Concerns of COVID-19 have changed how the world operates. The hospitality industry is among those most impacted by these changes. Professors in the department of hospitality leadership at Missouri State University have adjusted their curriculum. The adjustments serve to prepare students for the industry’s new ways of doing business. This includes enhancing safety … [Read more...] about Adapting to the new normal of the hospitality industry
Master-level classes come with more responsibilities. They can also come with more rewards. In those taught by Dr. Albert Barreda, associate professor of hospitality leadership, students prepare and publish academic articles as part of their final projects under his guidance. Other faculty members in the department of hospitality leadership have joined Barreda and his … [Read more...] about Uniting in research, sharing in publications
The COVID-19 pandemic forced most restaurants to rethink how they do business. Carrie’s Café is no different. Over the summer, hospitality leadership faculty developed new operating procedures so that the café would be ready for a fall reopening. Carrie’s Cafe reopened Sept. 1 with carryout dining options only. The café will remain open 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Tuesdays and … [Read more...] about Carrie’s Café reopens with enhanced safety protocols
The hospitality industry is fast-paced and ever changing. How do hospitality leadership faculty stay current on the latest trends? They complete externships. Hotel Nikko faculty externship Most recently, two faculty spent a week at Hotel Nikko (starting July 15) to observe all operation systems. Their goal was to connect with industry and incorporate the information in their … [Read more...] about Hospitality leadership faculty complete externship