Platinum Level Choice Hotels International Gold Level Drury HotelsElliott LodgingJohn Q Hammons HotelsMidas HospitalityO'Reilly Hospitality ManagementWyndham Vacation Resorts Silver Level Candlewood Suites/ Staybridges Suites Bronze Level Marriott International, Inc. Rolling Oaks Group of CompaniesThe Old Spaghetti FactoryWyndham Vacation Ownership Maroon … [Read more...] about Hospitality Career Fair Participants for Fall 2016
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
Throughout the spring semester, the hospitality faculty, staff, and board of advisors held multiple strategic planning sessions. The resulting strategic plan will serve two purposes. First, the plan will guide the department’s efforts to support Missouri State University’s 2016-2021 long-range plan. Second, the plan will offer a road map for the department’s efforts to … [Read more...] about Strategic Planning for Signature Hospitality Program
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