Li Sun earned her Master’s Degree in Tourism Management from Beijing Technology and Business University in 2009. Building on her academic achievements, she is currently pursuing her PhD in Industrial Economics at the University of International Business and Economics. Her research is focused on tourism industry resilience and the intersection of industrial economics with sustainable tourism practices. From 2018 to 2023, she held the position of Program Lead Teacher at the School of Tourism Management at Beijing Open University, where she played a pivotal role in developing the curriculum and overseeing the academic growth of the program. Her work also extended to conducting related research in tourism management. In early 2024, she transitioned to the College of City Management at Beijing Open University, continuing her leadership as Program Lead Teacher and lecturer. Additionally, since 2017, she has served as a part-time researcher at the Modern Service Industry Research Center of the University of International Business and Economics, where she has engaged in studies on smart tourism, tourism industry transformation, and the resilience of the tourism industry. Her broader research interests encompass tourist behavior and sustainable tourism development, reflecting her dedication to advancing knowledge in these dynamic areas of study.