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Academic Research

The following is a selection meant to show sample outlets and topics of past publications and presentations.

This is not an exhaustive list of all presentations and publications. 

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Refereed Journal Publications

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  • Tsai, K., Malek, K., Jung, S., Soifer, I., Mendez, J., & Olson, E. (2022). Executing large events during COVID: Attendee perspectives and takeaways. Journal of Convention and Event Tourism, 179-188.

  • Baloglu, S., Raab, C., & Malek, K. (2020). Organizational motivations for green practices in casual restaurants. International Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Administration, 1-20.

  • Kim, W., Malek, K., & Roberts, K. (2019). The effectiveness of green advertising in the convention industry: An application of a dual coding approach and the norm activation model. Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management, 39(1), 185-192.

  • Malek, K. (2019). APacCHRIE and EuroCHRIE Annual Conference, Hong Kong, Journal of Convention and Event Tourism, 20(4), 287-289.

  • Malek, K., Kline, S., & DiPietro, R. (2018). The impact of manager training on employee turnover intentions. Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Insights, 1(3), 203-219.

  • Kim, W.* & Malek, K. (2018). Forecasting casino revenue by incorporating Google Trends. International Journal of Tourism Research, 20(4), 424-432.

  • Malek, K., Tanford, S., & Baloglu, S. (2018). Evaluating event effectiveness across alternate platforms. Event Management, 22(2), 135-152.

  • Kim, W.*, Malek, K., Kim, N., & Kim, S. (2018). Destination personality, image, and loyalty of tourists visiting South Korea: The role of gender, age, cultural background, and prior experiences. Sustainability, 10(1), 87.

  • Kim, W.* & Malek, K. (2017). Understanding the relationship among motivation to attend, satisfaction, and loyalty at medical conventions. Journal of Convention & Event Tourism, 18(4), 282-300.

  • Kim, W.*, & Malek, K. (2017). Effects of self-congruity and destination image on destination loyalty: The role of cultural differences. Anatolia, 28(1), 1-13.

  • Malek, K. & Kim, J. (2016). Convention attendance and gaming volume in South Korean casinos. International Journal of Event and Festival Management, 7(1), 66-80.

  • Jung, S.*, Kim, Y., Malek, K., & Lee, W. (2016). Engaging attendees in environmental sustainability at trade shows: Attendees’ perceptions and willingness to participate. Anatolia, 27(4), 540-542.

  • Kim, J., Ahlgren, M., Byun, J., & Malek, K. (2016). Gambling motivations and superstitious beliefs: A cross-cultural study with casino customers. International Gambling Studies, 16(2), 296-315.

  • Malek, K., Book, L.*, & Tanford, S. (2015). Influential leadership and media: How a single statement can affect an industry. Journal of Convention & Event Tourism, 16(1), 27-44.

  • Tanford, S. & Malek, K. (2015). Segmentation of reward program members to increase customer loyalty: The role of attitude towards green hotel practices, Journal of Hospitality and Marketing Management, 24(3), 314-343.

  • Malek, K. & Tanford, S. (2014). Conventions and gaming in Las Vegas: Friends, enemies, or strangers? Journal of Convention & Event Tourism, 15(3), 198-219.

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International Meetings (Peer-Reviewed)​

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  • Jung, S., Draper, J., Malek, K., Padron, T., & Olson, E. The state of event-tourism research through the lens of the UN sustainable development goals: A systematic review. Presentation at: Surrey 2023 Conference; Guidford, United Kingdom.

  • Malek, K. Overhauling assessment for today’s classroom. Presentation at: EuroCHRIE; Apeldorn, Netherlands.

  • Malek, K. Rethinking assessment to maximize engagement. Presentation at: International CHRIE; Washington DC.

  • Malek, K. & Musgrave, J. A comparative study of international events management education. Presentation at: APACHRIE; Hong Kong, China

  • Malek, K. & Olson, E. The application of team-based learning on convention and meeting attendees: An experimental design field study approach. Presentation at: Global Events Congress; Warsaw, Poland.

  • Kline, S., Malek, K., Dolasinski, M., & Mayo, F. Hackathon: Hacking teaching challenges in the hospitality and tourism classroom. Presentation at: International CHRIE; Baltimore, MD. Selected as a Master Teaching Series session.

  • Kim, W.* & Malek, K. Big data management in the meeting and events industry: A qualitative study. Presentation at: Asian Pacific Forum 2017; Daegu, Korea.

  • Malek, K. & Kim, W.* Optional attendance, required outcomes: Medical meeting attendee motivations. Presentation at: International CHRIE; Dallas, TX.

  • Kim, W.* & Malek, K. Performance drivers in the South Korean casino industry. Presentation at: International Gambling and Risk-Taking Conference; Las Vegas, NV.

  • Jung, S.,* Kim, Y-S., Malek, K., & Lee. W. Attendees’ attitudes and intentions to participate in environmental sustainability practices in tradeshows. Presentation at: Korea America Hospitality and Tourism Educators Association Conference; Las Vegas, NV. Best Research Award.

