Ms. Shareen Alphonso holds an MBA in Hospitality, Travel, and Tourism from Goa University. With a strong academic foundation complemented by meaningful industry exposure, she brings both theoretical depth and practical insight into the classroom. Her professional journey includes a notable tenure at Open Destinations Private Ltd., where she developed a comprehensive understanding of global travel systems, tourism operations, and destination management practices.
Currently serving as an Assistant Professor in Travel and Tourism in Goa, Ms. Shareen is deeply committed to academic excellence and student development. She specializes in tourism planning, destination development, sustainability, emerging tourism trends, and experiential tourism. Her teaching approach integrates conceptual clarity with real-world application, ensuring that students not only understand tourism theories but also learn how to apply them strategically in industry contexts.
Her research interests include cultural heritage integration with modern tourism systems, sustainable destination planning, inclusive tourism, and regional competitiveness. She actively encourages analytical thinking, industry awareness, and ethical responsibility among her students, preparing them to navigate the complexities of the contemporary tourism landscape.
Passionate about education and driven by a commitment to student success, Ms. Shareen strives to create engaging, interactive, and industry-aligned learning environments. She mentors students in academic research, internships, and professional skill development, equipping them with the competencies required to excel in the ever-evolving tourism sector.
Her vision is to nurture tourism professionals who are innovative, culturally sensitive, socially responsible, and prepared to contribute meaningfully to the sustainable growth of the global tourism industry.
