Jack Samuels

Biography

Dr. Samuels is the most published author in the Theme Park and Attractions trade press from the academic sector with over 200 articles published in the last 20 years. He has been a pioneer in the integration of educationist the Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism Industries.

Education

• BS, SUNY at Cortland
• MBA, Montclair State University
• MEd, Temple University
• EdD, Temple University

Publications

• Magazine/Trade Publication: J. Samuels (2004). Learning From the Disney Experience. www.parkworld-online.com
• Magazine/Trade Publication: J. Samuels (2004). Thoughts on Ethics (better: Ethical Shades of Gray). www.parkworld-online.com
• Magazine/Trade Publication: J. Samuels (2004). Reflections for the New Year. www.parkworld-online.com
• Textbook: J. Samuels (1998). Guiding Your Entry Into the Hospitality, Recreation and Tourism Mega-Industry .
• Journal Article: J. Samuels (1998). “An Examination of Certification Programs in Hospitality and Related Industries” . The Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Education
• Magazine/Trade Publication: J. Samuels (2004). The Wild World of Internet Employment. www.parkworld-online.com
• Magazine/Trade Publication: J. Samuels (2004). School’s Out All Year. www.parkworld-online.com
• Magazine/Trade Publication: J. Samuels (2004). On Being a Practitioner: New Challenges and Lessons I’ve Learned From eBay. www.parkworld-online.com
• Magazine/Trade Publication: J. Samuels (2004). Preparing for Fun Expo. www.parkworld-online.com
• Magazine/Trade Publication: J. Samuels (2004). Upsell Birthday Parties for More Profits. www.parkworld-online.com
• Magazine/Trade Publication: J. Samuels (2004). Good-Bye To Goodie Bags. www.parkworld-online.com
• Magazine/Trade Publication: J. Samuels (2005). A Look Back. www.parkworld-online.com
• Magazine/Trade Publication: J. Samuels (2005). Insights into Kids’ Marketing and Trends. www.parkworld-online.com
• Magazine/Trade Publication: J. Samuels (2005). Mystery Park: Another Place Lost in Switzerland?. www.parkworld-online.com
• Magazine/Trade Publication: J. Samuels (2005). Summer Notebook. www.parkworld-online.com
• Magazine/Trade Publication: J. Samuels (2005). Mouse Futures. www.parkworld-online.com
• Magazine/Trade Publication: J. Samuels (2005). Styrassic Park . www.parkworld-online.com
• Magazine/Trade Publication: J. Samuels (2005). We Survived Expo ‘05. www.parkworld-online.com
• Magazine/Trade Publication: J. Samuels (2006). Samuels input. www.parkworld-online.com
• Magazine/Trade Publication: J. Samuels (2006). More On Expo 2005. www.parkworld-online.com
• Conference Proceedings: J. Samuels (2009). An analysis of international internship programs based on the hospitality, leisure and tourism industries. Society of Business, Industry and Economics
• Magazine/Trade Publication: J. Samuels (2007). Selling in the leisure environment. www.parkworld-online.com
• Magazine/Trade Publication: J. Samuels (2007). Max alongside Disney's animatronic-based Pirates of the Caribbean merchandise display. www.parkworld-online.com
• Magazine/Trade Publication: J. Samuels (2007). Added-value merchandising. www.parkworld-online.com
• Magazine/Trade Publication: J. Samuels (2007). Copyrights and Culture. www.parkworld-online.com
• Book: J. Samuels (2007). An introduction to safety management in the recreation, tourism and hospitality mega-industry. edision
• Magazine/Trade Publication: J. Samuels (2007). Learning from marketing errors. www.parkworld-online.com
• Magazine/Trade Publication: J. Samuels (2008). Disney Dining Success. www.parkworld-online.com
• Magazine/Trade Publication: J. Samuels (2008). Expo Zaragoza. www.parkworld-online.com
• Magazine/Trade Publication: J. Samuels (2008). The US economy and the leisure market. www.parkworld-online.com
• Journal Article: J. Samuels (2009). Implications and operations of international internship/work experience programs in the leisure and tourism industries. International Journal of Global Business and Economics
• Journal Article: J. Samuels (2009). An Analysis of International Internship Programs Based on the Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism Industries and Directions and Ideas for Future Research. Journal of Business, Industry and Economics
