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Rosen College of
Hospitality Management
* About
* * * About
* Awards and Honors
* Leadership Team
* Strategic Plan: Vision 2025
* Conferences
* Contact Us
* * Faculty Directory
* Staff Directory
* Adjunct Directory
* Newsroom
* Ph.D. Student Directory
* We Are Rosen College: A Video
* * Event Planning
* Bookstore
* Housing
* Library
* Upcoming Events
* UCF Rosen College 2019 & Beyond: A Video
* * * THE BEST PLACE TO STUDY HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
* Academics
* * * Undergraduate Degree Programs
* Graduate Degree Programs
* Disney College Programs
* Internships
* * Professional Development
* P.R.E.P.
* Study Abroad
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* * * LEARN FROM INDUSTRY LEADERS & RENOWNED SCHOLARS
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* Students
* * * Current Students – Advising and More!
* Cost, Scholarships & Financial Aid
* Future Rosen Knights
* International Students Welcome!
* Student Services
* * Rosen Life
* Rosen College Medical Clinic
* Pineapple Podcast
* Housing
* Knights Helping Knights Pantry @ Rosen College
* * * LIVE, LEARN AND WORK IN THE HEART OF THE HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM
* Research
* * * Dick Pope Sr. Institute for Tourism Studies
* Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Series
* Research
* Research Gate
* * STARS
* TRT – Sunshine ERC Targeted Research Training Program
* Rosen Research Review
* Center for the Study of Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery
* Corporate Partners
* * * College Advisory Boards
* Industry & Employers
* * Career Fair
* Industry Testimonials
* Wild Fork University
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* Hospitality Knight 2022
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TEACHING PROFESSIONALISM, LEADERSHIP & SERVICE
WE ARE HOSPITALITY
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WHY CHOOSE ROSEN COLLEGE OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT?
UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management, located in Orlando, Florida, offers
students an unrivaled opportunity to learn and work in the heart of hospitality.
Named the nation’s #1 college for research and hospitality education by the 2022
ShanghaiRankings’ survey, UCF Rosen College is committed to providing an
environment where we educate the next generation of industry leaders through
internationally-recognized faculty, innovative academic programs, cutting-edge
research, and strong industry and community partnerships, while delivering a
global perspective on hospitality management, event management, entertainment
management, lodging and restaurant management, and senior living
management. Tour our Campus in this Video , See What Students and Industry
Partners Have to Say About this Unique College Experience , Find Out What Makes
Our Programs Special and Learn More About Admissions!
THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM OF ITS KIND WITH DEGREES IN:
Choose Your Interest:
Undergraduate
Graduate
Hospitality Management Entertainment Management Event Management Lodging &
Restaurant Management Lifestyle Community Management
3,000
With more than 3,000 students, the college is one of the largest and
fastest-growing hospitality programs in the nation.
#1
Ranked in the United States by the 2023 ShanghaiRankings’ listing of 500 of the
world’s top universities for hospitality and tourism programs in the world.
225k
More than $225,000 in scholarships awarded annually
68
68 full-time faculty; 18 adjuncts; 31 staff
97%
97% job placement rate upon graduation
8
8 Highly-respected research journals for hospitality and tourism and 1 research
magazine
INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED
AND REPRESENTED
Our faculty members represent 18 different countries and are recognized globally
for their research, teaching skills and professional experience. Take a look at
the Faculty Directory and learn why Rosen College is a top choice for higher
education. Our programs are highly ranked because of our skilled faculty. Our
Restaurant and Foodservice Management B.S. program is ranked No. 8 in the nation
for Best Online Business Bachelor’s Programs by U.S. News & World Report. Read
all about UCF’s top rankings. We’re also tops in the nation in the Shanghai
Rankings. We welcome International Students. Visit this page to learn more.
Study Here! Grow Here!
