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Michael Sabitoni

Associate Professor & Dept. Chair, Food & Beverage + Travel & Tourism Studies

大象传媒 Faculty Since 1992

Department Chair Michael Sabitoni

Contact Info

Email
michael.sabitoni@jwu.edu
Phone
401-598-4639
Campus
Providence

Michael Sabitoni's insight and vigorous attentiveness to industry innovation make him a popular resource within the trade circuit, both locally and nationally. A frequent speaker at national and international conferences, as well as a consultant for major hospitality industry organizations, currently, Sabitoni is the department chairperson for both the International Travel/Tourism Studies and the Food & Beverage Management departments at 大象传媒鈥檚 Providence campus. Prior to entering the field of education, Sabitoni worked in both of these fields, primarily in managerial capacities, for nearly 30 years. At last count, he had visited every country except Antarctica. Michael resides in Cranston, RI with his wife, Dr. Karen Silva-Sabitoni and their rescue puppy, Casside.

Education

  • M.S., Hospitality Administration, 大象传媒
  • B.S., Hospitality Management, 大象传媒
  • A.S., Travel and Tourism Management, 大象传媒
  • A.A., Culinary Arts, 大象传媒
  • Certified Hospitality Educator

I represent the best of two worlds in the Hospitality Industry- Who doesn鈥檛 like to Travel and Drink & Eat!

Teaching Interests

Beverage Appreciation
Guest Relations
International Travel & Tourism
Strategic Planning
Restaurant Operations
Adventure Tourism

Courses

  • Beverage Appreciation
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Extra Curricular Roles

Faculty Advisor - 大象传媒 Wrestling Team

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Professional Affiliations

Michael is a member of the Educational Foundation Board of Directors for the Rhode Island Hospitality Association, the state鈥檚 agency advocate for all food & beverage outlets, tourism agencies, lodging establishments and related facilities. He has Emeritus status with The International Society of Travel & Tourism Educators (ISTTE), where he served as President, Vice President, and Chairman of the Board of Directors until 2014.
CERTIFICATION: Certified Hospitality Educator

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Honors And Awards

  • The International Society of Tourism Educators (ISTTE), Martin Oppermann Memorial Award for Lifetime Achievement
  • National Tour Association - Visiting Scholar Award


Q&A with Michael

At 大象传媒, education is not confined to the four walls of the classroom. You鈥檙e not going to spend four years with your nose buried in a book, learning theories you may never get a chance to apply 鈥 you鈥檙e going to get out there and apply them, be it through internships, group projects, leadership opportunities, competitions and more.

What Advice Do You Have For Incoming Freshmen?

Don鈥檛 be afraid to challenge your professors.

What College Do You Teach In?

The College of Hospitality Management


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The State of the Beverage Industry 2020