Ma, Xiao - Arch H. Aplin III '80 Department of Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourism

Xiao Ma: Ph.D. Student
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Education

Undergraduate Education: B.A. in Tourism Management, Qingdao University
Graduate Education: M.Sc. in International Tourism and Event Management, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Areas of Expertise

Big Data Analysis, Policy Evaluation, Tourism economics and tourism demand modelling.

Professional Summary

Advisor: Dr. Anyu Liu

Xiao Ma is a graduate student in the HMGT department with a strong passion for applying big data analysis and economic theories to sustainable destination development. Prior to joining Texas A&M University, she gained valuable research experience at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University , where she leveraged large language models to analyze the economics of crime and evaluate policy effectiveness. Additionally, she has demonstrated robust analytical capabilities by translating quantitative model results into comprehensive individual reports for PATA 2025.