Robert Douglas McKercher

Background

McKercher, Robert Douglas was born on July 4, 1954 in Ottawa, Canada. Son of D. Douglas McKercher and Dorothy M. King.

Education

Bachelor with honors, York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 1977. Master of Arts, Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, 1983. Doctor of Philosophy, University Melbourne, Australia, 1996.

Career

Professor The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Executive director Northern Ontario Tourist Outfitters Association, North Bay, Canada, 1985—1989. Senior lecturer School Business, Charles Sturt University, Albury, Australia, 1990—1998.

Associate professor School Hotel and Tourism Management, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 1998—2005, professor School Hotel and Tourism Management, since 2005.

Achievements

• Robert Douglas McKercher has been listed as a noteworthy hotel and tourism educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Governor Canada Coalition on Acid Rain, Toronto, 1985—1989. Circuit Tourism Ontario, 1985—1989. Treasurer Conservation Council Ontario, 1986—1988.

Founding executive Council for Australian University Tourism and Hospitality Education, 1994—1997. Management committee Falls Creek Ski Resort, Australia, 1994—1997. Member of Australian Association Hong Kong, Asia Society Hong Kong, Travel and Tourism Research Association.

Interests

• Raising Pekingese dogs, bushwalking.

Connections

Married Hilary L. du Cros, October 4, 1998. 1 child Eve-Louise du Cros.

Father:

D. Douglas McKercher

Mother:

Dorothy M. King

Spouse:

Hilary L. du Cros