Andrew Lockwood is Emeritus Professor and past Forte Professor of Hospitality Management in the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at the University of Surrey.

Ioannis S. Pantelidis is Professor of Hospitality and Tourism and Deputy Dean for the London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism, University of West London.

Mark Ashton is Associate Professor in Hospitality Management and Associate Dean (Education) for the Faculty of Arts, Business and Social Sciences, University of Surrey.