As part of its ongoing support for scientific research and its commitment to encouraging researchers to achieve academic excellence, PUA’s Faculty of Tourism and Hotel Management held a ceremony to honor Dr. Ahmed Magdy, recipient of the Scientific Excellence in International Publication Award for the academic year 2024/2025 — for the third consecutive year.

The ceremony took place following the Faculty Council meeting and was attended by the Dean of the Faculty, academic staff, and teaching assistants. Dr. Ahmed Magdy received the award in recognition of his outstanding research titled “Do authentic dimensions and customer knowledge affect overall authenticity and revisit intention via interacting gastronomic experience? Perspective on ethnic restaurants,” published in the International Journal of Hospitality Management (Q1, 2024). This study marks a significant scholarly contribution to the field.

The award reflects the Faculty’s dedication to fostering scientific research and encouraging faculty members to publish in reputable international journals — an effort that contributes to elevating the Faculty’s standing in global academic rankings.

In his address during the ceremony, the Dean affirmed that this annual tradition underscores the Faculty’s commitment to inspiring researchers to produce innovative and impactful work that enriches scientific knowledge and supports the goals of sustainable development. He also praised the continued efforts of faculty and researchers in advancing the Faculty’s academic excellence.