Entrepreneurship and leadership in hospitality: Insights and implications for hospitality and tourism education – Mr Harris Rosen in conversation with Drs Sandra Naipaul and Youcheng Wang

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to provide insights and implications for hospitality management and education through an interview with an entrepreneur, leader, hotelier, and philanthropist in Central Florida – Mr Harris Rosen.

Design/methodology/approach

The study takes a qualitative approach along with a personal interview, which was used as a tool for data collection. An open‐ended interview protocol was designed to facilitate data collection.

Findings

The study presents insights of Mr Rosen on several key issues in hospitality management and education, including: entrepreneurship, leadership, education, and philanthropy. Implications and discussions are provided based on his perspective.

Originality/value

The study provides fresh ideas and perspectives on many relevant issues related to hospitality management and education. The insights and discussions provide prompt critical thinking on hospitality industry career development and various existing education systems.

Citation

Naipaul, S. and Wang, Y. (2009), "Entrepreneurship and leadership in hospitality: Insights and implications for hospitality and tourism education – Mr Harris Rosen in conversation with Drs Sandra Naipaul and Youcheng Wang", International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, Vol. 21 No. 6, pp. 639-658. https://doi.org/10.1108/09596110910975936