Episode 3: Dr. Brij Thapa

In this edition, Dean Ken Eastman chats with Dr. Brij Thapa, the new head of the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management. Brij takes over leadership of the HTM program following 20 years as a faculty member at the University of Florida’s Department of Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management. Along with his extensive research experience, he also directed the Eric Friedheim Tourism Institute at the University of Florida, and served as the department's program leader and coordinator for graduate & undergraduate programs. We’re pleased that he has joined us to lead the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, and joins the podcast as we learn about his vision for the school.