Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI).. Encyclopedia of Tourism: Comprehensive treatment of all major concepts in largest industry worldwide, In Jafari, J. & Xiao, H. (Eds.).. (Second Edition) Springer Science and Business Media.
  • Boger, C., Spears, D. L., Wolfe, K., & Li-Chun, L.. (1999). Economic Impacts: Native American Gaming.  In Hsu, C. (Ed.), Legalized casino gaming in the United States: economic and social impacts (pp. 166-192).

    • Book Review

  • Spears, D. L.. (2001). Book Review: The Strategy Focused Organization.

    • Conference Organizer/Coordinator and Moderator

  • Spears, D.L. (2016). Conference Organizer/Coordinator and Co-Moderator.. Fifth Annual International Symposium on Sustainable Tourism Research. Webinar Based Conference – Hosted by the College of Merchandising, Hospitality & Tourism, University of North Texas and CATIE (Centro Agronomico Tropical de Investigacion y Ensenanza). Denton, Texas, USA..

    • Conference Proceeding

  • Holladay, T., Spears, D.L., Lee, S., Kim, Y. (2022). The Influence of Social Responsibility on Consumer Behavior in Small Restaurants.. Seoul, Asia Pacific Tourism Association (APTA).
  • Kinley, T.R., Pookulangara, S.A., Josiam, B.M., Spears, D.L., , K.D. (2021). Bollywood influence on clothing selection of Indian consumers.. Proceeding for the 2021 Global Alliance of Marketing and Management Associations. Seoul, Global Alliance of Marketing and Management Associations.
  • Spears, D.L., Kim, Y.H. (2019). Learning Environments in International Education: A Case of Sustainability in the MIST Program. Daejeon, he 86th TOSOK Daejeon Conference & Pan Asia International Tourism Conference.
  • Pookulangara, S., Kinley, T., Josiam, B.M., Spears, D.L., Dutta, K. (2018). Gender Matters: Examining Influence of Bollywood on Purchase of Fashion. Tokyo, Global Marketing Conference.
  • Wen, H., Spears, D.L., Josiam, B.M., Yang, Y. (2018). Influence of Movies and Television on Chinese Tourists’ Perception Towards International Tourism Destinations. Mumbai, International Conference in Entrepreneurship & Family Business.
  • Njeri, M., Kim, Y.H., Yang, Y., Spears, D.L. (2018). n Examination of Sustainability Behavior (SuBH) (Best Paper Award). Bangkok, The 22nd International Joint World Cultural Tourism Conference.
  • Schuelke, W., Birendra, K., Spears, D.L. (2018). Rural Agritourism in North Texas: A SWOT-ANP Analysis. Lubbock, Texas, The 23rd Annual Graduate Education and Graduate Student Research Conference in Hospitality and Tourism.
  • Njeri, M., Kim, Y., Yang, K., Spears, D.L. (2018). An examination of Sustainability Behavior (SuBH).
  • Njeri, M., Kim, Y., Yang, K., Spears, D.L. (2017). Students’ Perceptions on the Curriculum and their Intentions to Work in the Sustainable Industry.

