Introduction Education & Training Conference Presentations Publications Frequently Taught Courses

Dr. Nichole Hugo

Associate Professor Hospitality and Tourism, Graduate Coordinator of Sustainability Office: 3625 - Lumpkin Hall
Phone: 217-581-8595
Email: nhugo@eiu.edu

INTRODUCTION

Office Hours for Fall 2024:

M/T/W 11:30-12:50p through Zoom

Education & Training

Doctor of Philosophy, Community Resources and Development
Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ August 2014
·         Dissertation- Perceptions of International Tourism Destinations (Botswana, Malaysia and Nicaragua)

Master of Science, Tourism and Recreation Management
Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ December 2009
·         Thesis- Poverty Alleviation through Tourism Development: A Comparison Study of Costa Rica and Nicaragua

Bachelor of Science, Tourism Development and Management
Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ August 2008
·         Convention Sales and Meeting Planning Certification

Conference Presentations

International Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education (ICHRIE) Conference
July 2019, New Orleans, LA
     Special Interest Group Presentation- Dark Tourism: Recovery in the Caribbean Islands
July 2018, Palm Springs, CA
     Symposium Presentation- In the Class: Ways to Improve Unique Outreach and Sustainability

Central Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education (CHRIE) Conference 
March 2019, Indianapolis, IN   
      Symposium Presentation- Sustainable Practices in the Bed & Breakfast Industry: 
Barriers and Opportunities for Success

Food and Family Conference
September 2019, Chicago, IL
      Poster Presentation- Childhood Malnutrtion from a Global Perspective

American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) Conference
June 2015, Jacksonville, FL
     Roundtable Co-Presentation- Volunteerism and Community Outreach from the 
College Classroom

Travel and Tourism Research Association (TTRA) Conference
June 2014, Bruges, Belgium
     Graduate Symposium Presentation- Perceptions of International Tourism Destinations
June 2013, Kansas City, MO
     Graduate Symposium Presentation- Understanding Nature-based Festivals
June 2010, San Antonio, TX
     Poster Presentation- Poverty Alleviation through Tourism Development: 
A Comparison Study of Costa Rica and Nicaragua

Publications

Hugo, N., & Plunkett, D. (2019). Sustainable practices in the bed and breakfast industry. Events and Tourism Review, 2(1), 49-57.

Hugo, N., & Miller, H. (2017). Conflict resolution and recovery in Jamaica: The impact of the Zika virus on destination image. Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes, 9(5).

Hugo, N. C., & Nyaupane, G. P. (2016). Poverty alleviation in third world countries through tourism development: A comparison study of Costa Rica and Nicaragua. Travel and Tourism Research Association.

Hugo, N., & Nyaupane, G. (2016). Perceptions of international tourism destinations. Travel and Tourism Research Association.

Hugo, N., & Lacher, R.G. (2014) Understanding the role of culture and heritage in community festivals: An importance-performance analysis. Journal of Extension, 52(5).

Thomsen, J.M., Harrill, R., Hugo, N.C., Lacher, G., & Mihalik, B.J. (2014). Understanding shifts in 3s destination tourist preferences: An importance –performance analysis (IPA) of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. International Journal of Hospitality and Tourism, 4(1).

Frequently Taught Courses

HTM 1275: Practicum
HTM 2600G: Sustainable Communities
HTM 2740: Lodging Operations
HTM 4320: Destination Managment
HTM 4275: Internship
CERE 5100: Introduction to Sustainability (Illinois Innovation Network course)