In this episode of Innovation Insights, Dr. Eulanda Sanders interviews Dr. Erinn Tucker-Oluwole, MBA, a prominent figure in the hospitality and tourism industry. Dr. Tucker Oluwole shares her 25-year journey, from co-founding DMV Black Restaurant Week to her academia and workforce development roles. They discuss the evolving challenges in hospitality, the importance of innovation, and the role of agritourism. Dr. Tucker Oluwole also highlights her upcoming book, 'The Black Travel Movement,' which explores African American travel's economic and cultural impacts.

Timestamps
00:00 Introduction to Industry Challenges
00:53 Welcome to Innovation Insights
01:11 Meet Dr. Erin D. Tucker Oluwole
03:05 Career Journey and Inspirations
09:48 Leadership and Sales in Academia
13:35 Challenges in the Hospitality Industry
19:59 Workforce Development and Education
24:15 DMV Black Restaurant Week
30:05 Building an Ecosystem of Food Businesses
30:45 DoorDash Accelerator Program
30:58 Scaling and Succession Planning
31:55 Introduction to Agritourism
33:10 Agritourism and Community Development
34:11 Workforce Development in Agritourism
38:38 Entrepreneurship in Hospitality
38:59 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
44:35 Cultural Competence in Business
46:07 Future of Hospitality Education
49:54 The Black Travel Movement Book Project
56:41 Defining Innovation
03:02 Closing Remarks and Contact Information

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