Teri Hunter

Dr. Teri Hunter serves as an Assistant Professor and coordinator of the Hospitality and Tourism Management program at Beacon College. Her academic focus lies in tourism and cruise management, where she contributes to curriculum development and research in post-pandemic consumer behavior.

Her educational background includes:

• Doctor of Business Administration (Business Administration) from Saint Leo University
• Master of Science (Hospitality and Tourism Management) from the University of Central Florida
• Bachelor of Science (Hospitality Management) from the University of South Florida
• Graduate Certificate (Event Management) from the University of Central Florida
• Certificate (Global Sports Management) from New York University

Dr. Hunter's research centers on cruise tourism dynamics, specifically analyzing how the COVID-19 pandemic altered consumer decision-making processes. Her quantitative approach examines booking behaviors through statistical modeling of traveler responses during industry recovery phases.

Her 2023 doctoral dissertation represents her primary scholarly contribution, investigating pandemic-related cruise booking hesitancy through empirical consumer data analysis. This work bridges hospitality management and behavioral economics within tourism studies.

Academic recognition includes memberships in prestigious honor societies:

• Eta Sigma Delta (International Hospitality Honor Society)
• Phi Theta Kappa (International Honor Society)
• Omega Nu Lambda (National Honor Society for Online Students)

As program coordinator, Dr. Hunter oversees curriculum development and academic administration for the Hospitality and Tourism Management program. While specific student advising details and grant funding aren't documented in the source material, her role implies active mentorship in tourism education and industry partnership development.