    • Journal Article

  • Kinley, T.R., Pookulangara, S.A., Josiam, B.M., Spears, D.L., Dutta, K. (2023). Bollywood Influence on Clothing Selection of Indian Consumers. Journal of Global Fashion Marketing. 14 (4) 390-403. Taylor & Francis Online.
  • Kim, Y., Spears, D. (2022). Differing career expectations in the Hospitality Industry: A cross-cultural study. International Hospitality Review.
  • Kim, Y.H., Spears, D.L. (2021). Differing career expectations in the hospitality industry: a cross-cultural study.. International Hospitality Review. 36 (2) 04-321. Emerald.
  • Josiam, B.M., Spears, D.L., Dutta, K., Pookulangara, S.A., Kinley, T.R. (2020). Bollywood Induced International Travel Through the Lens of the Involvement Construct. Anatolia: An International Journal of Tourism and Hospitality Research. 31 (2) 181-196. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13032917.2020.1749349
  • Pelka, H., Schuelke, W., Gomez, M., Santelises, E., KC, B., Spears, D.L. (2019). Perceived Value of Geocaching Experiences in Yellowstone National Park. Journal of Tourism Challenges and Trends. 11 (2) Romanian-American Association of Project Managers for Education and Research (RAAPMER). ttps://journaltct.ro/about/
  • Spears, D.L., Josiam, B.M., Virojphan, P., Ooi, A. (2019). Malaysian tourists’ motivation & involvement of Southeast Asia tourism: A case study of Singapore and Bangkok. Optimization Journal of Research in Management. 13 (1) 11. Greater Noida, GL BAJAJ Institue of Management and Research. https://www.glbimr.org/optimization-11-2-jul-dec-2019.pdf#page=8
  • Kim, Y.H., Spears, D.L., Vargas-Ortega, E., Kim, T.H. (2018). A Practical Learning Environment for Sustainability and Sustainable Tourism: The Case of Student Engagement at the Sustainability House (SH). International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education. 19 (6) 1-11. West Yorkshire, Emerald. www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com
  • Pelka, H., Schuelke, W., Gomez, M., Santelises, E., KC, B., Spears, D.L. (2018). Perceived value of Geocaching experience in Yellowstone National Park. Journal of Tourism Challenges and Trends. 11 49-70.
  • Josiam, B.M., Spears, D.L. (2018). Residents’ Perceptions of Spring Break Tourism: The Involvement Empowerment Perspective. Optimization Journal of Research in Management. 10 (1) 1-11. Greater Noida, GL. Bajaj Institute of Management and Research.
  • Wen, H., Josiam, B.M., Spears, D.L., Yang, Y. (2018). Influence of movies and television on Chinese Tourists perception toward international tourism destinations. Tourism Management Perspectives. 28 211-219. Elsevier.
  • Josiam, B.M., Josiam, B.M. (2018). Residents’ Perceptions of Spring Break Tourism: The Involvement/Empowerment Perspective. Optimization Journal of Research in Management. 10 (1) 1-11. Greater NOIDA, G.B. Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, GL Bajaj Institute of Management and Research.
  • Strzelecka, M., Josiam, B.M., Spears, D.L., Monterrubio, C.J. (2015). Looking At Residents’ Attitudes towards Spring Break Tourism in Texas through the Lens of Community Attachment. FIU Hospitality Review. 31 (4) Florida International University.
  • Josiam, B.M., Spears, D.L., Pookulangara, S.A., Dutta, K., Kinley, T.R., Duncan, J.L. (2015). Using structural equation modeling to understand the impact of Bollywood movies on destination image, tourist activity, and purchasing behavior of Indians. Journal of Vacation Marketing. 21 (3) 251–261. Sage Publications Sage UK: London, England.
  • Josiam, B.M., Spears, D.L., Dutta, K., Pookulangara, S.A., Kinley, T.L. (2014). "Namastey London”: Bollywood Movies and Their Impact on how Indians Perceive European Destinations. FIU Hospitality Review. 31 (4) Florida International University.
  • Josiam, B.M., Spears, D., Pookulangara, S., Dutta, K., Kinley, T.. (2013). "Namaste London"; "An Evening in Paris": Bollywood movies and their impact on Gen Y Indians' perceptions of Europe.".
  • Pookulangara, S., Kinley, T., Josiam, B., & Spears, D.. (2013). Hollywood and Fashion: Influence on Apparel Purchase Decisions.
  • Pookulangara, S.A., Kinley, T.R., Josiam, B.M., Spears, D.L. (2013). HOLLYWOOD AND FASHION: INFLUENCE ON APPAREL PURCHASE DECISIONS. International Journal of Sales, Marketing and Retailing. 2 (1) 50–63.
  • Josiam, B.M., Spears, D., Pookulangara, S., Dutta, K., Kinley, T. & Duncan, J.L.. (2013). Using Structural Equation Modeling to understand the impact of Bollywood Movies on destination image, tourist activity & purchasing behavior of Indians..
  • Josiam, B.M., Spears, D., Pookulangara, S., Dutta, K., Kinley, T. & Duncan, J.L.. (2013). Using Structural Equation Modeling to understand the impact of Bollywood movies on destination image, tourist activity & purchasing behavior of Indians..
  • Josiam, B.M., Spears, D., Dutta, K., Pookulangara, S., & Kinley, T.. (2013). Using the Involvement construct to understand the impact of Bollywood on the activities and behaviors of Indian tourists: an empirical study..
  • Dopson, L., Spears, D., & Vargas, E.. (2012). Development of an joint graduate degree program in international sustainable tourism..
  • Siri, R., Kennon, L.R., Josiam, B.M., Spears, D.L. (2012). Exploring Indian tourists’ motivation and perception of Bangkok. Tourismos: An International Multidisciplinary Journal of Tourism. 7 (1) 61–79.
  • Siri, R., Kennon, L., Josiam, B. & Spears, D.. (2012). Indian tourists' motivation and perception of Bangkok, Thailand.
  • Siri, R., Kennon, L., Josiam, B. & Spears, D.. (2012). Indian tourists' satisfaction of Bangkok, Thailand.
  • Siri, R., Kennon, L., Josiam, B.M., & Spears, D. L.. (2012). Indian tourists' satisfaction of Bangkok.. Journal of Services Research. 12 (1) 25-42.
  • Spears, D. & Collison, F.. (2012). Marketing cultural and heritage tourism in the Marshall islands..
  • Josiam, B., Huang, T., Bahulkar, G., Spears, D. & Kennon, L.. (2012). Segmenting Taiwanese travelers on cruises in North America: comparing the involvement and cluster approach.
  • Josiam, B.M., Huang, T., Bahulkar, G.A., Spears, D.L., Kennon, L.R. (2012). Segmenting Taiwanese Travelers on Cruises in North America: Comparing the Involvement and Cluster Approach: 探讨台湾旅客参加北美邮轮旅游的细分市场： 比较涉入程度及群集分析的观点. Journal of China Tourism Research. 8 (1) 78–96. Taylor & Francis Group.
  • Spears, D. & Rosenbaum, M.. (2012). The packaged tourist: an American and Japanese perspective.
