EFTI is one of the leading tourism research institutes in the world. EFTI is involved in both applied and theoretical research focusing on the future of tourism which support decision making in key areas of tourism management.
EFTI is one of the leading tourism research institutes in the world. EFTI is involved in both applied and theoretical research focusing on the future of tourism which support decision making in key areas of tourism management.
EFTI is committed to building a bridge between the tourism industry, organizations, destinations, and higher education through excellence in interdisciplinary research that provides strategic information focused on a wide array of travel, tourism and hospitality opportunities.
EFTI provides a series of strategic services through research, consultancy, education and training targeted to assist the tourism and hospitality industries. The Institute is committed to excellence on a wide range of interdisciplinary tourism issues that are local, national and international in scope. The Institute draws on an array of outstanding resources:
• Faculty and research associates with strong academic credentials and in-depth knowledge and expertise in the social and behavioral sciences and business practices.
• Nationally and internationally recognized faculty and research associates with publications in the leading academic journals in recreation, parks, ecotourism, event management, sport, tourism, and hospitality industries.
•Strong interdisciplinary research partnerships and affiliations with research associates within and external to the University of Florida.
The Institute primarily focuses on the following program areas:
1.Tourism Marketing
2.Sport Tourism and Event Management
3.Ecotourism and Heritage Tourism
4.Coastal, Marine and Water-based Tourism
5.Tourism Crisis Management
6.Hospitality Management
