“In the era of human, data, and technology, we understand the academic identity of tourism and the trend of the industry and take the lead in new education and research.”

Kyung Hee University is recognized as a world-class university with its position as the No. 1 in hotel tourism in the '2020 QS World University Academic Field Evaluation' (35th in the world). In order to lead a rapidly changing era along with the paradigm shift of human, data, and technology, 'Smart Tourism Center (STEP)' intends to open a new area with an educational platform that encompasses both the existing tourism and hospitality industry research fields.