MEET THE FACULTY
ALAN FYALL
Dr. Alan Fyall is the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, the Visit Orlando
Endowed Chair, the Interim Chair of the Tourism, Events and Attractions
Department and Graduate Programs’ Director at the Rosen College of Hospitality
Management, University of Central Florida, and is a member of UCF’s National
Center for Integrated Coastal Research. Dr. Fyall is also Interim Chair for the
Touism, Events and Attractions Department. He has published widely in the areas
of tourism and destination marketing and management including 22 books.
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XIAOXIAO FU
Dr. Xiaoxiao Fu holds a Ph.D. degree in Tourism Management from Purdue
University, a Master’s degree in Marketing from the Johns Hopkins University,
and a Bachelor of Arts degree from China’s Peking University. Prior to her
academic appointments, Dr. Fu has several years of industry experience in market
research and marketing communications.
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AMY M. GREGORY
Dr. Gregory joined UCF’s Rosen College of Hospitality Management in August 2012.
Dr. Gregory’s research focuses on consumer behavior in the lodging context; more
specifically concentrated on the unique aspects of the timeshare and mixed use
segments of the greater lodging industry. Dr. Gregory’s academic career was
preceded by more than 25 years of international sales, marketing and business
development experience in the lodging and services industries – the last 10 of
which included global revenue management responsibility with the Marriott
Corporation.
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CARISSA BAKER
Dr. Carissa Baker studies theme parks and attractions from a variety of
perspectives, including their characteristics as art, business, culture, and
technology. Dr. Baker’s industry experience includes years in operations at
Disney and Universal on both coasts, consulting on theme park projects in a few
countries, and facilitation of educational seminars for attraction designers.
She is a member of the International Association of Amusement Parks and
Attractions (IAAPA), the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA), TEA NextGen,
the TEA NextGen Committee, and the TEA Academic Network,
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CUTTING-EDGE HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM RESEARCH
The active research contribution of UCF’s Rosen College faculty, which
represents the broad spectrum of the hospitality management industry, are well
recognized and respected by their peers, making UCF’s Rosen College of
Hospitality Management one of the most influential and cutting-edge voices in
hospitality and tourism research and education. Research currently featured
includes articles published in 2021 and 2022, and also articles from the Rosen
Research Review magazine, which can be read HERE. The full gamut of research
conducted by Rosen College Faculty may be found on STARS.
PROMOTING ACCESSIBLE TOURISM AT MEGA-EVENTS - Bridging the disability-attitude
gap: Rosen Research Review Winter 2023
Dr. Michael B. Duignan & Dr. Alan Fyall, University of Central Florida
Featured Research
Highlighting Japan’s efforts to promote inclusive tourism for Persons with
Disabilities (PwD), their collaborative study highlights the tourism sector’s
ongoing gaps. They argue that mega-events like the Olympics can be pivotal in
driving inclusivity, addressing both physical and social barriers. Dive into
this revealing examination of the interplay between tourism, events, and
societal change.
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MORE
CAN HUMOR HELP SELL A TOURIST DESTINATION ONLINE?: Rosen Research Review, Winter
2023
Dr. Maksim Godovykh & Dr. Xiaoxiao Fu, University of Central Florida
Featured Research
Destination marketers pack a lot into their websites, assuming potential
visitors want detailed information. But perhaps they’re missing a simple trick
to attracting the attention of potential travelers and getting them to connect
with what’s on offer: a dash of humor. But humor is a double-edged sword;
experimenting with it can be potentially damaging.
READ
MORE
PROMOTING ACCESSIBLE TOURISM AT MEGA-EVENTS - Bridging the disability-attitude
gap: Rosen Research Review Winter 2023
Dr. Michael B. Duignan & Dr. Alan Fyall, University of Central Florida
Featured Research
Highlighting Japan’s efforts to promote inclusive tourism for Persons with
Disabilities (PwD), their collaborative study highlights the tourism sector’s
ongoing gaps. They argue that mega-events like the Olympics can be pivotal in
driving inclusivity, addressing both physical and social barriers. Dive into
this revealing examination of the interplay between tourism, events, and
societal change.
