UF EFTI

EFTI Welcomes New Director: Dr. Rachel J.C. Fu

The Eric Friedheim Tourism Institute welcomes exciting leadership changes this Summer. Dr. Rachel J.C. Fu assumes the role of Director of EFTI, as well as Chair of the Department of Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management at the University of Florida.

EFTI Welcomes New Director: Dr. Rachel J.C. Fu The Eric Friedheim Tourism Institute welcomes exciting leadership changes this Summer. Dr. Rachel J.C. Fu assumes the role of Director of EFTI, as well as Chair of the Department
UF EFTI

EFTI Student and Faculty develop rural community’s resilience post-hurricane through home sharing

Although some communities are just now having to deal and learn from a crisis, this time caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, facing the importance of resilience for a crisis is not a new concept for some communities. Yu-Hua “Melody” Xu is a PhD candidate whose research focuses on destination resilience, community development, and sharing economy

EFTI Student and Faculty develop rural community’s resilience post-hurricane through home sharing     Although some communities are just now having to deal and learn from a crisis, this

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Dr. Rachel Fu Speaks on Space Tourism

Space: The Hot New Travel Destination

On January 18, 2022, Rachel, J.C. Fu, PhD, Chair of the UF Department of Tourism Hospitality and Event Management, and Director of the Eric Friedheim Tourism Institute spoke with Bottom Line Inc. regarding the potential of space tourism.

 

How William Shatner's Blue Origin space trip can reignite passion for science

On October 12, 2021, Rachel, J.C. Fu, PhD, had the pleasure of speaking to ABC News on the realities of space tourism.

"If you are attracting this attention and other entrepreneurs want to invest in this revolution, this will lead to improvements, make [space travel] safer and make it more affordable," Fu said.

 

A lot of folks want to get away from it all, as in way away. Is space tourism ready for takeoff?

On December 11, 2021, Rachel, J.C. Fu, PhD, gave hope to the likelihood of space travel in an interview with The Philadelphia Inquirer.


“The sky is not a limit anymore.”