Dr. John Umit Palabiyik is an Assistant Professor, the Program Coordinator of the Hospitality and Tourism Management Program, and the Chair of the Management, Business & Information Technology Department in the College of Business at Framingham State University, where he specializes in teaching hotel and restaurant management. Dr. Palabiyik taught hospitality management at several institutions, including Texas Tech University, Stratford University, Anne Arundel Community College, and Frederick Community College, before joining Framingham State University. Dr. Palabiyik has over 25 years of experience in international hotel management with leading chains like Kempinski, Four Seasons, Radisson, Omni, Marriott, Sonesta, and Wyndham, as well as his own restaurant Seven Hills. John earned his B.S. from Istanbul University, his M.B.A. specializing in Hospitality from DeVry University, and his doctorate in Hospitality Administration from Texas Tech University.
