FAU Hospitality & Tourism Management

Check' In - the Hospitality & Tourism Podcast with Dr. Jeffrey O

Dr. Peter Ricci is joined by guest cohost Jessica Platts for a conversation with one of the most recognized voices in global hospitality leadership, Dr. Jeffrey O.

Dr. Jeffrey O is an internationally renowned CEO, leadership coach, educator, author, and President of the International Hospitality Institute, the leading advocacy and standards organization serving the global hospitality industry. He is also the founder of the International Hospitality Hall of Fame and has been recognized as one of the Top Ten Most Influential People in Hospitality worldwide.

This broadcast will explore leadership at the highest levels of hospitality, executive presence, mentorship, global industry trends, and what separates good organizations from truly exceptional ones. We will also discuss Dr. Jeffrey O’s START Model™, his experience advising major hospitality organizations, and his perspective on where the industry is headed next.

With decades of executive leadership experience and influence across the global hospitality community, this is a conversation hospitality professionals, operators, and aspiring leaders will not want to miss.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JI-2SffIerM

Please don't forget to join us on the Checkin' In Podcast with the AMAZING Dr. Jeffrey Obomeghie from International Hospitality Institute (I.H.I.) this coming Friday, 11 am (EST).

We will discuss lifelong learning, hospitality education, global initiatives that deserve attention for the workforce and learn more about the I.H.I. as well.

Live Event:
https://www.linkedin.com/events/7460363069106536449/

Available after podcast on Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/c/JeremyNichols

Apple:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/checkin-in-the-hospitality-tourism-podcast/id1849205048

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7gxEfuWJXhujsBpwyB3P9F

Checkin' In Podcast with Jeremy Nichols and Dr. Peter Ricci

Destination Marketing Meets Big Data!

For a deeper look at how data is actually shaping tourism strategy today and what it means for hospitality leaders on the ground.

Dr. Ricci had a great conversation today with Ktimene Axetell and Jacob Pewitt Yancey from Arrivalist. They talked data and destination marketing. Super smart people talking SUPER smart ways to help improve your hospitality businesses and/or destinations via data. Never enough time. Data gathered with proper and sound methodologies and structure can inform you so well.

Enjoy the podcast! Recording now available, link below:
https://www.youtube.com/live/sBqWFnLraYk

It's CERTIFICATE TIME AHEAD!!

Answering some Executive Certificate in Hospitality & Tourism Management questions that have come from all of you!

1 If you are sending a group and wish to pay for them together, please email Dr. Ricci ([email protected]) to receive a GROUP ENROLLMENT EXCEL FORM to make registrations easier for you.

2 We are hoping to have payments by May 15th for the JUNE cohort.

3 This iteration of 2026-2027, you (or your attendees) will receive TWO SEPARATE CERTIFICATES - Their typical Executive Ed. in Hospitality & Tourism 2026-2027 Iteration AND The Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certificate

4 Continuous Improvement and interest in Lean Six Sigma for even hourly staff is showing GREAT PROMISE in terms of engagement and retention and is one of the reasons we added it (for our HRD friends to know!)

5 Anyone who wishes to join individually may use the CODE ON THE ATTACHED FLYER to register and pay and receive the $199 discounted rate with partial scholarship applied.

If you did any of our former cohorts, remember this is brand new content.

LIFELONG LEARNING INEXPENSIVELY AND YET SUPER HIGH QUALITY! It's what the Florida Atlantic Executive Education is known for. #1 in Florida! and #4 in the USA by the 2025 Financial Times Ranking.

Checkin'In Podcast TOMORROW!!

Please join us! BIG DATA, DESTINATION MARKETING, GREAT GUESTS - ALL TOGETHER!

The LIVE LINK for tomorrow is immediately below along with other links once they're live!

LIVE LINK, 11:00 AM (EST) Tomorrow APRIL 29:
https://lnkd.in/epFAaYBd

Available after podcast on:
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/checkin-in-the-hospitality-tourism-podcast/id1849205048
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7gxEfuWJXhujsBpwyB3P9F

Cruise360 is officially underway in Fort Lauderdale!

The cruise industry NEVER fails to EXCITE, MOTIVATE, and INNOVATE! A HUGE thank you to CLIA | Cruise Lines International Association and their leadership for including educators, students, and future travel advisors into the conversation. Thank you Bud Darr and Anne Madison.

The PRESIDENTS PANEL included the one and only Christine Duffy, along with the great leaders from Norwegian Cruise Line and Virgin Voyages. It was moderated by the most energetic and fantastic Scott Koepf, Chief Strategy Officer for Cruise Planners HQ Cruise Planners.

What an amazing combination of talent. I have worked in and around the cruise industry since the late 1980s and it is just F A B U L O U S! Right off the tail end of Sea Trade, Sea Trade Cruise Global, and Tomorrow's Talent Today. WOW!

On April 13, students from the hospitality and tourism management programs at Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University experienced a “Day in the Life” at the stunning The Boca Raton—going behind the scenes and connecting with the resort’s top leadership.

Joined by Dr. Mike Hampton (FIU) and Instructor Greg Bohan (FAU), the group also had the opportunity to hear from and spend time with Daniel A. Hostettler, President & CEO of The Boca Raton, who engaged with students throughout the day.

It's that exciting time when we kick off the new, updated content of our ongoing Executive Certificate in Hospitality & Tourism! This iteration for 2026-2027 has been expanded to 35 hours, 3.5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and probably the lowest cost and highest quality anywhere.

Thanks to our global donors, we continue to provide $100 partial scholarships to thousands - until we exhaust all funds. Please use the link on the flyer to secure this scholarship for the upcoming JUNE COHORT.

Fully online, asynchronous, work over 8 weeks so whatever your schedule, you can do it!

Everyone successful completing student will earn the entry Lean Six Sigma White Belt as part of this iteration.

GO LIFELONG LEARNING AND ENGAGEMENT!

Join us for the National HR in Hospitality Conference. Dr. Ricci is excited to connect with HR colleagues in the hospitality industry—truly the best people in tourism and hospitality! Alumni, students, general managers, and friends—come out to this outstanding HR conference!

Dr. Ricci has lived in Florida for 48 years and has had the joy of living in about 12 cities. Tampa is his all-time favorite stop along the way. He’s especially excited to co-present at the upcoming Florida Attractions Annual Conference. Come join us in Tampa!