Academic Staff

Dr. Omar Abdullah

PROFILE

Dr. Omar Abdullah is an esteemed Assistant Professor in Department of Management and Social Sciences at Amity University Tashkent, specializing in the fields of hospitality and tourism. He began his hospitality education in 2011 with a bachelor's in hospitality and Hotel Administration from IHM, Srinagar, He has worked with the Taj group of hotels as Management Trainee and with The Oberoi Group of hotels as well and went on to complete his masters of hotel management and catering technology with a specialization in Marketing Management from MDU, Rohtak, Haryana in 2017.

He has also worked in Academic Institutions like IHM Srinagar, IHM Kolkata, and Amity University Noida as Teaching associate. In pursuit of his interest in hospitality management and a desire to deepen his knowledge, he joined the Ph.D., in Hospitality at Amity School of Hospitality, Amity University, Noida, in January 2020. He brings a wealth of knowledge and practical experience to his teaching, backed by a robust academic background and extensive industry engagement.

He has a profound understanding of the hospitality and Tourism industry. His expertise includes the study of tourism laws, ethical practices, and the global tourism market, with a keen interest in sustainable and adventure tourism. Dr Abdullah is dedicated to nurturing entrepreneurial skills among students, emphasizing the importance of innovation and business planning in the hospitality and tourism sectors.

His research interests are centred around the service quality dimensions and future trends in hospitality and tourism, the impact of legislation on tourism practices, and the integration of ethical standards in hospitality management. Dr. Omar Abdullah is committed to fostering a deep understanding of hospitality and tourism among his students, preparing them to become future leaders in the industry.

PUBLICATIONS AND CONTRIBUTIONS

Dr. Omar Abdullah has contributed significantly to academic journals and conferences. He has also authored multiple Scopus publications and presented papers at international conferences. His publications often address Service Quality challenges in the hospitality and tourism industry.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

• Reviewer at International Journal of Hospitality Management
• Reviewer at International Journal of Systems Assurance Engineering and Management (IJSA)

COURSES TAUGHT

• Introduction to Hospitality Management
• International Tourism & leisure Management
• Accommodation Management
• Medical  and Health Tourism
• Advertising Tourism Products
• Customer Care and Interpersonal skills
• Entrepreneurship Development in Tourism
• Ethical and Legal dimensions of Tourism and Hospitality
• Tourism and Hospitality Marketing
• Managing People in Tourism

CONTACT INFORMATION

• Email: oabdullah@amity.uz
• Office: Department of Management and Social Sciences
• Phone: +998 (970112170)