  • Spears, D., Josiam, B., Kinley, T., & Pookulangara, S.. (2012). Tourist see tourist do: the influence of Hollywood movies and television on tourism motivation and activity behavior.
  • Spears, D.L., Josiam, B.M., Kinley, T.R., Pookulangara, S.A. (2012). Tourist See Tourist Do: The Influence of Hollywood Movies and Television on Tourism Motivation and Activity Behavior. Other. 30 (1) 54–75.
  • Spears, D., Josiam, B., Pookulangara, S. & Kinley, T.. (2012). Using Structural Equation Modeling to understand the impact of Hollywood movies and television on destination image, tourist activity, & purchasing behavior..
  • Kidder, N. & Spears, D.. (2011). Drivers and thresholds for protected area tourism in Costa Rica: exploring a socio-ecological systems approach..
  • Josiam, B., Spears, D., Pookulangara, S., & Kinley, T.. (2011). Love in Tokyo or an Evening in Paris: Bollywood and international tourism by Indians worldwide..
  • Kidder, N. & Spears, D.. (2011). Measuring resident attitudes towards voluntourism: an analysis of the Social Exchange Theory (SET)..
  • Pookulangara, S., & Kinley, T., Josiam, B., & Spears, D.. (2011). My Fair Lady: examining the influence of Hollywood on fashion purchases..
  • Kidder, N. & Spears, D.. (2011). Tourism: a tool for biodiversity conservation in the Cape Horn Region..
  • Knight, D., Kim, H., & Spears, D.. (2011). Undergraduate research: pedagogy for the 21st century..
  • Siri, R., Kennon, L., Josiam, B. & Spears, D.. (2011). Understanding Indian tourists in Thailand: motivations, perceptions, and satisfaction with Bangkok..
  • Spears, D., Josiam, B., Kinley, T. & Pookulangara, S.. (2011). We have seen it in the movies; now let's see if it is true: Hollywood and tourism..
  • Josiam, B., Spears, D., Pookulangara, S., & Kinley, T.. (2010). Analyzing the impact of Bollywood movies on tourism by Indians and Indian diaspora worldwide..
  • Collison, F. & Spears, D.. (2010). Marketing cultural and heritage tourism: The Marshall Islands.
  • Connors, P., Spears, D., Angelo, D.. (2009). Poster Presentation : Student perception of podcast utility and quality in an online class..
  • Siri, R., Kennon, L., Josiam, B., & Spears, D.. (2009). Poster Presentation: Satisfaction of Indian tourists on Bangkok area hotels..
  • Josiam, B., Huang, T., Bahulkar, G., Spears, D., & Kennon, L.. (2009). Segmenting Taiwanese travelers on cruises in North America: comparing involvement and cluster approach..
  • Josiam, M. Bharath., Huang, Tai-Yi., Spears, L. Daniel., Kennon, Lisa, & Bahulkar, A. Gauri. (2009). Understanding Ethnic Chinese Travelers on North American Cruise Tours: Motivations, Perceptions, and Satisfaction of Cruisers.
  • Rosenbaum, M. & Spears, D.. (2009). Using group comparisons in AMOS to explore shopping as a travel driver.
  • Josiam, B.M., Huang, T., Spears, D.L., Kennon, L.R., Bahulkar, G.A. (2009). Understanding Ethnic Chinese Travelers on North American Cruise Tours: Motivations, Perceptions, and Satisfaction of Cruisers. Journal of China Tourism Research. 5 (1) 77-101. Informa UK Limited. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/19388160802711428
  • Huang, T., Josiam, B., Spears, D., Kennon, L., & Bahulkar, G.. (2008). Understanding ethnic Chinese travelers on North American cruise tours: motivations, perceptions, and satisfaction of cruisers..
  • Huang, Y., Josiam, B., & Spears, D.. (2008). Understanding Taiwanese travelers on cruise tours in North America: motivations, involvement, perceptions, and satisfaction of cruisers..
  • Rosenbaum, M. S. & Spears, D. L.. (2007). Legalization of gambling in Hawaii: an empirical re-inquiry.
  • Rosenbaum, M. & Spears, D. L.. (2007). Meet the package tourist: a Japanese and American perspective..
  • Agrusa, W., Spears, D. L., Agrusa, J., & Tanner, J.. (2006). An analysis of employees' perceptions and management styles.
  • Rosenbaum, M. S. & Spears, D. L.. (2006). An exploration of spending behaviors among Japanese tourists.
  • Rosenbaum, M., Singh, T., & Spears, D. L.. (2006). Japanese tourism in Hawaii: An empirical investigation of Japanese gift giving during Golden Week..
  • Rosenbaum, M. S. & Spears, D. L.. (2006). Who is buying what? Who does that?  The case of Golden Week in Hawaii.
  • Liu, J, Kil, Y., & Spears, D. L.. (2005). Paper #4: A repeat-purchase intention model based on an empirical study of Hawaii hotels.
  • Rosenbaum, M. S. & Spears, D. L.. (2005). Special Session: Leaders on Japanese Tourism..
  • Collison, F. & Spears, D. L.. (2005). Up from the ashes: sustainable tourism development for the Northern Marshall Islands of Bikini and Rongelap Atolls.
  • Rosenbaum, M. S. &. Spears, D. L.. (2005). Who buys that? Who does what? Analysis of cross-cultural consumption behaviours among tourists in Hawaii..
  • Spears, D. L.. (2004). Community based participation in the development of event and festival tourism..
  • Spears, D. L.. (2004). Quality of Services and Customer Relationship Management in a Globally Competitive Tourism Industry..
  • Rosenbaum, Mark S. & Spears, D. L.. (2004). Who is buying the designer handbags and macadamia nuts?.
  • Liu, J. C., Kil, Y., & Spears, D. L.. (2003). A repeat-purchase intention model for the hotel industry..
  • Spears, D. L. & Boger, C.. (2003). Residents' perceptions and attitudes towards Native American gaming (NAG) in Kansas: demographics, policies, and future development.
  • Johanson, M., Woods, R., & Spears, D. L.. (2003). The rising importance of a health and wellness focus within resort hotels..
  • Spears, D. L. & Boger, C.. (2002). Residents' perceptions and attitudes towards Native American Gaming (NAG) in Kansas: proximity and number of trips to NAG activity.
  • Spears, D. L.. (2001). Technologies Role in Facilitating Service Quality & Marketing in the Hospitality Industry. Tourism Travels Toward New Technology Conference..
  • Spears, D. L. & Boger, C.. (2000). Rural residents' perceptions and attitudes of Native American gaming development in Kansas..
  • Spears, D. L., Boger, C., & Gould, R.. (1999). Collaborative web-based project on tourism and marketing. Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Education. 10 (4) 33.
  • Spears, D. L., Gould, R., Boger, C., & Brannan, R.. (1998). Joint ventures between the classroom and rural communities. Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Education. 10 (3) 33-37.

