This spring, Goodwin College's Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts and Food Science program celebrates its 25th Anniversary with a three–part panel discussion series on the current state of the hospitality industry. The second panel, "Weathering the Storm of the Recession" is moderated by speaker and hospitality industry coach Andi Blizzard on April 25.
Panelists are Allen Anderson, director of sales and marketing for Hilton Philadelphia Airport; Dennis Bartelme, co-owner and operator of Cornerstone Bed and Breakfast; Dave Cantor, regional food and beverage director for Wurzak Hotel Group; and Michael Sheridan, program director for Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation.
The discussion begins at 6 p.m. at Bossone Auditorium. Panelists will discuss the state of the hotel industry and field questions from the audience. Panelists and guests are then invited to a reception at the Academic Bistro from 7-8 p.m.
The final panel in the series, "The Future of Food Writing," takes place on May 9 and features panelists from the Philadelphia CityPaper and food website Foobooz, among others. All panels are free and open to the public.
"These panels are an informative experience for current, former and prospective students, and will bring together some of the top minds in the hospitality business today to discuss what has worked – and what hasn’t -- over the 25 years that we’ve been teaching students," says program director Dr. Radesh Palakurthi.
The culmination of the celebration is a Cirque du Soleil-themed brunch on May 7. The Academic Bistro will be morphed into a three-ring circus, and will feature live culinary demonstrations, a battle of faculty chefs, cocktails, and circus-themed entertainers. Guests are invited to enjoy a mouth-watering menu created by our award-winning alumni and culinary family.