John Umit Palabiyik

John Umit Palabiyik serves as Associate Professor, Department Chair of the Management, Business & Information Technology Department, and Program Coordinator for the Hospitality and Tourism Management Program at Framingham State University's College of Business. With over 25 years of international hotel management experience at major chains including Kempinski, Four Seasons, Radisson, Omni, Marriott, Sonesta, and Wyndham, he integrates substantial industry expertise into his academic leadership.

His educational credentials include:

• B.S. from Istanbul University
• M.B.A. in Hospitality from DeVry University
• Ph.D. in Hospitality Administration from Texas Tech University

Dr. Palabiyik's research and teaching focus on hospitality management systems, emphasizing hotel operations, restaurant management, and tourism development. His practical background spans both multinational hotel corporations and independent restaurant ownership (Seven Hills), providing real-world context to his academic work. Prior academic appointments include Texas Tech University, Stratford University, Anne Arundel Community College, and Frederick Community College.