Nicholas Thomas
Assistant Dean - Academic Programs
Programs BBA in Global Hospitality Management - Abu Dhabi, Master of Science in International Hospitality Management
Campus Abu Dhabi
Bio

Known for inspiring future industry leaders, Professor Nicholas Thomas is a passionate educator in hospitality and tourism.

Currently serves as Assistant Dean of Academic Programs and, brings deep knowledge and experience to his role.

Professor Thomas earned his Doctor of Philosophy in Hospitality Administration and Management from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, demonstrating his commitment to excellence in hospitality education

Publication
  • Lo, A., Huang, Z., Buhalis, D., Thomas, N., & Pang, J. M. (2025). Mapping the landscape of employer value propositions in Asian hotels through online job postings analysis. Tourism Management (1982), 110, Article 105184. Read here
  • Liu, B., Moyle, B., Kralj, A., & Thomas, N. (2025). Psychology of the tourist experience: a synthesis of behavioural and cognitive theoretical approaches. Current Issues in Tourism, 1–19. Read here
  • Amrollahi, A., Hadinejad, H. (Arghavan), Moyle, B. D., & Thomas, N. (2025). Graduate outcomes of Australian hospitality educational institutions and skills desired by employers: a matrix model. Journal of Teaching in Travel & Tourism, 25(3), 235–259. Read here
  • Goh, E., Richardson, S., & Thomas, N. (2025). Opportunities, challenges, and future prospects of establishing a hospitality institution in the UAE: a case study of the Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy, Les Roches. Journal of Teaching in Travel & Tourism, 1–21. Read here
  • Zheng, Y., Gao, Y. (Lisa), & Thomas, N. (2025). Enhancing tourism and hospitality organizations’ ESG via transformational leadership and employee pro-environmental behavior: The effect of organizational culture. International Journal of Hospitality
  • Management, 124, Article 103970. Read here
  • Thomas, N. (2024). 42nd International Society of Travel & Tourism Educators (ISTTE) annual conference, “redefining tourism education and research: critical issues and reflexive perspectives,” Toronto, Canada, October 11–13, 2023. Journal of Teaching in Travel & Tourism, 24(3), 334–336. Read here