    • Sessions Planner & Panel Moderator

  • Spears, D.L. (2016). The First International MICE Forum. Hosted by The Thailand Convention & Visitors Bureau (TCEB) and The University of North Texas (UNT). Bangkok, Thailand..

    • Technical Report

  • Spears, D.L. (2021). La Fortuna, Costa Rica Tourism Development Plan: Marketing and Attraction Analysis with Five-Year Action Plan. Denton, Texas, Self.
  • Spears, D.L. (2020). Lafortuna, Costa Rica Tourism Development Plan: Marketing and Attraction Analysis with Five-Year Action Plan.

    • Textbook

  • Clegg, V., Davis, M., Spears, D. L., Tuinstra, D., & Borker, S. (Editors - 1998-2006). (1998). Teaching at Kansas State University: A Handbook for Graduate Students.

Presentations Given

  • Spears, D.L. (Other), Sustainable Tourism Development in the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI)., (2010 - 2010).
  • Spears, D.L. (Other), Leadership in Everything we do, (2007 - 2007).
  • Spears, D.L. (Other), Research Challenges: Managing Methodology in Tourism Research, (2007 - 2007).
  • Spears, D. L. & Rosenbaum, M. S. A Descriptive Analysis of Cross-Cultural Consumption Behaviours Among Tourists in Hawaii, (2006 - 2006).
  • Spears, D.L. (Other), Gaming Development in the United States: Social/Cultural, Environmental, and Economic Impacts, (2002 - 2006).
  • Rosenbaum, M. S. & Spears, D. L. Who Buys That? & Who Does What?, (2005 - 2005).
  • Spears, D. L. Gaming Development in the United States: Social/Cultural, Environmental, and Economic Impacts, (2005 - 2005).
  • Spears, D.L. (Other), Winds of Change in Tourism Research: Voyages of Inquiry and Discovery, (2005 - 2005).
  • Spears, D.L. (Chair), Hospitality Management, (2004 - 2004).
  • Spears, D.L. (Chair), International Workshop Proceedings: Festival and Event Tourism, (2004 - 2004).
  • Spears, D. L. Curriculum and Course Design for Tourism and Hospitality Education, (2004 - 2004).
  • Spears, D. L. Proposal to Host the Fourth Asia Pacific Forum for Graduate Student Research in Tourism, (2004 - 2004).
  • Spears, D. L. Trends in Hospitality Management, (2004 - 2004).
  • Spears, D.L. (Other), Srinakarinwirot University MBA & Faculty Seminar: Service Quality - Advantages, Satisfaction, and Measurement, (2004 - 2004).
  • Spears, D. L. Tourism Assessment and Development in Rongelap and Ailinginae Atolls, (2003 - 2003).
  • Spears, D. L & Collision, F. Tourism Development for the Marshall Islands, (2002 - 2002).
  • Spears, D.L. (Other), Guizhou Tourism Training Center Seminar: Service Innovations and Transformational Change, (2001 - 2001).
  • Spears, D.L. (Other), The Beijing Institute of Tourism Seminar: Service Innovations and Transformational Change, (2001 - 2001).
  • Spears, D.L. (Other), (2000 - 2000).

    • Invited Talk

  • Josiam, B.M. (Author & Presenter), Spears, D.L. (Author & Presenter), Pookulangara, S.A. (Author & Presenter), Dutta, K. (Author & Presenter), Kinley, T.R. (Author & Presenter), Indian Institute of Management - Bangalore, "Understanding the Impact of Bollywood Movies on Purchasing Behavior and Tourism", Bangalore, India, India. (2014 - 2014).
  • Josiam, B.M. (Author & Presenter), Spears, D.L. (Author & Presenter), Pookulangara, S.A. (Author & Presenter), Dutta, K. (Author & Presenter), Kinley, T.R. (Author & Presenter), National Institute of Development Administration, "Namaste London"; "An Evening in Paris": Bollywood Movies and Their Impact on Gen Y Indians' Perceptions of Europe, A Graduate University in Thailand under the Ministry of Education, Bangkok, Thailand, Thailand. (2013 - 2013).
  • Spears, D.L. (Author & Presenter), Josiam, B.M. (Author & Presenter), Pookulangara, S.A. (Author & Presenter), Kinley, T.R. (Author & Presenter), EfD Seminar Series 2012: Programa de Investigacion en Desarrollo, Economia y Ambiente 2012., The Impact of Hollywood Movies and Television on Destination Image, Tourist Activity & Purchasing Behavior, Turrialba, Costa Rica, Costa Rica. (2012 - 2012).

