Hospitality and Tourism Management

Ceridwyn King

School Head

Message from the Head

Increasingly, our world is shaped by the provision of services and experiences. As consumers and society demand more from service providers, the ability to be agile and responsive is paramount for sustainability. At the core of such resilience is the concept of hospitality. While frequently associated with an industry, at the White Lodging-J.W. Marriott, Jr. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, hospitality reflects a broader understanding of the concept as a human science, studying and managing relationships for positive interactions and optimizing the goals of organizations and communities. Steadfastly committed to our legacy in hospitality and tourism industries, as a school, we recognize the synergies in our vision of enriching human relationships with other related fields, including sales and sales management, retail management, and financial counseling and planning.
  
Our world-class programs provide immersive, hands-on learning opportunities where students apply innovative coursework in real time. The relationship with White Lodging, a leading hospitality company, is like no other university-industry partnership, and our deep industry and alumni connections provide students with unrivaled access to today’s thought leaders and cutting-edge practices. With world-renowned research faculty, passionate educators and tremendous staff, we are committed to advancing our programs and research, cultivating a community where all feel respected and supported and achieve the best version of themselves.