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Dr. Olusayo Oluwakemi Olowookere-Ayodele

Lecturer I | Level coordinator

Faculty of Agriculture · Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management

Specialization Hospitality Management, Gegraphy Tourism, Digital Destination Planning Urban Recreation and Sustainable Development

Office: 2, FST Building block Ikole campus, Federal University Oye Ekiti, Nigeria

Phone: +2347039407809

Email: olusayo.olowookere-ayodele@fuoye.edu.ng

Biography

Dr. OlusayoOluwakemiOlowookere-Ayodele is a dedicated academic and researcher with expertise in Hospitality and Tourism Management. She is currently a Lecturer I at the Federal University Oye Ekiti, Nigeria, where she teaches and conducts research in areas such as environmental risk analysis, sustainable development, tourism management, and digital marketing in tourism. Prior to her current role, she lectured at Ekiti State University and Lead City University, Ibadan, Nigeria, where she taught undergraduate and postgraduate courses, supervised projects, and contributed to departmental development.
Her academic background includes a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Recreation and Tourism Studies from Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, Nigeria, as well as Master's degrees in Recreation and Tourism Studies and Geography from Ekiti State University and University of Ibadan, respectively. She has published several research papers in reputable journals, focusing on topics like tourism development, environmental sustainability, and hospitality management.
Dr. Olowookere-Ayodele is committed to advancing knowledge in her field and has participated in various research projects and conferences. Her work has contributed to a better understanding of tourism management and sustainable development, making her a respected figure in her academic community.

Research Interests

Hospitality operations
Smart Tourism
strategic management in hospitality and tourism, sustainability and corporate social responsibility, particularly in the hospitality service, marketing and innovation
Entrepreneurship and innovative Business Management in Tourism and Hospitality sectors
Digital technology and marketing solutions in Tourism and Hospitality sectors,
Tourism Management and Community Development

Qualifications

Selected Publications

  1. An assessment of online fraud on customer reservations in the hospitality and tourism
    Authors: Ayeni, Ayodele Olaiya and Olowookere-Ayodele, Olusayo Oluwakemi (2026)
  2. ppraising Entrepreneurship for Regenerative Tourism and its Sustainability in Africa.
    Authors: Olowookere-ayodele, OlusayoOluwakemi
    Merit Research Journal of Art, Social Science and Humanities (2025)
  3. African art before and after colonialism
    Authors: Alawode, Musa Ajibola and Olowookere-ayodele, Olusayo Oluwakemi,
    LAS Journal of Humanities (2025)
  4. Assessment of Environmental Concious Behaviours of Tourists’ for the Development Community based Tourism Destination in Africa
    Authors: Olowookere-ayodele, Olusayo Oluwakemi, S. O. F. Aina, F. Y. Akinloye, and I, J. Osuaha
    International Journal for Domestic and Eco Tourism Services (2025)
  5. Evaluation of Socio-economic benefits of the air transport industry in Nigeria
    Authors: Akintade, E. A.,Akande S. O.,Falabi, M. O.,Olowookere-Aodele, Olusayo Oluwakemi,
    Journal of Urban and Environmental research (JUER) (2023)
  6. “Impact of Isinro Cultural Festival on Ila-Orangun Community and Its Environs, in Ila Local Government Area, Osun State, Nigeria
    Authors: Ayeni, AyodeleOlaiya,Olowookere-Ayodele,Olusao Umar-Olarewaju Haruna Ishola
    Journal of Tourism and Hospitality and Applied Science (2019)
  7. The Impact of Location in the Management of Event Centres In Ado Ekiti
    Authors: Aina Stella OluwatoyinFolajimi,Olowookere-Ayodele, OlusayoOluwakemi, Ayeni, AyodeleOlaiya
    Journal of Tourism and Hospitality and Applied Science (2019)
  8. Olowookere-Ayodele, OlusayoOluwakemi, Ayeni, AyodeleOlaiya, Imole, Patrick Olaniyi
    Authors: Respondent’s Perception on Demographic and Socio-economic Characteristics of Ikogosi Warm Spring for Environmental Sustainability.
    Journal of Sociology and Anthropology, Horizon Research Publishing (2018)

Professional Qualification

Membership of Professional Bodies

Paper Presentation - Local

Paper Presentation - International

Course Teaching

Professional Skill

Teaching skill70%
Inspection to students on Industrial training work experience scheme80%
Public Engagement Member for Tourism, Hospitality & Events Management,70%

Custom Fields

resenter & content creator of tourism literacy|: Zoom meeting seminar presentation: A monthly seminar presentation on tourism update to tourism students, professionals’, practionners, NGOs, policy makers, planners, public and private

Presentation of speech at OLOMOIRODI cultural festival, Idofin day, Oye Ekiti,: Value added to our cultural tourism

Photo Gallery / Picture Evidence

HTM representative at Africa Lecacy Submit, 2026
HTM representative at Africa Lecacy Submit, 2026
ATt Erin Ayonigba sacred fish, Erinjiyan Ekiti, Ekiti StateNnigeria
ATt Erin Ayonigba sacred fish, Erinjiyan Ekiti, Ekiti StateNnigeria
At All Africa Medicals Wellness Expo 2025 (Medical Tourism)
At All Africa Medicals Wellness Expo 2025 (Medical Tourism)
Students field trip to Idanre hill Ondo State
Students field trip to Idanre hill Ondo State
Hospitality and Tourism Management Students
Hospitality and Tourism Management Students
With HTM Student After Seminar
With HTM Student After Seminar