    • Oral Presentation

  • Kusi, R.O. (Author), Spears, D.L. (Author), Sarpong, G.O. (Author), Western Federation of CHRIE Conference, Tourist Perceptions of Service Quality of Heritage Sites: A Case Study of The Elmina Castle, Ghana, Denver, Colorado, USA, United States of America. (2024 - 2024).
  • Kusi, R.O. (Author), Spears, D.L. (Author), Fosu, B.K. (Author), Western Federation of CHRIE Conference, Emotional Bonds as Catalysts for Value Co-Creation: Unveiling the Power of Customer Citizenship in Tourism, Denver, Colorado, USA, United States of America. (2024 - 2024).
  • Kinley, T.R. (Author & Presenter), Pookulangara, S.A. (Author), Josiam, B.M. (Author), Spears, D.L. (Author), Dutta, K. (Author), Global Alliance of Marketing and Management Associations, Bollywood Influence on Clothing Selection of Indian Consumers, Global Alliance of Marketing and Management Associations, Seoul, South Korea, Korea, South. (2021 - 2021).
  • Spears, D.L. (Author), Kim, Y. (Author & Presenter), 2019 TOSOK conference, Learning environments in international education: The case of sustainability in the MIST Program, International Tourism Association, Korea, South. (2019).
  • W, S. (Author & Presenter), Birendra, K. (Author), Spears, D.L. (Author), The 23rd Annual Graduate Education and Graduate Student Research Conference in Hospitality and Tourism, chuelke, W., KC, B., & Spears, D. (2018). Rural agritourism in North Texas: A SWOT-ANP analysis, Hong Kong Polytechnic University & University of Houston, Houston, TX, United States of America. (2018 - 2018).
  • Pookulangara, S.A. (Author & Presenter), Kinley, T.R. (Author), Josiam, B.M. (Author), Spears, D.L. (Author), , K.D. (Author), Global Marketing Conference, Gender Matters: Examining influence of Bollywood on purchase of fashion., Tokyo, Japan, Japan. (2018 - 2018).
  • Kim, Y. (Author & Presenter), Millicent, N. (Author), Yang, K. (Author), Spears, D.L. (Author), The 22nd International Joint World Cultural Tourism Conference, An examination of Sustainability Behavior (SuBH), World Cultural Tourism Association, Bangkok, Thailand, Thailand. (2018 - 2018).
  • Njeri, M. (Author & Presenter), Kim, Y. (Author & Presenter), Yang, K. (Author), Spears, D.L. (Author), The 3rd Hospitality and Teaching and Learning Conference, Students’ Perceptions on the Curriculum and their Intentions to Work in the Sustainable Industry, The 3rd Hospitality and Teaching and Learning Conference, Denton, TX, United States of America. (2017 - 2017).
  • Josiam, B.M. (Author & Presenter), Yang, Y. (Author), Wen, H. (Author), Spears, D.L. (Author), Saul, N. (Author), The 15th Asia-Pacific Council on Hotel, Restaurant & Institutional Education (APAC-CHRIE) Conference., “Looking at Movie-Induced Chinese Tourists through the Lens of Involvement”, Bali, Indonesia, Indonesia. (2017 - 2017).
  • Josiam, B.M. (Author & Presenter), Spears, D. (Author & Presenter), Wen, H. (Author & Presenter), Yang, Y. (Author & Presenter), Saul, N. (Author & Presenter), Pookulangara, S. (Author & Presenter), The 2017 Academy of Global Hospitality & Tourism Conference, "Using Structural Equation Modeling to Recognize The Impact of Movies and Television on Destination Image, Tourist Activity and Purchasing Behavior of Chinese Consumers", Cheongju, Korea, Korea, South. (2017 - 2017).
  • Josiam, B.M. (Author & Presenter), Monterrubio, J.C. (Author & Presenter), McGovern, A. (Author & Presenter), Strzelecka, M. (Author & Presenter), Spears, D.L. (Author & Presenter), The 2016 Academy of Global Hospitality & Tourism Conference (AGHTC), "The Effect of Place Attachment on Perceived Impacts of Spring Break Tourism in Cancun, Mexico”, Seoul, Korea, Korea, South. (2016 - 2016).
  • Kinley, T.R. (Author), Pookulangara, S.A. (Author), Josiam, B.M. (Author), Spears, D.L. (Author), Dutta, K. (Author), Annual Conference of the American Collegiate Retailing Association, Fashion Viva la Bollywood, Secacus, New Jersey, United States of America. (2016 - 2016).
  • Spears, D.L. (Author & Presenter), Josiam, B.M. (Author & Presenter), Ooi, A. (Author & Presenter), Virojphan, P. (Author & Presenter), The 13th Asia-Pacific Council on Hotel, Restaurant, & Institutional Education (APAC- CHRIE) Conference, "Malaysian Tourists’ Motivation and Involvement with Tourism in Southeast Asia: A case study of Singapore and Bangkok ”, Auckland, NZ, New Zealand. (2015 - 2015).
  • Strzelecka, M. (Author & Presenter), Josiam, B.M. (Author & Presenter), Spears, D.L. (Author & Presenter), Mo, J.C. (Author & Presenter), The 13th Asia-Pacific Council on Hotel, Restaurant, & Institutional Education (APAC- CHRIE) Conference, “Residents’ Perceptions of Spring Break Tourism: The Involvement/Empowerment Perspective.”, Auckland, NZ, New Zealand. (2015 - 2015).
  • Monterrubio, J.C. (Author & Presenter), Josiam, B.M. (Author & Presenter), Strzelecka, M. (Author & Presenter), Spears, D.L. (Author & Presenter), The 2014 International Conferences on Tourism (ICOT), Tourism and Perceived Social Change: A Mixed-Method Study on Spring Break in Mexico, Dalian, China, China. (2014 - 2014).
  • Josiam, B.M. (Author & Presenter), Strzelecka, M. (Author & Presenter), Spears, D.L. (Author & Presenter), Monterrubio, J.C. (Author & Presenter), The 12th Asia-Pacific Council on Hotel, Restaurant, & Institutional Education (APAC-CHRIE) Conference., Community perceptions and attitudes towards spring break tourism, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Malaysia. (2014 - 2014).
  • Pookulangara, S.A. (Author & Presenter), Kinley, T.R. (Author & Presenter), Josiam, B.M. (Author & Presenter), Spears, D.L. (Author & Presenter), Dutta, K. (Author & Presenter), The 2013 Annual Conference of the European Institute of Retailing and Services Studies(EIRASS), Gender Matters: Examining Influence of Bollywood on Purchase of Fashion, Philadelphia, PA, United States of America. (2013 - 2013).
  • Josiam, B.M. (Author & Presenter), Spears, D.L. (Author & Presenter), Dutta, K. (Author & Presenter), Pookulangara, S.A. (Author & Presenter), Kinley, T.R. (Author & Presenter), The 10th Annual World Congress of the Academy for Global Business Advancement (AGBA)., Using the Involvement Construct to Understand the Impact of Bollywood on the Activities and Behaviors of Indian Tourists: An Empirical Study., Bangkok, Thailand, Thailand. (2013 - 2013).
  • Josiam, B.M. (Author & Presenter), Spears, D.L. (Author & Presenter), Dutta, K. (Author & Presenter), Pookulangara, S.A. (Author & Presenter), Kinley, T.R. (Author & Presenter), Duncan, J. (Author & Presenter), The 11th Asia-Pacific Council on Hotel, Restaurant, & Institutional Education (APAC-CHRIE) Conference., Using Structural Equation Modeling to Understand the Impact of Bollywood Movies on Destination Image, Tourist Activity & Purchasing Behavior of Indians, Macau, SAR, China, Thailand. (2013 - 2013).
  • Josiam, B.M. (Author & Presenter), Spears, D.L. (Author & Presenter), Pookulangara, S.A. (Author & Presenter), Dutta, K. (Author & Presenter), Kinley, T.R. (Author & Presenter), The World Conference on Hospitality, Tourism and Event Research & International Convention and Expo Summit 2013(WHTER-ICES)., "Namaste London"; "An Evening in Paris": Bollywood Movies and Their Impact on Gen Y Indians' Perceptions of Europe, Bangkok, Thailand, Thailand. (2013 - 2013).
  • Spears, D.L. (Author & Presenter), Josiam, B.M. (Author & Presenter), Pookulangara, S.A. (Author & Presenter), Kinley, T.R. (Author & Presenter), The 10th Asia-Pacific Council on Hotel, Restaurant, & Institutional Education (APAC-CHRIE) Conference., Using Structural Equation Modeling to Understand the Impact of Hollywood Movies and Television on Destination Image, Tourist Activity & Purchasing Behavior, Manila, Phillippines, Philippines. (2012 - 2012).
  • Siri, R. (Author & Presenter), Kennon, L.R. (Author & Presenter), Josiam, B.M. (Author & Presenter), Spears, D.L. (Author & Presenter), The 9th Asia-Pacific Council on Hotel, Restaurant, & Institutional Education Conference., Understanding Indian Tourists in Thailand: Motivations, Perceptions and Satisfaction with Bangkok., Hong Kong, SAR, China, China. (2011 - 2011).
  • Josiam, B.M. (Author & Presenter), Spears, D.L. (Author & Presenter), Pookulangara, S.A. (Author & Presenter), Kinley, T.R. (Author & Presenter), The 5th International Conference on Services Management., Love in Tokyo or An Evening in Paris: Bollywood and International Tourism by Indians Worldwide., Delhi (NCR), India, India. (2011 - 2011).
  • Pookulangara, S.A. (Author & Presenter), Kinley, T.R. (Author & Presenter), Josiam, B.M. (Author & Presenter), Spears, D.L. (Author & Presenter), The 5th International Conference on Services Management., Using Structural Equation Modeling to Understand the Impact of Hollywood on Fashion Purchases., Delhi (NCR), India, India. (2011 - 2011).
  • Spears, D.L. (Author & Presenter), Josiam, B.M. (Author & Presenter), Pookulangara, S.A. (Author & Presenter), Kinley, T.R. (Author & Presenter), The 5th International Conference on Services Management., We Have Seen it in the Movies – Now Let's See if it's True: Hollywood and Tourism., Delhi (NCR), India, India. (2011 - 2011).
  • Josiam, B.M. (Author & Presenter), Spears, D.L. (Author & Presenter), Pookulangara, S.A. (Author & Presenter), Kinley, T.R. (Author & Presenter), The 68th Tourism Society of Korea (TOSOK) International Conference, Analyzing the Impact of Bollywood Movies on Tourism by Indians and the Indian Diaspora Worldwide., Buan, Jeonbuk, Korea, Korea, South. (2010 - 2010).
  • Huang, T. (Author & Presenter), Josiam, B.M. (Author & Presenter), Spears, D.L. (Author & Presenter), Kennon, L.R. (Author & Presenter), Bahulkar, G. (Author & Presenter), The 27th Annual Conference of the European Council on Hotel, Restaurant, & Institutional Education, “Segmenting Taiwanese Travelers on Cruises in North America: Comparing Involvement and Cluster Approach.”, Helsinki, Finland, Finland. (2009 - 2009).
  • Huang, T. (Author & Presenter), Josiam, B.M. (Author & Presenter), Spears, D.L. (Author & Presenter), Kennon, L.R. (Author & Presenter), Bahulkar, G. (Author & Presenter), The 5th China Tourism Forum, Understanding Ethnic Chinese Travelers on North American Cruise Tours: Motivations, Perceptions, and Satisfaction of Cruisers, Huang Shan, China, China. (2008 - 2008).

