Six undergraduate students from Missouri State University’s hospitality and restaurant administration (HRA) department successfully completed the Certification in Hotel Industry Analytics (CHIA) examination. CHIA credentials indicate the ability to assess several forms of hotel industry data and to formulate analytical implications on the hotel marketplace. Additionally, HRA … [Read more...] about Hospitality Students Receive Certification in Hotel Industry Analytics
The Missouri Travel Council has awarded two $1,000 scholarships to students pursuing hospitality, travel and tourism related majors. Applications were received from students at Missouri State University, Ozarks Technical Community College, as well as the University of Central Missouri. This year’s winners are: • Kasey Eberth, a sophomore from Kansas City, MO, attending … [Read more...] about Two Missouri State University Students Receive “Bob Smith Scholarships” from the Missouri Travel Council
Professional development and networking are essential to career advancement. Hospitality students, Kaitlin Stein and Lauren McGrath, understand the importance of connecting with industry professionals. Both students along with hospitality faculty member, Jokima Hiller, represented our department at Kansas City Meeting Professionals International (KCMPI) Conference. KCMPI … [Read more...] about Hospitality Students Connect with Industry Professionals at Meeting Professionals International Conference
The hospitality industry is known for its generosity. At Missouri State University, our students learn the importance of giving back to the community early in their college career. This semester, Eta Sigma Delta (ESD) Hospitality Honor Society members, Lauren McGrath, Alexa Blankenship, and Jalyn Weaver recently volunteered at Habitat for Humanity's ReStore in Springfield along … [Read more...] about Hospitality Students Committed to Public Affairs Mission
Over $10,000 was raised at the Fourth Annual HRA Board of Advisors’ Wine Tasting and Silent Auction at DoubleTree Hotel Springfield on February 28th. All event proceeds support HRA student scholarships! Over 35 wines from various regions of the world were available to sample. Alumnus Matt Bekebrede, owner of Vino Cellars organized the wine and alumnus Brian Inman, General … [Read more...] about Wine Tasting Supports Hospitality Scholarships