Transitioning from hospitality leadership to academia? It’s a daunting shift: unfamiliar jargon, abstract theories, and pressure to publish. This guide bridges the gap. Learn to decode scholarly expectations, transform industry expertise into rigorous research (using hotel sustainability reports as your foundation), and craft papers that impress journals. Your practical wisdom is an asset—now package it academia’s way. 🌟 First step to your "academic Michelin star"!