The world and workforce have diverse needs. This makes it crucial that individuals from diverse backgrounds receive a say in how they operate. A primary goal of faculty in the department of hospitality leadership at Missouri State University is to embrace different perspectives. This can lead the field to new and better ideas for the industry’s operations. Among those … [Read more...] about Embracing diversity in education and experience
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
Dr. Liza Cobos, assistant professor of hospitality leadership, attended the Fifth World Research Summit for Tourism and Hospitality Dec. 23 in Orlando, Florida. Cobos presented her research on the hospitality industry's perceptions of hiring military veterans. Her research focuses on determining hospitality managers’ perceptions of military veterans based on the following … [Read more...] about Military veterans in hospitality
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
Dr. Liza Cobos, assistant professor of hospitality leadership, attended the First International Conference on Smart Tourism, Smart Cities and Enabling Technologies (The Smart Conference) May 1 in Orlando, Florida. Cobos presented her research, “Technology post-adoptive behaviors and gender among hotel branded mobile app users.” Her research looks at a consumer’s use of … [Read more...] about Combining technology and hospitality