Prof Tung enjoys conducting conceptually rigorous research with societal relevance, covering resident attitudes, tourist experiences, and industry perspectives that are crucial for destination marketing and management. He is an associate editor for Annals of Tourism Research, and is ranked amongst the World’s Top 2% Most-Cited Scientists as released by Stanford University.

As a teacher, Prof Tung seeks to nurture students who can become leaders in the field of tourism. He holds himself to high standards by providing a challenging yet fair experience and by treating students with respect and patience. He has taught a variety of undergraduate (e.g., China Tourism, Destination Management, and Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Hospitality) as well as postgraduate subjects (e.g., Research Methods, Tourism Development in Asia, and Theories and Concepts in Tourism). He has served as the chief supervisor for doctoral students from various countries, such as China, Cyprus, Malawi, Saudi Arabia, and Singapore. Through his supervision, students developed a genuine interest in research and published their work as lead author in top tier tourism journals.

Finally, Prof Tung actively provides professional and community service to PolyU and the wider local and international tourism academic communities. He serves on the PolyU Institutional Review Board, and is the Subject Area Coordinator for the Tourism Management program at SHTM. Locally, he has been invited as a speaker for the Travel Industry Authority (TIA) of Hong Kong, and is member of the Training Committee at the Travel Industry Council (TIC) of Hong Kong. 

Resident attitudes

Tourist experiences

Industry perspectives

Entrepreneurship and innovation

Theories and concepts in tourism

Destination marketing and management