UF EFTI

EFTI Welcomes New Director: Dr. Rachel J.C. Fu

The Eric Friedheim Tourism Institute welcomes exciting leadership changes this Summer. Dr. Rachel J.C. Fu assumes the role of Director of EFTI, as well as Chair of the Department of Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management at the University of Florida.

EFTI Welcomes New Director: Dr. Rachel J.C. Fu The Eric Friedheim Tourism Institute welcomes exciting leadership changes this Summer. Dr. Rachel J.C. Fu assumes the role of Director of EFTI, as well as Chair of the Department
UF EFTI

EFTI Student and Faculty develop rural community’s resilience post-hurricane through home sharing

Although some communities are just now having to deal and learn from a crisis, this time caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, facing the importance of resilience for a crisis is not a new concept for some communities. Yu-Hua “Melody” Xu is a PhD candidate whose research focuses on destination resilience, community development, and sharing economy

EFTI Student and Faculty develop rural community’s resilience post-hurricane through home sharing     Although some communities are just now having to deal and learn from a crisis, this

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The Journey to a Destination: What is your travel story?

The Journey to a Destination: What is your travel story?

The Journey to a Destination: What is your travel story?

Have you flown recently during the pandemic? My lovely and dear friend Ayla expressed to me that she is very concerned about how difficult it is to get from one place to another place in the state where she lives. Ayla booked a small but efficient commuter airline in July this year. It was one of two airlines that offered non-stop service to the city she wanted to visit. She needed to drive at least one hour from where she lives to a nearby airport to take this non-stop commuter airline. The plane was boarding in the airfield itself. She needed to climb up a very steep staircase to her seat. Read More