Scott Jackson Smith Ph.D.

Associate Professor and Graduate Dir @usc_hrsm. Experienced in higher ed and the hospitality industry. Expert in Revenue Mngt, Theme Park, Hotel and Resort Ops.

[USC HRSM @UofSC_HRSM]

Congratulations to HRSM faculty members Khalid Ballouli and Scott Smith (@ThemeParksProf), 2024 recipients of the @UofSC_CTE Garnet Apple Award for Teaching Innovation! Read more: https://t.co/5lDRxlSTfw

[USC HRSM @UofSC_HRSM]

Broadway at the Beach is SC’s number one tourist destination, but what about locals? HRSM Hospitality and Tourism Management Prof. Scott Smith (@ThemeParksProf) spoke to @Benmorse01 of @TheSunNews about appealing to residents and visitors.
https://t.co/MbsljViMUa @UofSCnewsy

[USC HRSM @UofSC_HRSM]

How much does hotel tax matter to travelers? @GRMcVicar of @GRPress and @MLive spoke to HRSM Prof. Scott Smith (@ThemeParksProf) about it as a Michigan city may soon have one of the highest hotel taxes in the U.S.
https://t.co/Nx9fBiUkDj @UofSCnewsy

[USC HRSM @UofSC_HRSM]

Planning a trip to Disney? Expect to pay more than in the past. HRSM Prof. Scott Smith (@ThemeParksProf), one of the world's leading experts on the theme park industry, spoke to Khristopher Brooks of @CBSNews about the price hike.
https://t.co/BvDRvmKM22 @UofSCnewsy @AmericanGlow

[Scott Jackson Smith Ph.D. @ThemeParksProf]

Danger, prestige and authenticity draw thrill-seekers to adventure tourism https://t.co/xMIVeTOmUr via @ConversationUS

[Allen Wallace @allenwallace]

“It’s probably the biggest change in Disney dress code ever, but it’s not all pixie dust and idealism." I get to work with some incredibly smart people. When you need answers about this industry, there's no better source than @ThemeParksProf.
https://t.co/iGh1OHCB5r #Disney

[USC HRSM @UofSC_HRSM]

#UofSCHRSM Prof. Scott Smith (@ThemeParksProf) tells @CNN that ending the temperature checks frees up employees for other tasks at a time when some parks are short of workers. #COVID19 #ThemeParks
https://t.co/WjUmKhZNlg

[University of South Carolina @UofSC]

Tonight, Capstone is glowing garnet as we honor @UofSC_HRSM's Lori Pennington-Gray, who was just named a Fellow of the Academy of Leisure Sciences, one of the highest academic honors in the tourism field.

➡️ https://t.co/dMQZHkOsGa

[USC HRSM @UofSC_HRSM]

The #COVID19 pandemic has been devastating for the #tourism industry, but #UofSCHRSM Prof. Simon Hudson (@tourism4sc) says South Carolina could recover more quickly than other destinations.
https://t.co/nel5j654b7 #UofSC #recovery

[USC HRSM @UofSC_HRSM]

Who'll be 1st in the #tourism industry to get access to #COVID19 vaccines? Our Prof. Scott Smith (@ThemeParksProf) spoke to @PostRowland of the @washingtonpost about whether #Disney may use its influence for a prime place in line.
https://t.co/7ZX3DyK16l @UofSCnewsy #ThemeParks

[Scott Jackson Smith Ph.D. @ThemeParksProf]

#Gamecock5K

[USC HRSM @UofSC_HRSM]

Disney, Universal and SeaWorld face a big task in reopening safely in a coronavirus world. #UofSCHRSM Prof. Scott Smith (@ThemeParksProf), a leading expert on the theme park industry, spoke to @GabrielleRusson of the @orlandosentinel about the tasks ahead. https://t.co/GUT4l34sJn

[Scott Jackson Smith Ph.D. @ThemeParksProf]

Always happy to speak with my old bandmate Jim Abbott about one of my all time favorite hotels, the Daytona Beach Marriott and of course housekeeping.

[USC HRSM @UofSC_HRSM]

What will change for hotels as they come back from COVID-19? #UofSCHRSM Prof. Scott Smith (@ThemeParksProf) tells @JimAbbottwrites of @dbnewsjournal that cleaning services will step into the spotlight. #UofSC #Covid_19 https://t.co/iPDfzVxKYY

[USC HRSM @UofSC_HRSM]

Disney Springs is open again, but it's only a small step toward the much larger task of reopening the theme parks nearby. #UofSCHRSM Prof. Scott Smith (@ThemeParksProf) spoke to @mcatsandoval of @Newsy about the challenges to come. #Disney #UofSC #Covid_19 https://t.co/B2QVfvMKdk

[USC HRSM @UofSC_HRSM]

What will it take to reopen amusement parks, and when could it happen? #UofSCHRSM Prof. Scott Smith (@ThemeParksProf) joined @WRHI's Palmetto Mornings show to discuss the issues. Listen now: https://t.co/i6mtJU0DlG #COVID19 #Disney #Reopening #Carowinds

[USC HRSM @UofSC_HRSM]

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there, including brand new #UofHRSM graduate Wendy Olliff! Check out her story: https://t.co/qr7orEoTCq #UofSC20

[USC HRSM @UofSC_HRSM]

Wondering whether visits to Disney or Carowinds will be possible this year? #UofSCHRSM Prof. Scott Smith (@ThemeParksProf), a leading expert in the theme park industry, spoke to @Mattkaufaxtv of @foxcarolinanews about the outlook.
https://t.co/oeFH9iSuim

[USC HRSM @UofSC_HRSM]

Congratulations to #UofSCHRSM's 2020 Faculty/Staff Award winners! More details: https://t.co/Dwo6KTjtv3 #UofSC20 #UofSC #UofSCExcellence

[Scott Jackson Smith Ph.D. @ThemeParksProf]

Here is your chance to take the Theme Park and Attractions class without the trip component/cost.

[USC HRSM @UofSC_HRSM]

Thrilling rides, specialty foods and vacation memories are just part of the fun theme parks bring. Learn what it takes to manage the world's most popular attractions in an online summer class! Open to @UofSC students. Learn more: https://t.co/Fcrxslj0qN or contact @ThemeParksProf

[Tina Weeks Weaver @TWeaverHRSM]

Let the planning begin! #HRSMFam #forevertothee #homecoming2020