READ
MORE
CAN HUMOR HELP SELL A TOURIST DESTINATION ONLINE?: Rosen Research Review, Winter
2023
Dr. Maksim Godovykh & Dr. Xiaoxiao Fu, University of Central Florida
Featured Research
Destination marketers pack a lot into their websites, assuming potential
visitors want detailed information. But perhaps they’re missing a simple trick
to attracting the attention of potential travelers and getting them to connect
with what’s on offer: a dash of humor. But humor is a double-edged sword;
experimenting with it can be potentially damaging.
READ
MORE
PROMOTING ACCESSIBLE TOURISM AT MEGA-EVENTS - Bridging the disability-attitude
gap: Rosen Research Review Winter 2023
Dr. Michael B. Duignan & Dr. Alan Fyall, University of Central Florida
Featured Research
Highlighting Japan’s efforts to promote inclusive tourism for Persons with
Disabilities (PwD), their collaborative study highlights the tourism sector’s
ongoing gaps. They argue that mega-events like the Olympics can be pivotal in
driving inclusivity, addressing both physical and social barriers. Dive into
this revealing examination of the interplay between tourism, events, and
societal change.
READ
MORE
CAN HUMOR HELP SELL A TOURIST DESTINATION ONLINE?: Rosen Research Review, Winter
2023
Dr. Maksim Godovykh & Dr. Xiaoxiao Fu, University of Central Florida
Featured Research
Destination marketers pack a lot into their websites, assuming potential
visitors want detailed information. But perhaps they’re missing a simple trick
to attracting the attention of potential travelers and getting them to connect
with what’s on offer: a dash of humor. But humor is a double-edged sword;
experimenting with it can be potentially damaging.
READ
MORE
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WHAT'S NEW
NEWS!
7TH WORLD RESEARCH SUMMIT FOR HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM
Resilience, Recovery, and Reshaping
8-11 December 2023 | Rosen College of Hospitality Management, Orlando Florida,
USA
We are very excited to bring you back to the World Research Summit, face to
face, to the beautiful UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management in the
Sunshine State of Florida! Visit the conference website.
Exciting news! The ninth issue of the Rosen Research Review, presented by UCF
Rosen College of Hospitality Management in partnership with Research Features,
is out now. Delve into 12 new research-based articles for insightful reads.
Check it out today!
Announcements
Press Releases
UPCOMING EVENTS
* Sep
18
DISCOVER THE POSSIBILITIES WITH DISNEY
Join us on Rosen campus to network with Cast Members and discover career
paths across [..]
IN THE NEWS
CYNTHIA MEJIA NAMED DEAN OF ROSEN COLLEGE
Mejia joined UCF as a faculty member in 2013, bringing with her 20 years of
industry experience in food and beverage and hotel operations management.
READ MORE
UCF PROFESSOR SHARES TOURISM INSIGHT WITH UNITED NATIONS
In honor of National Travel and Tourism Week, Rosen College Professor Robertico
Croes reflects on a presentation he gave related to the observances’ theme this
year, which is how travel is vital to economic vitality and the well-being of
people.
READ MORE
CELEBRATING GRADUATE EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH, MENTORSHIP, AND SCHOLARSHIP AT UCF
Recognizing students and faculty for their outstanding contributions to the UCF
community.
READ MORE
Cynthia Mejia Named Dean of Rosen College
UCF Professor Shares Tourism Insight with United Nations
Celebrating Graduate Excellence in Research, Mentorship, and Scholarship at UCF
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* B.S. Lodging & Restaurant Management
* B.S. Hospitality Management
* B.S. Event Management
* B.S. Entertainment Management
* B.S. Lifestyle Community Management
* B.S. Theme Park and Attraction Management
* M.S. in Event Leadership
* M.S. Hospitality & Tourism Management
* M.S. Travel Technology and Analytics
* Ph.D. Hospitality Management
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