Dr. Jonathon Day

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jonathon Day is an internationally recognized sustainable tourism expert and Associate Professor at Purdue's White Lodging – J.W. Marriott, Jr. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management. With 30 years of experience in tourism management, he has co-authored the reigning 'Tourism System' (8th edition) and authored 'Introduction to Sustainable Tourism Responsible Travel', contributing to 35 peer-reviewed publications. His expertise in sustainable development through tourism, destination management, branding, and consumer behavior has garnered him recognition as a top educator in hospitality and environmental sustainability. Currently, he chairs the Travel Care Code Initiative, a collaboration between academic marketing organizations aimed at promoting responsible travel. His research includes significant projects in Nepal, Colombia, Uzbekistan, the United States, and Australia, focusing on how tourism can enrich travelers while enhancing the quality of life in destination communities.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

Teaching and researching sustainable tourism.

Doctoral Program Director

— Present

Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

Overseeing the Doctoral Program in Hospitality and Tourism Management.

Courses

HTM37000 - Sustainable Tourism HTM531 - Marketing

Requirements for Purdue University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:135
Overall
Required:135
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in CS or related field Foundational concepts of computer science Data structures Computer architecture Operating systems Mathematics through differential equations Linear and matrix algebra
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Resume
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • CS Supplementary Form
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.