    • Paper

  • Wen, H. (Author & Presenter), Josiam, B.M. (Author & Presenter), Spears, D.L. (Author & Presenter), Yang, Y. (Author & Presenter), International Conference on Entrepreneurship & Family Business (ICEFB), Influence of Movies and Television on Chinese Tourists’ Perception towards International Tourism Destinations, Mumbai, India, India. (2018 - 2018).
  • Josiam, B.M. (Author & Presenter), Spears, D.L. (Author), Wen, H. (Author), Yang, Y. (Author), Saul, N. (Author), Academy of Global Hospitality & Tourism Conference, Using Structural Equation Modeling to Recognize the Impact on Movies and Television on Destination Image, Tourist Activity and Purchasing Behaviours of Chinese’s Consumers, Academy of Global Hospitality & Tourism Conference, Cheongju, South Korea, Korea, South. (2017 - 2017).
  • Spears, D.L. (Author), Ross, A. (Author), Santiles, E. (Author), International Symposium on Sustainable Tourism Research, Marketing Analysis in La Fortuna Costa Rica: A Case Study. Sixth Annual International Symposium on Sustainable Tourism Research, CATIE & UNT, Turrialba, Costa Rica, Costa Rica. (2017 - 2017).
  • Spears, D.L. (Author), Pelka, H. (Author), Meehan, E. (Author), Marketing Analysis in La Fortuna Costa Rica: A Case Study. Sixth Annual International Symposium on Sustainable Tourism Research, Attraction Analysis in La Fortuna Costa Rica, CATIE & UNT, Turrialba, Costa Rica, Costa Rica. (2017 - 2017).
  • Kim, Y.H. (Author), Spears, D.L. (Author), Vargas-Ortega, E. (Author), The First Global Congress of Special Interest Tourism & Hospitality, A Practical Learning Environment for Sustainability and Sustainable Tourism: The Case of Student Engagement at the Sustainability House (SH)., The First Global Congress of Special Interest Tourism & Hospitality, Beppu, Japan, Japan. (2017 - 2017).
  • Torres, A. (Author), Wilson, R. (Author), Spears, D.L. (Author), Birendra, K. (Author), Kim, Y.H. (Author), Academy of Global Hospitality & Tourism Conference, The Millennial Travel Market: Motivations Affecting Eco-Destination Decision-Making, Academy of Global Hospitality & Tourism Conference, Cheongju, South Korea, Korea, South. (2017 - 2017).
  • Josiam, B.M. (Author), Spears, D.L. (Author), Pookulangara, S.A. (Author), Dutta, K. (Author), Kinley, T.R. (Author), Duncan, J. (Author), Using Structural Equation Modeling to Understand the Impact of Bollywood Movies on Destination Image, China. (2013 - 2013).
  • Spears, D.L. (Author), Josiam, B.M. (Author), Pookulangara, S.A. (Author), Kinley, T.R. (Author), Using Structural Equation Modeling to understand the impact of Hollywood movies and television on destination image, tourist activity & purchasing behavior (Best Paper Award)., Philippines. (2012 - 2012).
  • Pookulangara, S.A. (Author), Kinley, T.R. (Author), Josiam, B.M. (Author), Spears, D.L. (Author), My Fair Lady: Examining the Influence of Hollywood on Fashion Purchases, India. (2011 - 2011).
  • Josiam, B.M. (Author), Spears, D.L. (Author), Pookulangara, S.A. (Author), Kinley, T.R. (Author), Analyzing the Impact of Bollywood Movies on Tourism by Indians and the Indian Diaspora Worldwide, United States of America. (2010 - 2010).
  • Huang, T. (Author), Josiam, B.M. (Author), Spears, D.L. (Author), The 7th Asia Pacific Forum for Graduate Students' Research in Tourism, Understanding Taiwanese Travelers on Cruise Tours in North America: Motivations, Involvement, Perceptions, and Satisfaction of Cruisers, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Malaysia. (2008 - 2008).

