Dr Prachi Thakur

Dr Prachi Thakur

Dr Prachi Thakur

  • Lecturer
Department of Hospitality and Events
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SDGs Focus
Gender Equality
Decent Work and Economic Growth
Reduced Inequalities
Sustainable Cities and Communities

Biography

Dr Prachi Thakur is a two-time TEDx speaker and diversity strategist who co-wrote the regional report for Asia and the Pacific on Gender in Tourism for UNWTO in 2022. Using training as her tool, Dr Thakur has been actively working with hospitality businesses in equipping individuals with inclusive skills and competencies. She is a sought-after speaker and has been invited to multiple international conferences including Asia Pacific Tourism Association (APTA) and UNWTO’s Regional Conference on the Empowerment of Women in Tourism in Asia and the Pacific. Dr Thakur is also a passionate researcher with interests at the juncture of inclusion, tourism, and hospitality.

Academic & Professional Qualifications

  • PhD, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee, India (2023)
  • M. Com. Pondicherry University, India (2018)

Research Interests

  • Diversity training
  • Inclusion
  • Diversity competencies
  • Hospitality
  • Inclusive tourism ecosystems
  • Inclusion initiatives

Notable Publications

Academic Journals and Books

  1. Thakur, P., Mura, P., Je, J. S., Khoo, C., & Yang, M., (2024) Empowering Marginalised Groups for Inclusive Tourism: A Call for Critical Studies, Tourism Recreation Research, 48 (6), 813-819.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1080/02508281.2023.2268490
  2. Thakur, P., Khoo, C., Mura, P., Je, J. S. & Yang, M.  (2024) Implications from the Critical Tourism Studies on Empowerment of Marginalised Groups, Tourism Recreation Research, 48 (6), 1035-1043.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/02508281.2023.2274654
  3. Paposa, K. K., Thakur, P., Antony, J., McDermott, O. (2023) The integration of lean and human resource management practices as an enabler for lean deployment- a systematic literature review. Total Quality Management, 35 (8), 2598-2620. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/TQM-12-2022-0355
  4. Thakur, P. & Dhar, R. L. (2023). Impact of diversity training on employees and consumers: a review and research agenda. International Journal of Consumer Studies. DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1111/ijcs.12823
  5. Thakur, P. & Khoo, C. (2022). Diversity, equity, and inclusion management in the Indian hospitality industry. In A. Manoharan, J. M. Madera, & M. Singhal (Eds.). Handbook of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Management in the Hospitality Industry. Routledge (ISBN:  9781003285687)
  6. Thakur, P., Khoo, C., & Pyar, W. Y. K. (2021). Diversity training: where are we, and where should we be heading? A systematic literature review, Tourism Recreation Research, 1-24 
    DOI:10.1080/02508281.2021.1965369

 

Publications in Peer-Reviewed Conference Proceedings

  1. Thakur, P., Je, S. J., Yang, M.J., Khoo, C. & K, T., (2023, February), Diversity Training in Hospitality: Exploration of the Tool and its Effectiveness. Paper presented at the Council for Australasian Tourism and Hospitality Education (CAUTHE) Conference, Freemantle, Perth, Australia. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3316/informit.934493739483161
  2. Thakur, P. & Dhar, R. L. Dhar (2020, February). Diversity training in hospitality: necessity or amenity?. Paper presented at the Council for Australasian Tourism and Hospitality Education (CAUTHE) Conference, Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand, In-person. Doi: https://doi.org/10.3316/informit.077382748261757

  3. Thakur, P. (2020, January). Training in hospitality: Exploration and Development. Paper presented at the Association of Indian Management Scholars International Conference on Management, Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode, India.