Michael Sabitoni
Associate Professor & Dept. Chair, Food & Beverage + Travel & Tourism Studies
JWU Faculty Since 1992
Michael Sabitoni's insight and vigorous attentiveness to industry innovation make him a popular resource within the trade circuit, both locally and nationally. A frequent speaker at national and international conferences, as well as a consultant for major hospitality industry organizations, currently, Sabitoni is the department chairperson for both the International Travel/Tourism Studies and the Food & Beverage Management departments at Johnson & Wales University’s Providence campus. Prior to entering the field of education, Sabitoni worked in both of these fields, primarily in managerial capacities, for nearly 30 years. At last count, he had visited every country except Antarctica. Michael resides in Cranston, RI with his wife, Dr. Karen Silva-Sabitoni and their rescue puppy, Casside.
Education
- M.S., Hospitality Administration, Johnson & Wales University
- B.S., Hospitality Management, Johnson & Wales University
- A.S., Travel and Tourism Management, Johnson & Wales University
- A.A., Culinary Arts, Johnson & Wales University
- Certified Hospitality Educator
Teaching Interests
Beverage Appreciation
Guest Relations
International Travel & Tourism
Strategic Planning
Restaurant Operations
Adventure Tourism
Courses
- Beverage Appreciation
Extra Curricular Roles
Faculty Advisor - JWU Wrestling Team
Professional Affiliations
Michael is a member of the Educational Foundation Board of Directors for the Rhode Island Hospitality Association, the state’s agency advocate for all food & beverage outlets, tourism agencies, lodging establishments and related facilities. He has Emeritus status with The International Society of Travel & Tourism Educators (ISTTE), where he served as President, Vice President, and Chairman of the Board of Directors until 2014.
CERTIFICATION: Certified Hospitality Educator
Honors And Awards
- The International Society of Tourism Educators (ISTTE), Martin Oppermann Memorial Award for Lifetime Achievement
- National Tour Association - Visiting Scholar Award
