Dr Wei Chen MSc, BA
Course Leader, International Hospitality and Tourism Management
Summary
Wei Chen holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance and Economy as well as a Master's Degree in International Business and Trade, both obtained in China. He further pursued his academic career and earned a PhD Degree in the United Kingdom. From 1999 to 2002, Wei Chen served as the international business manager for British Oriental Development Associates Ltd., a British consultancy company. Subsequently, he established his own business in China before joining Sheffield Hallam University as academics.
Wei Chen possesses extensive experience in strategic business analysis and cross-cultural management. His co-authored book, "International Hospitality Management," written alongside Professor Alan Clarke, has been published in multiple languages, including English, French, and Portuguese by Elsevier. Additionally, Wei Chen has translated books such as "Trade Show and Event Marketing" into Chinese. In 2022, his latest book, "Global Strategic Management in the Service Industry: A Perspective of the New Era," co-authored with Dr. Tabari, was published by Emerald.
For a decade, Wei Chen has served as the chief overseas editor for 'Finance and Economy,' a prominent business magazine in China. Throughout his career, he has conducted various consultancy projects, including a feasibility study of the Sheffield Chinatown project in collaboration with Dave Egan, funded by Sheffield City Council. He has also undertaken the 'China's economic impacts on Sheffield' project, sponsored by HSBC.
About
Qualifications
- 2004: PhD International Tourism and Hospitality Marketing, University of Derby, United Kingdom
- 1997: Masters - International Business, Other, United Kingdom
- 1994: Bachelors - Finance and Economics, Other, United Kingdom
Member of professional body
Membership
- 2006: Founder member of International Tourism Studies Association, International Tourism Studies Association
Teaching
Department of Service Sector Management
Sheffield Business School
Hospitality
Courses taught
IHTM, IHM
Modules taught
- Strategic Management
- Introduction to Business
- Business Analysis
- Strategic Resort Hotel Management
- Business Strategic Management
- Dissertation
Research
• The Global Hospitality Management
• Entrepreneurship and Cross-culture Management
• Marketing and Consumer Behaviour in Service Industry
• China Business and Culture study
Publications
Journal articles
Chen, W., Tabari, S., & Prokop, D. (2025). Survival instincts of Chinese entrepreneurs in the UK: adaptation or hibernation. International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business, 1 (1). http://doi.org/10.1504/ijesb.2025.10059695
Tajeddini, K., Chen, W., Ratten, V., & Tabari, S. (2019). Chinese educational migration: evidence from UK service industry. Journal of Enterprising Communities: People and Places in the Global Economy, 13 (1/2), 196-215. http://doi.org/10.1108/JEC-11-2018-0093
Chen, W., & Wilton, M. (2018). A Study of the Practice of Contemporary Mindfulness During Work Breaks on Increasing Job Performance Levels in Hospitality Industry. Journal of Tourism, Hospitality and Sports, 35. https://iiste.org/Journals/index.php/JTHS/article/view/41436
Chen, W., & Tabari, S. (2017). A study of negative customer online reviews and managerial responses on social media— case study of the Marriott Hotel Group in Beijing. Journal of Marketing and Consumer Research, 41, 53-64. http://iiste.org/Journals/index.php/JMCR/article/view/40095
Dah, H.M., Chen, W., & Prempreh, V.M. (2015). Assessing the Impact of Loyalty Program on Consumer Purchasing Behavior in Fine-Dining Restaurant. Journal of Business and Management, 7 (30). https://iiste.org/Journals/index.php/EJBM/article/view/26322
Chen, W. (2013). Product localization in the fast food industry. Innovative Marketing, 9 (1), 37-45.
Chen, W. (2012). The Impacts of London Olympics on British Economy and Tourism Industry. Journal of Chinese Economics and Finance, 12 (7), 108-113.