    • Poster

  • Huehnel, R. (Author & Presenter), Kelly, M. (Author & Presenter), Shepard, A. (Author & Presenter), Spears, D.L. (Author), The 16th Consumer Experience Symposium, Hotel Management Attitudes Towards Sustainable Certifications in Vail Valley, Colorado, College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism, University of North Texas, Denton, TX, United States of America. (2021).
  • Young, G. (Author & Presenter), Foley, F. (Author & Presenter), Gracey, C. (Author & Presenter), Spears, D.L. (Author), The 16th Consumer Experience Symposium, The Role of Hotel Green Initiatives on Customer Loyalty and Revisit Intention, College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism, University of North Texas, Denton, TX, United States of America. (2021).
  • Sanjumla, P. (Author & Presenter), Martinez, A. (Author & Presenter), Doh, F. (Author & Presenter), Spears, D.L. (Author), The 16th Consumer Experience Symposium, Trust and the Effect of Social Media Influencers on Destination Choice, College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, United States of America. (2021).
  • Sindi, B. (Author), Kaberere, N. (Author), Spears, D.L. (Author), 15th Consumer Experience Symposium, Visitor Perspectives of Dark Tourism and Ethics, College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, United States of America. (2020).
  • Lee, S. (Author), Nguyen, S.L. (Author), Spears, D.L. (Author), The 15th Consumer Experience Symposium, Application of the AHP Model in the Evaluation of E-Sports Destination Development, College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, United States of America. (2020).
  • Trujillo, M. (Author), Galbadrakh, E. (Author), Spears, D.L. (Author), The 15th Consumer Experience Symposium, Travel Motivations Among Dark Tourists Visiting the Auschwitz-Birkenau Death Camp, College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, United States of America. (2020).
  • Black-Lanouette, G. (Author), Clausen, M. (Author), Spears, D.L. (Author), The 15th Consumer Experience Symposium, Visitors Attitudes and Perceptions of Wildlife Tourist Attractions, College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, United States of America. (2020).
  • Sun, K. (Author), Spears, D.L. (Author), Birendra, K. (Author), The 14th Consumer Experience Symposium, A Macro Analysis of Chinese Involvement in Costa Rica, College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism, University of North Texas, Denton, TX USA, United States of America. (2019).
  • Haveman, K. (Author), Spears, D.L. (Author), Josiam, B. (Author), The 14th Consumer Experience Symposium, Destination Attractiveness as an Indicator of Destination Decline: A Tourist’s Perspective, College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism, University of North Texas, Denton, TX USA, United States of America. (2019).
  • Holladay, T. (Author), Spears, D.L. (Author), The 14th Consumer Experience Symposium, Global CSR Influences on US Coffee Drinker’s Brand Identification and Willingness to Purchase, College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism, University of North Texas, Denton, TX USA, United States of America. (2019).
  • Ford, A. (Author), Spears, D.L. (Author), Kim, Y.H. (Author), The 14th Consumer Experience Symposium, The Impacts of Craft Breweries on Tourism Brand Identity, College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism, University of North Texas, Denton, TX USA, United States of America. (2019).
  • Carrillo, C. (Author), Spears, D.L. (Author), The 14th Consumer Experience Symposium, Effects of Overtourism in Tourist Destinations, College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism, University of North Texas., Denton, TX USA, United States of America. (2019).
  • Spears, D.L. (Author), Wilson, R. (Author), Torres, A. (Author), Birendra, K. (Author), Josiam, B.M. (Author), Graduat Student Research Conference in Business and Economics, Ecotourism Perceptions and Participation by University Students, GLOBE - Graduate Student Research Conference in Business and Economics, Sarasota, Florida, United States of America. (2017 - 2017).
  • Spears, D.L. (Author), Ingram, K. (Author), Birendra, K. (Author), Garcia, H. (Author), Graduate Student Research Conference in Business and Economics, An Analysis of Risk Perception Amongst Millennial Aged College Students and Travel, GLOBE - Graduate Student Research Conference in Business and Economics, Sarasota, Florida, United States of America. (2017 - 2017).
  • Spears, D.L. (Author), Crary, L. (Author), Birendra, K. (Author), Graduate Student Research Conference in Business and Economics, Motivation and Satisfaction of Shore and Land Based Whale Watchers, GLOBE - Graduate Student Research Conference in Business and Economics, Sarasota, Florida, United States of America. (2017 - 2017).
  • Spears, D.L. (Author), Saul, N. (Author), Birendra, K. (Author), Vargas-Ortega, E. (Author), Garcia, H. (Author), Graduate Student Research Conference in Business and Economics, ustainable Consumption Behavior of Millennials: Post Assessment of a Study Abroad Experience, GLOBE - Graduate Student Research Conference in Business and Economics, Sarasota, Florida, United States of America. (2017 - 2017).
  • Spears, D.L. (Author), Meehan, E. (Author), Birendra, K. (Author), Graduate Student Research Conference in Business and Economics, Sarasota, Coastal Restoration Though Community Based Tourism, GLOBE - Graduate Student Research Conference in Business and Economics, Sarasota, Florida, United States of America. (2017 - 2017).
  • Siri, R. (Author & Presenter), Kennon, L.R. (Author & Presenter), Josiam, B.M. (Author & Presenter), Spears, D.L. (Author & Presenter), The Annual Conference of the International Society of Travel & Tourism Educators, "Satisfaction of Indian Tourists with Bangkok Area Hotels", San Antonio, TX, United States of America. (2009 - 2009).

