PROF. HRISTINA FILIPOVA

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PROF. HRISTINA FILIPOVA

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Bio

Hristina Filipova, PhD, is a Chief Assistant Professor at the University of Economics – Varna, Bulgaria, in the Department of Tourism. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Economic Relations, a Master’s degree in Management of Taste and Luxury Goods from the University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne, France, and a PhD in Tourism from the University of Economics – Varna.

 

Her research interests lie at the intersection of social psychology, intercultural communication, and consumer behavior, with a strong focus on global tourism, cultural perception, restaurant management, and both tangible and intangible cultural heritage.

 

Dr. Filipova has authored and co-authored more than 30 research papers, including publications indexed in Scopus and Web of Science, and has participated in over 10 scientific projects. Her work reflects a multidisciplinary approach that bridges academic research with practical applications in the tourism and hospitality industries.

 

She is an active member of the Union of Scientists in Bulgaria and a two-time recipient of the Varna Collective Award for Science and Education in the field of Social Sciences. Her most recent recognition was for her co-authored monographic work “Development of a Smart Tourism Destination.”

 

Fluent in Bulgarian, French, English, and Japanese, Dr. Filipova brings an international perspective to her teaching, research, and public speaking engagements.

 

Academic Degrees

  • PhD in Tourism – University of Economics – Varna, Bulgaria
  • Master’s in Management of Taste and Luxury Goods – University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne, France
  • Bachelor’s in International Economic Relations – University of Economics – Varna, Bulgaria

 

Key Achievements

  • 30+ research publications, including Scopus and Web of Science indexed papers
  • 10+ scientific research projects in tourism, psychology, and cultural heritage
  • Two-time recipient of the Varna Collective Award for Science and Education
  • Co-author of the monograph “Development of a Smart Tourism Destination”
  • Active member of the Union of Scientists in Bulgaria
  • Multilingual expertise: Bulgarian, French, English, and Japanese

 

Speaking Topics

  • Social Psychology in the Age of Globalization and Digital Transformation
  • Intercultural Communication and the Role of AI