CSUMB’s Dr. Angel González Featured in CNN for Research on Travelers' Food Choices
October 16, 2024
Congratulations to Dr. Angel F. González, whose research on food choices while traveling was highlighted in a recent article on CNN.com. His insights into how cultural familiarity and comfort influence tourists' dining decisions are part of a fascinating discussion on why we sometimes crave familiar flavors when abroad. Check out the full article, "Why it’s OK to crave the taste of home when you travel."
Students interested in these topics can learn more by enrolling in HOSP 221: Shifting Flavor Landscapes, which explores cultural influences on U.S. cuisines and satisfies an Ethnic Studies General Education requirement.
Angel González is an associate professor of sustainable hospitality management. He holds a Ph.D. in Human Sciences - Hotel & Restaurant Administration from Oklahoma State University and is qualified as a Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE®) through the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI). Dr. González recently received a GSTC Professional Certificate in Sustainable Tourism from the Global Sustainable Tourism Council. His research on topics in the fields of business and sustainable hospitality and tourism management has been published in academic journals such as Journal of Ecotourism and Journal of Tourism Analysis.
He currently teaches HOSP 483 Introduction to Sanitation, Safety & Nutrition, HOSP 312 Sustainable Hospitality Operations Management, and HOSP 30 Issues & Ethics in SHM (Sustainable Hospitality Management).