Welcome to the 2018 Department of Hospitality Management (HM) spring newsletter. We are presenting the first HM Newsletter brought on by a discussion with a member of our advisory board, who suggested that our department publish a newsletter twice a year. The purpose being that the Wildcat community would be better informed on the exciting news that has and is going on in the Hospitality Management (HM) department. Thank you kindly for that suggestion.
My name is Michael Ottenbacher, Hospitality Management Department Head and Mary L. Vanier Endowed Professor. Over 5 months have passed since I started my new position in the Department of Hospitality Management at Kansas State University. It has been a big learning curve for me but I have enjoyed my first semester here at K-State. Everybody at K-State has been very helpful, and I am privileged to be part of the family.
Before joining Kansas State University, I was teaching and working around the world. My academic career has led me to Heilbronn University, Germany, San Diego State University, University of Guelph, Canada, University of Surrey, UK and University of Otago, New Zealand. During my time in the hospitality industry, I have worked for hotels such as the Savoy in London, the Ritz in Paris, the Royal Sonesta in New Orleans and the Steigenberger Hotel in Stuttgart, Germany.
I hope you enjoy reading our first newsletter and would greatly appreciate your feedback, and any related departmental news.
Sincerely,
Michael Ottenbacher, PhD