FDU Hospitality

Annually we acknowledge the educational achievements of our Hospitality and Tourism Management students as they become members of the Eta Sigma Delta (ESD) Honor Society.

Eta Sigma Delta (ESD) is the International Hospitality Honor Society that recognizes academic excellence, achievement, leadership, and service.

Congratulations to our Eta Sigma Delta inductees!

A lovely evening celebrating the past, present, and future of FDU!

Hosted by the FDU Hospitality and Tourism Alumni Chapter, the event brought together students, alumni, industry leaders, faculty, and staff for a night of mentorship, networking, and celebration!

The creation of the Dr. Richard Wisch scholarship was announced at the event which was established to honor the memory of the School’s former director, Dr. Richard Wisch. Dr. Wisch impacted the lives of so many of his students by preparing them for careers in the hospitality and tourism management industry.

Congratulations to this year’s Alumni Award of Excellence Honorees:

Hotelier of the Year: Kim Pomerantz, Director of Sales & Marketing, Loews Philadelphia Hotel

Entrepreneur of the Year: Andrew Cavitolo, Executive Chairman, Riviera Hospitality Group

The Honorary Dr. Richard Wisch Educator of the Year: Gina Kabak, Senior Professor, Union County College

FDU Hospitality Lifetime Achievement Award: James Earley, General Manager, Element by Westin Harrison-Newark

Joe C***a Food & Beverage and Events Industry Icon Award: James Dale, Managing Director, Stuyvesant Consultants

Young Professional of the Year: Kristin Calandra, Vice President, Calandra’s Bakery

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