Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Georg Arlt FRGS FRAS

Dean for Academy Affairs

Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Georg Arlt is an internationally renowned authority in the fields of tourism and hospitality management, with an illustrious career spanning over five decades. As Dean of EIIET, he brings an unparalleled depth of experience, global insight, and academic excellence to the institute’s tourism and hospitality management programs.

Prof. Arlt holds an M.A. in Sinology, Sociology, and Political Science, and a Ph.D. in Political Science from the prestigious Freie Universität Berlin. His academic journey has seen him serve as a Professor of International Tourism Management at several German universities and as a Visiting Professor at esteemed institutions across China, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. Beyond academia, he has made significant contributions as a consultant and advisor to government bodies, industry leaders, and global hotel brands such as InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), Disney, and Hilton.

Recognized as a leading expert in Chinese outbound tourism, Prof. Arlt’s insights into cross-cultural strategies, tourism development, and sustainable tourism practices have shaped policies and business strategies worldwide. He is also the visionary behind the Meaningful Tourism concept—a forward-thinking paradigm that advocates for tourism to be mutually beneficial for visitors, hosts, and the environment.

At EIIET, Prof. Arlt is dedicated to fostering innovation, promoting sustainability, and driving the overall growth and development of the institute. His visionary leadership enriches not only the academic programs but also the broader institutional strategy, ensuring that EIIET remains at the forefront of tourism and hospitality education. Through his global perspective and practical expertise, he empowers both students and the institution to thrive in an increasingly dynamic and competitive international landscape.

Email: prof.arlt@eiiet.com

Publication

Books:

Arlt, W.G., China’s Outbound Tourism, Routledge, 2006

Books Chapter:

Arlt, W.G., "Chinese tourists’ behaviour in 'Elsewhereland,'" in: Cochrane, J. (ed.), Asian Tourism Growth and Change, Elsevier, 2007
Arlt, W.G., "China’s Outbound Tourism: History, Current Development and Outlook," in: Lee, R. (ed.), China Outbound Tourism 2.0, Apple Academic Press, 2015.
Arlt, W.G., "Food and Beverages and their importance for Chinese Outbound Tourists," in: Pforr, Ch., Phau, I. (eds.), Food, Wine and China – A Tourism Perspective, Routledge, 2018.
Arlt, W.G., "New Trends in Chinese Outbound Tourism: Consequences for the International Hospitality Industry," in: Gardini, M., Offenbacher, M., Schuckert, M. (eds.), The Routledge Companion to International Hospitality Management, Routledge, 2021.
Arlt, W.G., "China Readiness and Meaningful Tourism," in: Buhalis, D. (eds.), Encyclopaedia of Tourism and Hospitality, Taylor & Francis, 2022.
Arlt, W.G., "Meaningful Tourism," in: Morrison, A., Buhalis, D. (eds.), Routledge Handbook of Trends and Issues in Global Tourism, Taylor & Francis, 2022.

Co-editor of Special Issues:

Arlt, W.G., Tse, D. (co-editors), Journal of China Tourism Research, Vol. 7, No. 4, 2011, Routledge.
Arlt, W.G., Burns, P. (co-editors), Tourism Planning and Development, Vol. 10, No. 2, 2013, Taylor & Francis.
Arlt, W.G., Xu, J., Johnson, C. (co-editors), Journal of Policy Research in Tourism, Leisure and Events, Vol. 12, No. 1, 2020: Outbound Chinese Tourism: Implications to Destinations.