Chris Thompson awarded the first-ever National Tourism Leadership Award
Chris Thompson, CEO of Brand USA and one of EFTI’s newest board members, received the first-ever National Tourism Leadership Award presented by Skal International- USA.
Advisory board previews FADMO presentations and interacts with students at Industry Insights
After the morning research presentations and the business meeting in the early afternoon of April 13th, 2018, the advisory board participated in an Industry Insights session where they shared their knowledge and expertise to a group of 40+ students, faculty, staff, and the rest of the advisory board.
Dr. Hernández-Guerra discusses growing network model in EFTI seminar
On April 6th, 2018, the Eric Friedheim Tourism Institute hosted visiting scholar, Dr. Juan M. Hernández-Guerra, for a seminar on understanding the links between hotels and activities in a tourism destination using a growing network model.
Dr. Almeyda Zambrano travels to South America and develops new study abroad program
From March 18th to 24th, Dr. Angélica Almeyda Zambrano traveled to South America and interacted with new colleagues, developed a study abroad program focused on sustainable tourism for UF students in the Galapagos, and started discussions on a potential study abroad program on anthropology and tourism in the Galapagos.
PhD students present their findings from TripAdvisor reviews to the analytics team at Universal
After almost a year of research, graduate students Wenqui Wei and Shaorui Zhou presented their analysis and findings from TripAdvisor reviews to Justin Gressel, Channel Analytics Manager, and his team at Universal Studios.
EFTI presents collaboration with Madden Media at industry summit
Before the University of Florida winter break commenced, Dr. Craig Schmitt and three graduate students represented the University of Florida and the Eric Friedheim Tourism Institute for a presentation at the 3rd Annual Visit Tampa Bay’s Marketing/Industry Summit.
TRSM Advisory committee meet to finalize details of the new online Master’s program
With the push for online education increasing, HHP’s Department of Tourism, Recreation and Sports Management is taking another step into the virtual world with their proposal of an online Master’s of Science in Hospitality Business Management.
Canadian university students travel to Florida for valuable Disney experience
Six months ago, 18 Canadian university students left their homes to embark on a journey at the University of Florida and Disney in the Disney Academic Exchange Program. The students spent their initial two weeks living in Weaver Hall and exploring the facets of attending an American university.
Disney Executive sits in on panel of PhD students, joins sports executives on Industry Insights
To kick off the Friday before the holiday week, the Department of Tourism, Recreation, and Sports Management hosted Gary Daniels, Vice President of Digital Experience at Disney Parks and Resorts, to speak with two sessions of students in the afternoon.