Artistic and Professional Performances and Exhibits

  • Nonfiction - Online Journal. Spears, D.L., "Teaching at Kansas State University: A Handbook for Graduate Students.", Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning, Provost Office, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas., United States of America. (1998 - 2006).

Contracts, Grants, Sponsored Research

    Grant - Research

  • Xiang, Z., Kim, H., Knight, D.K., Youn,, H., Kim, J., Pookulangara, S.A. (Other), Yang, K., Spears, D.L., Josiam, B.M., "e-POCE (Point of Consumer Experience): Marketing Information System for Retail and Hospitality," sponsored by Infrastructure for Underfunded or Unfunded Research, Scholarship, and Creativity, UNT, University of North Texas, $25000 Funded. (2008 - 2008).

Service

University Service

  • Member, Research Committee. (September 2023 - August 2024).
  • Committee Member, Graduate Committee. (September 2022 - August 2023).
  • Committee Member, Graduate Committee. (September 2021 - August 2022).
  • Member, Dean's Evaluation Committee. (September 2021 - May 2022).
  • Member, Strategic Planning Committee. (2020 - 2021).
  • Chairperson, Research Committee. (September 2020 - August 2021).
  • Chairperson, Research Committee. (September 2020 - August 2021).
  • Member, HTM Department Chair Search Committee. (2018 - 2019).
  • Committee Member, UNT Veterans Advisory Board. (2009 - 2019).
  • Member, CMHT PAC Committee. (2018 - 2018).
  • Member, CMHT Research Committee. (2018 - 2018).
  • Member, Raising Cane’s Student Leadership Fund. (2017 - 2018).
  • Committee Member, UNT Sustainability Council. (2012 - 2018).
  • Committee Member, Mean Green Fund Committee Member. (2011 - 2018).
  • Faculty Mentor, Visiting Scholar Advising. (March 2013 - November 2013).
  • Faculty Advisor, Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI), Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex Chapter.. (2010 - 2012).
  • Committee Chair, Hospitality Management Faculty Search Committee (Lecturer). (2011 - 2011).
  • Committee Member, Hospitality Management Faculty Search Committee. (2010 - 2011).
  • Committee Member, Research Enabling Grant (REG) Review Committee. (2009 - 2011).
  • Task Force Member, SMHM Research Task Force. (2008 - 2011).
  • Committee Member, Global Learning & Experience (GLE) Director Search. (2010 - 2010).
  • Faculty Advisor, Meeting, Exhibition, Event, and Convention (MEEC) Student Society. (2007 - 2010).
  • Committee Member, Hospitality Management Faculty Search Committee. (2008 - 2008).
  • Committee Member, SMHM Alumni Committee. (2007 - 2008).
  • Committee Member, TIM School Personnel Committee. (2004 - 2006).
  • Committee Member, TIM School Curriculum Committee. (2002 - 2006).
  • Other (Vice President 2006. Secretary (Adhoc) 2003 - 2004. Vice President 2003 - 2004. Secretary 2001 - 2002.), TIM Faculty Senate. (2001 - 2006).
  • Other (Faculty Advisor & Member), Paradise of the Pacific Student Chapter,Club Managers Association of America (CMAA). (2000 - 2006).
  • Other (Co-Chair), Committee on Technology in TIM School. (2005 - 2005).
  • Committee Member, TIM Technology Committee. (2000 - 2004).
  • Committee Member (University of Hawaii at Manoa), Sub-committee on NCAA Recertification for UH. (2002 - 2002).
  • Committee Member, TIM Assessment Committee. (2001 - 2002).
  • Other (TIM School Faculty Senator), (2001 - 2002).
  • Committee Member, UH Athletic Committee. (2001 - 2002).
  • Committee Member, TIM Research Committee. (2000 - 2000).

Public Service

  • Other (Various), University of North Texas, College of Merchandising, Hospitality & Tourism and Department of Hospitality & Tourism. Denton, Texas. (2007 - Present).

Professional Service

  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Consumer Behavior in Tourism and Hospitality, formerly the International Journal of Culture, Tourism, and Hospitality Research. (2022 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport.. London, (2022 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Hospitality and Tourism Education. (2021 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, International Hospitality Review. Denton, Texas. (2020 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, The Journal of Cleaner Production. Denton, Texas. (2018 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, The Service Industries Journal. Denton, Texas. (2012 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Anatolia: An International Journal of Tourism and Hospitality Research. Denton, Texas. (2009 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Research. Denton, Texas. (2009 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, International Journal of Hospitality Management. Denton, Texas. (2008 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Gaming Research and Review Journal. Denton, Texas. (2006 - Present).
  • Member, American Hotel and Lodging Association (AH&LA).. Denton, Texas. (2000 - Present).
  • Member, International Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education (ICHRIE).. Denton, Texas. (2000 - Present).
  • Member, The International Ecotourism Society (TIES).. Denton, Texas. (2010 - 2020).
  • Other (Faculty Chaperone), International Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant (IH/M&R) Trade Show,. New York, New York. (2007 - 2007).

Consulting

  • For Profit Organization, Sparks Spaces, Houston, TX, USA, United States of America. (January 2022).