Li, G., Chen, W., & Duanmu, J.L. (2010). Determinants of international students' academic performance: A comparison between Chinese and other international students. Journal of Studies in International Education, 14 (4), 389-405. http://doi.org/10.1177/1028315309331490
Wang, Y., Xia, Z., & Chen, W. (2008). Aesthetic values in sustainable tourism development: A case study in zhangjiajie national park of wuling yuan, China. Journal of China Tourism Research, 4 (2), 205-218. http://doi.org/10.1080/19388160802313837
Chen, W., & Myasin, M. (2008). Working with Chinese Culture in Luxury Hotels in Shanghai: an Expatriate Manager's Perspective on Management Challenges. International Journal of Chinese Culture, 1 (2), 198-207. http://doi.org/10.1504/IJCCM.2008.017171
Chen, W., & Egan, D. (2006). The Intra-urban Location of Hotels in the Chinese Cities of Beijing, Shanghai & Shenzhen. China Tourism Research, 2 (4), 516-530.
Chen, W. (2006). The Intra-Urban Location of Hotels in Chinese Cities of Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen. Journal of China Tourism Research, 2 (4), 570-585.
Chen, W. (2003). Implications of the Iraq War on the Stability of Chinese Economy. Journal of Finance and Economics, 14 (2), 26-29.
Conference papers
Chen, W., & Samiun, V. (2021). Consumers Behaviour and Experience Towards FSC Airlines. In 4TH INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE “TOURMAN 2021”, Greece, 21 May 2021 - 24 May 2021.
Chen, W. Hotel design's impacts on customer experience and satisfaction in the age of pandemics. In CHME Conference: The Human Touch of Hospitality, Napier University.
Book chapters
Chen, W., & Tabari, S. (2022). Ethnic Female Entrepreneurs in the Service Sector: Challenges and Motivations. In Global Strategic Management in the Service Industry A Perspective of the New Era. Emerald Publishing Limited
Chen, W., & Tabari, S. (2020). Bicester Village Shopping Collection: Business Strategy, Global Customers and Pandemic Crisis in Luxury Retailing Industry. In The Case Centre. Cranfield University
Books
Tabari, S., & Chen, W. (2022). Global Strategic Management in the Service Industry A Perspective of the New Era. Emerald Group Publishing.
Chen, W. (2011). L'accueil International: Concepts et cas de Management. Louvain-la-Neuve: De Boeck.
Chen, W., Fitzgerald, D., & Tattersall, J. (2010). Strategic management: undergraduate programme in service sector management. London: Pearson Education.
Chen, W. (2009). Hospitality - Theoretical Foundations and Practice. Publisher.
Chen, W. (2009). Hotelaria. Boston: Elsevier Science.
Hirst, C., & Chen, W. (2008). Strategic Analysis and Management: Industry Text and Cases. London: Pearson Education.
Chen, W. (2007). International Hospitality Management. Abingdon: Routledge.
Hirst, C., & Chen, W. (2006). Strategic Management: Undergraduate Programme in Leisure and Food Management Second Edition. London: Pearson Education.
Hirst, C., & Chen, W. (2005). Strategic Management: Undergraduate Programme in Leisure and Food management. London: Pearson Education.
Presentations
Elsmore, I., & Chen, W. (2021). A study on the impacts of alternative delivery models on hospitality postgraduate students in the Department of Service Sector Management at Sheffield Hallam University. Presented at: CHME
Chen, W. (2013). Globalisation and its Challenges in China: case studies of KFC. Presented at: CHEM Conference, 2013
Chen, W. (2005). Carsington Water: From A Water Catchments Reservoir to a Tourism Resource.
Chen, W. (2004). Relationship Marketing and State Owned Hotel: Case Study of Shanghai International Convention Centre.
Other publications
Chen, W. (2010). HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR, 4th EDITION, 2010, Laurie J. Mullins & Penny Dossor. New York: Pearson
Other activities
Research funding or grant
- 2012: ARKOTO Project, European Union
- 2011: Research and Consultancy Module for FCSI, Foodservice Consultants Society International (FCSI)
- 2011: Welcome to Yorkshire, Tourism Destination Promotion Project
- 2010: Chinese Supermarket Market Research Project, Taisun Group
- 2009: First International Student Conference Project, Sheffield Hallam University, United Kingdom
- 2008: Huiwei Chinese Restaurant Logistic Improvement Project, Huiwei Chinese Restaurant Logistic Improvement Project
- 2007: The Economic Relationship between Sheffield and China, HSBC Bank Plc
- 2006: Sheffield Chinatown Feasibility Study, Sheffield City Council
Postgraduate supervision
Postgraduate supervision
Supervisor for DBA and Ph.D. students in business and management studies.