Ernest Wavei
Background
Dr Ernest Balutie Wavei is a Lecturer at University of Wales Trinity Saint David.
He holds a PhD in Hospitality and Tourism Management from the School of Hotel and Tourism Management at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and an MSc in International Hospitality and Tourism Management (Distinction) from Sheffield Hallam University in the UK.
With extensive teaching and industry experience across Africa, Asia, and UK, and recognition as a Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE), Dr Wavei brings a wealth of expertise to the hospitality and tourism sectors. His global perspective, shaped by years of academic and industry engagement, informs both his research and teaching.
Dr Wavei’s work has been published in leading business management, hospitality and tourism journals. He also serves as doctoral supervisor and an ad-hoc reviewer for top-tier journals and prestigious international conferences.
Specialist Subjects
- Hospitality and Hotel Management
- Tourism, Events and Leisure Management
- International Hotel Management
- International Gastronomy Management
Professional and/or Research Experience
Fellow of Higher Education Academy
Certified Hotel Industry Analytics
Qualifications
- PhD - The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
- MSc - Sheffield Hallam University, UK
- BA (Hons) – Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana
- Diploma in Education PGCert THE
- Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE)
- Certified Hotel Industry Analytics
Languages Spoken
French