  • Malek, K. & Kim, J. Casino tourism and MICE in South Korea: Can they work together?  Presentation at: International CHRIE; San Diego, CA.

  • Malek, K. & Tanford, S. Conventions and gaming in Las Vegas: Friends, enemies, or strangers? Presentation at:15th International Conference on Gambling & Risk Taking; Las Vegas, NV.

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National Conferences (Peer-Reviewed)

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  • Malek, K. Education as experiences: Restructuring your class and assessments to maximize engagement. Presentation at:  IMEX America; Las Vegas, NV.

  • Padron, T. & Malek, K. What’s in a name? Job titles of meeting and event professionals. Presentation at: IMEX America; Las Vegas, NV.

  • Jung, S., Draper, J, Malek, K., Padron, T., & Olson, E. Aligning sustainable event-tourism research with United Nations sustainable development goals. Presentation at: IMEX America; Las Vegas, NV.

  • Nguyen, L.* & Malek, K. Identifying engagement factors critical to ROI of learning at events. Presentation at: 27th Annual Graduate Education and Graduate Student Research Conference in Hospitality and Tourism; Houston, TX.

  • Malek, K. & Nguyen, L.* Identifying factors necessary to optimize learning in short-term learning intensive environments. Presentation at: IMEX America; Las Vegas, NV.

  • Janssen, R. & Malek, K. Event design using #EventCanvas. Presentation at: IMEX America; Las Vegas, NV. 

  • Gamble, T.* & Malek, K. Establishing the disconnect: Event management programs in higher education. Presentation at: IMEX America; Las Vegas, NV.

  • Jung, S.*, Malek, K., & Min, E.* Is big data meaningful to the MICE industry?  Discovering the influence of big data on meeting professionals’ decision making. Presentation at: 21st Annual Graduate Education and Graduate Student Research Conference in Hospitality and Tourism; Philadelphia, PA.

  • Malek, K. CSR and Twitter: An event perspective. Presentation at: IMEX America; Las Vegas, NV.

  • Malek, K. & Tanford, S. The effect of various meeting platforms on attendee retention, satisfaction, and revisit intention. Presentation at: 20th Annual Graduate Education and Graduate Student Research Conference in Hospitality and Tourism; Tampa, FL.

  • Malek, K. & Love, C. Exploring virtual events: A pilot study. Presentation at: 19th Annual Graduate Education and Graduate Student Research Conference in Hospitality and Tourism; Houston, TX. Coca-Cola Best Research Award.

  • Malek, K. & Tanford, S. Important events in history: How a simple comment can affect an industry. Presentation at:19th Annual Graduate Education and Graduate Student Research Conference in Hospitality and Tourism; Houston, TX.

  • Jung, S.*, Malek, K., & Love, C. Sustainability training modules for temporary employees in the meeting and events industry. Presentation at: 20th Annual Graduate Education and Graduate Student Research Conference in Hospitality and Tourism; Tampa, FL.

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Regional Conferences (Peer-Reviewed)​

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  • Malek, K., Bachman, J., Moreo, A., Padron, T., & Mendez, J. Redesigning higher education for inclusivity. Presentation at: Western Federation CHRIE; Las Vegas, NV.

  • Quick, M.* & Malek, K. Tourism planning and strategic placemaking. Presentation at: Western Federation CHRIE; Las Vegas, NV. Best research award. 

  • Malek, K. Branding your destination as a must-visit location. Presentation at: Connecting Entrepreneurial Conferences; Columbus, NE.

  • Malek, K. Incorporating tactile elements and empathy into the online environment. Presentation at: NU Amplify 2021 - A symposium on digital teaching, technology, and inclusion; Zoom.

  • Malek, K. Utilizing events to attract and grow your business. Presentation at: Nebraska Entrepreneur Best Practices Summit; York, NE.

  • Malek, K. & Bardwell, A. Artificial intelligence in hospitality: Can AI replace human interaction? Presentation at: Central Federation CHRIE; Indianapolis, IN. First Place Industry Challenge Award.

  • Kim, W.* & Malek, K. Exploring the effects of green marketing messages in the convention industry. Presentation at: Central Federation CHRIE; Ames, IA. 

  • Jung, S. & Malek, K. Project-based learning for event management students. Presentation at: West Federation CHRIE; Denver, CO.

  • Malek, K. Incorporating soft skills in the syllabus. Presentation at: Central Federation CHRIE Regional Conference; Stillwater, OK.

  • Malek, K. & Kim, W.* Medical meetings: Attendee profiles, motivations to attend, and value propositions. Presentation at: Central Federation CHRIE Regional Conference; Stillwater, OK.

  • Kim, W.* & Malek, K. Effects of self-congruity and destination image on destination loyalty: The moderating role of perceived cultural difference. Presentation at: Central Federation CHRIE; Kansas City, KS. Best Research Award.

  • Jung, S.*, Yoon, S.*, & Malek, K. Can mobile event applications lead to a sustainable event? Presentation at: West Federation CHRIE; Denver, CO.

  • Malek, K. Linking theory with practice: Event management capstone courses. Presentation at: West Federation CHRIE; Long Beach, CA.​

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