Travel and Tourism Students Visit Port Everglades
blog by Gianna Corrales
Travel and Tourism Students Visit Port Everglades
On Thursday, August 16, 2018, students enrolled in the Cruise Market course taught by Prof. Kiyomi Onoyama had the exclusive opportunity to visit the facilities of one of the most diverse seaports in the United States, Port Everglades. Thanks to the invitation of Ms. Maisy Alpert, the Director of Public Relations of Port Everglades, located in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, the students learned important aspects about the operations of South Florida’s powerhouse port, which is one of the three main cruise ports in the world, one of the most active container cargo ports in the United States, and the main seaport of South Florida for petroleum products.
In addition, Ms. Alpert explained in detail the economic impact of Port Everglades’ activities for both, Broward County and the State of Florida. Likewise, the students were able to see the infrastructure improvements planned for the upcoming cruise season as well as for the future. The students were amazed and interested in all the development plans of Port Everglades and its environmental actions that contribute to the conservation of fauna and flora of the region.
Undoubtedly, this was a very enriching experience for Travel and Tourism Management students of UIC since they did not only gain some knowledge in the field of travel and tourism, but also had the opportunity to learn and get involved in the management of the industry and the labor market.
Angelica Moyano, Academic Director, United International College
Angelica Moyano, was born in Bogota, Colombia where she lived for 20 years. In 1999, she moved with her family to South Florida, USA. Moyano has a Bachelor degree in Business Management, with a minor in Marketing from Saint Thomas University, and a Master degree in Higher Education Management from Barry University.
Commissioner Darline Riggs, Seat 4, City of Miramar
Darline B. Riggs was elected to the Miramar City Commission, Seat 4 on March 10, 2015. Darline B. Riggs was given up by her birth mother at 2 months old and adopted into a family of ten. At the age of 9, her family settled in Miramar where she has resided for the last twenty-five years. A graduate of Miramar High, she went on to obtain her Associate of Science degree in nursing from Broward College, her Bachelor of Science in nursing and her Master of Science in nursing education from Florida Atlantic University.
Lydia Bautista Moller, President, United International College
Lydia was born in Bogotá Colombia. She earned a Bachelor Degree in Economics from the Universidad Externado de Colombia and along with her husband J. Alberto Moyano Ferrer founded UNILATINA, higher education institution in 1998 in Bogota, Colombia. In 1995, she received a Master Degree in Higher Education Administration from Universidad de los Andes. She has devoted her life developing entrepreneurial leaders. Lydia and Alberto created the Holistic Model of Education, which works on the professional development of the individual but also on the personal and intuitive development.
Luis Capo, President, El Dorado Furniture
A dynamic and charismatic bilingual speaker, Luis is able to have a lasting impact on his audiences. People leave his presentations with fresh ideas for improving themselves and their organizations. He has been motivating audiences for over 40 years on sales, customer service and relationship strategies. Careers in speaking and sales have brought him many honors. He was recognized with the diploma Honoris Causa in Small Business Administration by United International College.
Robert L. Goltz, President and CEO, Miramar Pembroke Pines Regional Chamber of Commerce
Robert L. Goltz is president and CEO of the Miramar Pembroke Pines Regional Chamber of Commerce. Since assuming this position in 2012, Goltz has grown the Chamber membership an average of 10% each year and has expanded the services and advocacy operations. In 2018, Robert began working with United International College in Miramar to co-host the Entrepreneur Hour with Stephanie Cates, a weekly podcast on how to develop and maintain a business.
Dr. Marcela Moyano, Director of Communications, United International College
Dr. Marcela Moyano is the director of Communications, Marketing and Media Relations of United International College (UIC). She also serves as faculty member of the Communications and Mass Media associate and bachelor programs of UIC.
Robert Barceló, Business Development Senior Manager, Port Everglades
Robert Barceló was appointed Business (Cargo) Development Manager for Port Everglades on June 9, 2014. He brings diverse ocean carrier knowledge to his endeavor of further developing business thru Port Everglades.
Sandy-Michael McDonald, Director of the Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD)
Sandy-Michael McDonald Director Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD) Sandy McDonald has been the Director of the Broward County Office of Economic...