In this episode, Steve is joined by Peter Ricci. After years of working in leading industry roles including being the GM at major brands of Hilton, Holiday Inn, Best Western, and Ramada, Peter transitioned over to the academic side of hospitality. Today, Peter is the Clinical Associate Professor and Director of the nationally ranked Hospitality & Tourism Management Program at Florida Atlantic University. Throughout this conversation, Peter talks about his career in hospitality prior to becoming a professor, changes he has seen in the industry, his passion for life long learning, and so much more.