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Leta Salazar is a Lecturer in Hospitality and Food Industry Management at the Department of Agricultural & Applied Economics, University of Georgia. She has extensive industry experience in hospitality management and tourism marketing.
- BS - University of Southern Mississippi
- MS - Auburn University
Her research interests bridge hospitality management with applied economics, focusing on workforce development and operational efficiency in food services. She has taught courses in Hospitality Operations, Human Resource Management, and Lodging Management.
Notable Awards
- Marriott Corporate-Wide Associate Opinion Satisfaction Award
- Marriott Corporate-Wide Revenue Management Award
- Marriott Corporate-Wide Hotel Cleanliness Award
- Marriott Corporate-Wide Guest Satisfaction Award
Salazar transitioned from a 20-year career in hotel general management to academia, bringing practical expertise in employee training and guest satisfaction to her teaching. She previously held leadership roles at the Hilton Head Island Convention and Visitors Bureau, managing marketing for a destination attracting over 2 million annual visitors.
