Hospitality and Tourism Management
GVSU-authorized charter school volunteers for park project
Students from GVSU-authorized Byron Center Charter School joined Michigan Cares for Tourism to spruce up Lake Macatawa Campground, Holland State Park, Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park and Muskegon State Park.
Apr 20, 2023
GVSU video helping hospitality, tourism industry overcome workforce shortage
The Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management hopes a video it conceived can entice students to careers in an industry recovering from the effects of the pandemic.
Dec 8, 2021
DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health will help meet changing needs of health care industry
About 400 community members and donors attended a November 3 dedication ceremony for the Daniel and Pamella DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health.
Nov 3, 2021
Students' research helps struggling Michigan tourism industry
In an effort to help rebuild the state's tourism industry, HTM students conducted visitor research for Convention and Visitor Bureaus (CVBs) across the state.
Jan 25, 2021
In his classes, Michael Scantlebury uses 'as many avenues as possible' to reach students online
Watch Scantlebury, associate professor of Hospitality and Tourism Management, talk about his approach to interacting with students in the online setting.
Nov 12, 2020
Two recent graduates credit Thompsons for providing them access to college
The coronavirus pandemic and economic crisis are not stopping two recent Grand Valley graduates from starting their careers. Both women credit a generous Detroit couple for helping them get to college in the first place.
Jun 12, 2020
HTM professor leads hospitality industry virtual education conference in response to COVID-19
The virtual education conference will feature hospitality and event industry leaders from around the world, who will provide resources for professionals and redefine the effectiveness of the industry's future.
Apr 20, 2020
Academy of Hospitality & Tourism wins governor's award
The Academy of Hospitality & Tourism at Ottawa Hills High School in Grand Rapids has been recognized by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for innovation and collaboration.
Mar 2, 2020
Students share problem-solving ideas at CCPS research symposium
From how to combat the effects of climate change on ski resorts, to preventing California wildfires, to eradicating rural poverty in Michigan, more than 100 students presented their research and proposed solutions to pressing problems during a day-long symposium sponsored by the College of Community and Public Service.
Nov 21, 2019
HTM students, professionals clean up Leelanau State Park
About 30 students, majoring in hospitality and tourism management, joined nearly 300 industry professionals to clean up and restore Leelanau State Park and the Grand Traverse Lighthouse Museum.
Sep 27, 2019
