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Bryan Lavin is an Associate Professor at Johnson & Wales University's College of Hospitality Management (Providence Campus), where he has taught since 2015. He holds a DBA and MBA from Johnson & Wales University and a B.A. from Worcester State University. With over 15 years of industry experience, he brings practical insights from his roles at Convention & Visitors Bureaus and Meeting Professionals International.
His research examines:
- Destination marketing strategies and economic impact measurement
- Event/convention management systems and business travel patterns
- Tourism infrastructure development and emerging technologies
- Millennial traveler behavior and global travel trend forecasting
Professor Lavin holds the Certified Hospitality Educator credential and maintains active membership in professional organizations:
- Destinations International
- Meeting Professionals International
His teaching philosophy emphasizes experiential learning through flipped classrooms, industry simulations, and collaborative problem-solving. Courses taught span business management, marketing, and specialized hospitality topics including destination management and food/beverage operations.
