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Hospitality & Tourism Management Program

Overview

Everyone loves to travel. Billions of people depart each year seeking adventure, enrichment, relaxation, education, or a business deal. This growing world of tourism creates a huge demand for services, products, and experiences — and for team members who can develop and deliver them with a passion for great service. A major or minor from our world-class Hospitality and Tourism Management program is the ticket to a rewarding, fast-paced, and fun career.

Benefits

  • Learn from a relevant, rigorous, and real-world curriculum
  • Gain first-hand knowledge and skills with experiential learning
  • Leverage the extensive professional backgrounds of faculty
  • Develop capabilities in leadership, operations, and guest service
  • Build a network of student, faculty, and employer connections
  • Be mentored and guided by a dedicated, friendly support staff
  • Launch a career with one of our global industry partners

Careers

  • Management, operations, and service positions across all sectors
  • Hotels, resorts, cruise lines, and vacation rentals
  • Restaurants, banquets, and catering
  • Airlines, motor coaches, and rail transportation
  • Travel planning advisors and tour operators
  • Destination marketing and government tourism agencies
  • Conventions, meetings, and special events

Program Resources

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CENTER FOR TOURISM & HOSPITALITY

Program Lead

Academic Advisor

Hospitality & Tourism Management Program

Jeff Christensen

Center for HTM Director/Assistant Professor
HGB 237
(808) 675-3416
Jeff.Christensen@byuh.edu

Judson Jenkins

Adjunct Faculty (Business & Government)
Jud.Jenkins@byuh.edu

Lila Matagi Magalei

Business & Government Administrative Assistant to the Dean
HGB 232
(808) 675-3559
lila.magalei@byuh.edu

Gregory Maples

Adjunct Faculty (Business & Government)
gmaples@go.byuh.edu

Felix Tai

Adjunct Faculty (Business & Government)
(808) 989-5069
Felix.Tai@byuh.edu