Karthik Namasivayam

Director · Michigan State University

Karthik Namasivayam's research explores the intersection between service provider and consumer.

Hospitality Leadership Information Technology Systems Innovation Sustainability Restaurant Management

Bonnie Knutson

Professor · Michigan State University

Bonnie Knutson often consults with business leaders who want to understand and take advantage of changing consumer demands.

Sales & Sales Management Service Leadership Innovation Hospitality Leadership Consumer Behavior

Howard (Shih-Ming) Hu

Professor of Hotel, Resort, Hospitality Management · Southern Utah University

Specializing in international cuisine, hospitality management, and culinary science

Food Service Preparation Techniques International Cuisine Culinary Tourism Culinary Programs Hospitality Management

Curtis Carlson Nelson

Travel & Hospitality Executive · Curtis Carlson Nelson

Curtis Carlson Nelson has 20 years of management experience with a focus on the travel and hospitality industries.

Marketing Management Travel Hospitality

Bruce McAdams

Professor · Centre for Business and Social Entrepreneurship

McAdams joined the faculty in January of 2009 after more than twenty years leadership experience in the Ontario hospitality industry

Operations & Training Operations Analysis Sustainability in the Foodservice Industry

Sheryl F. Kline

Professor, Hospitality · University of Delaware

Prof. Kline's research focuses on organizational behavior and training in the hospitality, meeting and event industry.

Economics Organizational Behavior Hospitality Sport Business Management Hospitality Management

Muzzo Uysal

Carney Family Endowed Professor of Hospitality & Tourism Management · University of Massachusetts Amherst

Muzzo Uysal is an expert on tourism demand/supply interaction, tourism marketing, and quality of life research in tourism.

Tipping Quality-of-Life (QOL) Research in Hospitality and Tourism Tourist Demand Estimation Tourism Development Tourism Impacts

Peter Ricci, Ed.D.

Clinical Professor and Director · Florida Atlantic University

Peter Ricci is an expert in food service, lodging, incentive travel, and destination marketing.

Casinos & Gaming Travel and Tourism Hotel Guest Services Hospitality Marketing

Mindy Benson

President · Southern Utah University

Specializes in higher education administration, event management and production, community relations, fundraising, and donor engagement

Donor Engagement Higher Education Administration Outreach in Rural Communities History of Southern Utah University Event Planning, University Commencement

Yao-Chin Wang

Assistant Professor · University of Florida

Yao-Chin Wang researches the experience of AI and technology in tourism, hospitality and events, and workplace mindfulness.

Hospitality Branding Mindfulness Event Industry Hospitality Industry Tourism Industry

Jim Anhut

REIM Director · Michigan State University

Jim Anhut has been a popular and frequent guest speaker at Emory University and Michigan State University throughout his career.

Real Estate Restaurant Management Franchising Entrepreneurship Hospitality Leadership

Stan Suboleski

Professor · Georgia Southern University

Stan Suboleski is an expert in hospitality training and strategic management.

Hospitality Asset Design & Openings (Hotels, Restaurants) Hospitality Training Hospitality Operational Auditing Room Service Best Practices Multi-Unit Management

Amber Fox

National Director of Sales - Hospitality · Signature Worldwide

Keep 'em coming back for more with Signature Worldwide's hospitality industry consultant and business solutions expert

Customer Experience Reputation Management Sales Strategy Customer Service Best Practices Social Media

Justin Taillon

Assistant Professor · Centre for Business and Social Entrepreneurship

Prior to returning joining academia Justin worked for six years in the hotels, two years in F&B, and one year in event management.

Community Branding Market-Based Conservation Socio-Cultural Sustainability Sustainable Tourism Volunteer Tourism

Professor Rhodri Thomas

Dean of School · Leeds Beckett University

Rhodri Thomas' current research is primarily concerned with the impact of academic knowledge production on non-academic constituencies.

Sustainable Tourism Economics Tourism Events Higher Education

Allison Stock, PhD

Senior Vice President, Environmental, Health & Safety · J.S. Held LLC

Toxicologist & Epidemiologist | Public Health Risk Expert | NIOSH Fellowship | CDC Fellowship

Epidemiology Toxicology Environmental Human Health Risk Assessments Chemical Exposures

Micah Solomon

Customer service bestselling author & strategist · Http://www.customerserviceguru.com

Customer Service Keynote Speaker

Hospitality Customer Service Customer Services Social Media High-Tech High-Touch Customer Service

Rachel Fu

Chair, Professor · University of Florida

Rachel Fu can provide expertise on issues and trends related to tourism, from the emergence of space tourism to COVID-19 impacts on travel.

space tourism Space AI in hospitality Artificial Intelligence Consumer Behavior

Robert Cole

Founder · RockCheetah LLC

Founder, RockCheetah

Online Travel Hotel Marketing Travel Technology

Massimo Noja De Marco

COO · Positive Hospitality

COO Positive Hospitality / Serial Entrepreneur, Speaker and Strategic Business Consultant

Hospitality Getting the Most From Your Team Motivation for A Happier Life