• Conference Proceedings: J. Samuels (). A Comparison of Two Operating Leisure Oriented Mega-Malls and the Xanadu Project: Looking into the Chrystal Ball. SOBIE
• Instructional Materials (Published): J. Samuels (2013). A Compedium of Materials for A Warm Welcome Super Bowl Related Training. Bergen Community College, School of Continuing Ed.
• Magazine/Trade Publication: J. Samuels (2013). Blending the Best Ideas of the Sports World With Themed Entertainment. PARK WORLD MAGAZINE
• Magazine/Trade Publication: J. Samuels (2013). PARK BLOGGIN...SKYSCRAPER TOURISM . DATA STREAM INC.
• Magazine/Trade Publication: J. Samuels (2012). Prospects for theme park success in China . PARK WORLD MAGAZINE
• Magazine/Trade Publication: J. Samuels (2012). Widen Your Network . PARK WORLD MAGAZINE/DATASTREAM, INC.
• Instructional Materials (Published): J. Samuels (2011). Training Materials for the Anhui Tourism Conference-Anhui, China, Spring 2011. Sunels Incorporated
• Conference Proceedings: J. Samuels (2013). AN INITIAL INVESTIGATION INTO CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS WITH A FOCUS ON THE HOSPITALITY, LEISURE AND TOURISM INDUSTRIES. IABPAD
• Magazine/Trade Publication: J. Samuels (2015). What Attracts People to Attractions?. PARK WORLD MAGAZINE
• Magazine/Trade Publication: J. Samuels (2014). Out With The Old In With the New in Shanghai. PARK WORLD MAGAZINE
• Magazine/Trade Publication: J. Samuels (2014). To Show Glow and Beyond. PARK WORLD MAGAZINE
• Magazine/Trade Publication: J. Samuels (2013). Summer Trails. PARK WORLD MAGAZINE
• Magazine/Trade Publication: J. Samuels (2015). 8-15 Interesting Innovations for Your Park or Attraction from EXPO 15. PARK WORLD MAGAZINE/Datastream Publishers
• Magazine/Trade Publication: J. Samuels (2016). Seaworld and The Minimum Wage: The Times They are a Changing . PARK WORLD MAGAZINE
• Magazine/Trade Publication: J. Samuels (2017). Do You Yiwu?. PARK WORLD MAGAZINE/Datastream Publishers
• Magazine/Trade Publication: J. Samuels (2017). 3-D Museum. PARK WORLD MAGAZINE/Datastream Publishers
• Magazine/Trade Publication: J. Samuels (2017). Increasing Revenue Through Experience Enhancement Services. PARK WORLD MAGAZINE/Datastream Publishers
• Magazine/Trade Publication: J. Samuels (). Reflections on an American Dream. PARK WORLD MAGAZINE/Datastream Publishers
• Magazine/Trade Publication: J. Samuels (2018). A Whole Lot of Magic: The Final Frontier: Disney Airlines. Datastream
• Magazine/Trade Publication: J. Samuels (2018). Tales of Three Theme Park/Attractions Companies. PARK WORLD MAGAZINE/Datastream Publishers
• Book: J. Samuels (2022). An Extraordinary Ordinary Life: The Rock and Roll College Years. Onlinebookwriters
• Magazine/Trade Publication: J. Samuels (2021). Park Bloggin: Rethinking The Fast Pass. Park World Magazine
• Journal Article: J. Samuels, Y. Wang (2021). Marketing and Operations Impacts of the Corona Virus Era in Tourism and Leisure Related Industries. Visions in Leisure and Business
• Magazine/Trade Publication: J. Samuels (2020). Park Bloggin:. Park Bloggin: Ideas for Covid19-Landmark Article!
• Journal Article: J. Samuels (2020). How About Leisurizing the Shopping Experience. Visions in Leisure and Business
• Magazine/Trade Publication: J. Samuels (2020). The American Dream-Parkworld Magazine. Park World Magazine-The American Dream
• Magazine/Trade Publication: J. Samuels (2019). Changes on the Horizon. Park World Magazine-Park Bloggin: Changes on the Horizon
• Magazine/Trade Publication: J. Samuels (2018). Will Marijuana Legalizations Cause the Amusement and Attractions Industry to Go to Pot?. PARK WORLD MAGAZINE/Datastream Publishers

Honors & Awards

• Holger Peterson Award, United States Collegiate Snowsports Association ( 2002)
• Walt Disney College Program Advisory Board First Emeritus Faculty Member, Walt Disney World ( 2002)
• Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America (May 1968)
• Honorary Citizen of Walt Disney World, Walt Disney ( 1986)
• Walt Disney World Faculty Scholar, Walt Disney ( 2001)
• SUNY Music Commerative Project, SUNY Cortland (January 2019)
• Dedication of Journal Issue, Visions in Leisure and Business (April 2020)