Daniel L. Spears

Previous Scheduled Teaching

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

• Kusi, R.O., Spears, D.L., Sarpong, G.O. Tourist Perceptions of Service Quality of Heritage Sites: A Case Study of The Elmina Castle, Ghana. Denver, Colorado, Western Federation of CHRIE Conference.
• Kusi, R.O., Spears, D.L., Sarpong, G.O. Emotional Bonds as Catalysts for Value Co-Creation: Unveiling the Power of Customer Citizenship in Tourism.
• 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

• Spears, D.L. Bollywood's Influence on Destination Image and Consumer Behavior: Evolving Consumer Trends and its Impact on Destination Management. Journal of Vacation Marketing.
• Spears, D.L. Conceptualization, Development, Implementation, and Leadership of a Graduate Curriculum in Sustainable Tourism: Strategic Management Perspectives and Consequences of External Stakeholders Creative Destruction Strategies. International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education.
• Spears, D.L. Influence of Hollywood Movies and Television on Destination Image and Consumer Behavior: Longitudinal Perspectives. Tourism Management Perspectives.
• Spears, D.L., Holladay, T. The Influence of Social Responsibility on Consumer Behavior in the Restaurant Industry. Social Responsibility Journal.
• 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.
• Spears, D., Josiam, B., Pookulangara, S. & Kinley, T.. Using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to understand the impact of Hollywood movies and television on destination image, tourist activity, and purchasing behavior..
• 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..
• Spears, D. & Collison, F.. Marketing cultural and heritage tourism in the Marshall Islands..
• 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.

Popular Press Article

• Spears, D., Vargas, E., Davis, E., & Vaught, S.. Sustainable Tourism Marketing Development and Affiliation Plan for Costa Rica (Propriety Information), Turrialba, Cartago, Costa Rica..
• Pacific Business Center Programs (PBCP), Spears, D. L., Englekirk Partners Consulting Engineers, Inc., & Rider Hunt Levett & Baily. Business and Development Plan for the Private, Pago Pago, American Samoa.
• Spears, D. L. & Clark, M.. Visitor Exit Survey (English, Japanese, and Mandarin): Survey and Data Analysis Methodology for the Palau Visitors Authority (PVA), Republic of Palau.
• Uyeno, R. & Spears, D. L.. Camp Mokule'ia Strategic Marketing Plan.
• Spears, D. L.. Consultant Report: Survey and Methodology Design for ClubHawaii.net.
• Rosenbaum, M. S. & Spears, D. L.. Survey of residents and visitors: perceptions of lodging development in I'ao Valley Maui, Hawaii.
• Collison, F. & Spears, D. L.. Eighteen-Month Marketing Plan for Rongelap and Ailinginae Atolls (Part II of the Rongelap Atoll Tourism Development Plan).
• Collison, F., Spears, D. L., & Lucus, R.. Rongelap Atoll Tourism Development Plan (Part I).
• Spears, D. L., Collison, F., & Ikeda G.. Bikini Atoll Tourism Development Plan 2003-2007.

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.

Contracts, Grants and 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).