Business Press Releases - 2021

Hispanics’ Consumer Confidence Remains Steady in Third Quarter

By Paul Owers | 10/21/2021

https://business.fau.edu/newsroom/press-releases/2021/hispanic-consumer-confidence-3rd-qtr.php

Consumer confidence among U.S. Hispanics remained mostly stable in the third quarter, despite the supply-chain crisis, increased labor movement activities, and other economic turmoil.

Ricci Wins ‘South Florida Tourism Professional of the Year’ Award

By Paul Owers | 10/13/2021

https://business.fau.edu/newsroom/press-releases/2021/ricci-tourism-professional-award.php

Peter Ricci, Ed.D., director of Florida Atlantic University’s hospitality and tourism management program, was named the 30th annual South Florida Tourism Professional of the Year by the Academy of Hospitality & Tourism (AOHT).

FAU Study: COVID-19 Especially Harmful in at-Risk Communities

By Paul Owers | 10/05/2021

https://business.fau.edu/newsroom/press-releases/2021/study-covid-harmful-in-at-risk-communities.php

Florida communities struggling with health and social challenges before the COVID-19 pandemic bear disproportionate risk of infection and death, according to a new study from a researcher at Florida Atlantic University.