Dr. Nancy Scanlon Awarded with Congressional Recognition

Dr. Nancy Scanlon was recognized by U.S. Senator Bill Nelson with a Certificate of Congressional Recognition for her work on issues related to sustainability and sea level rise in Florida. The certificate was awarded during a reception in Miami on November 12 for the CLEO Institute. At the same event, Dr. Scanlon was inducted into the CLEO Leadership Circle, which includes those individuals who are contributing to the many issues surrounding climate change impacts in South Florida.

Dean Hampton Talks Millenials Aboard the Carnival Victory

Dean Hampton recently sat on a panel that was comprised of representatives from the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, Florida Atlantic University, and the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association Regional. Nearly 80 business professionals enjoyed a panel discussion aboard the Carnival Victory that was planned by the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce’s Tourism and Hospitality Council. Guests were treated to a powerful and insightful discussion about millennials that was led by Chamber Board Member and Executive Vice President of Mango’s Tropical Cafe, Ceci Velasco. The panel was comprised of Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau Chief Marketing Officer Rolando Aedo, Florida Atlantic University Instructor/Special Projects Coordinator Stella Quintero, Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association Regional Director Lynne Hernandez, and Dean of the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Florida International University, Dr. Mike Hampton. In addition, the Carnival Corporation received a special award from the Chamber for their sustainable efforts, which was given by the Chamber’s Sustainable Council Chair Brian Scheinblum and received by the Cruise Lines’ Sustainability Director Elaine Heldewier.

Hospitality Professor Talks Sustainability at Summit

Dr. Nancy Scanlon recently represented the Chaplin School and the Greater Miami and the Beaches Hotel Association’s Sustainability Council at the Miami Beach Community Resiliency Summit. As a panelist, she joined the conversation on the impact of sea level rise to the Miami Beach tourism industry alongside local business leaders and government officials. Photo: Panelists at the summit. Nancy Scanlon pictured seated (center) on stage.

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