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John Lipford, Affiliate Professor, contributes to article on the safety of small cities
April 19, 2024
Professor Lipford contributed to a MoneyGeek article on the safety of small towns and cities versus large cities.
Professor Scott Rood contributes to an article about solo travel
March 25, 2024
HTM professor Rood contributed on an article for Marketwatch Guides about the benefits of solo traveling.
Professor John Lipford Speaks about expedited travel programs
March 15, 2024
HTM Faculty News: Professor John Lipford was featured in a National Geographic article on the tourism industry.
A. Scott Rood, Associate Professor, contributes to an article on being a digital nomad
March 9, 2024
Professor Rood was one of the experts featured in an article discussing managing your finances and job while traveling full-time.
Professor Lipford Discusses Cannabis Tourism
September 8, 2023
National Geographic recently interviewed HTM professor John Lipford about the increase in cannabis tourism.
Professor Lipford Discusses Latest Trend in Cannabis Tourism
June 8, 2023
John Lipford, Affiliate Professor in the HTM Department, discusses the newest trend in cannabis tourism in Michigan, the "bud and breakfast" lodging experience.
HTM Alum Wins Hotelier of the Year in Grand Rapids
May 12, 2023
HTM Alum Kyle Holst, Chief Enthusiast at Canopy Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown, won the Hotelier of the Year award from Experience GR.
HTM Students Return to Costa Rica as Part of Study Abroad Classes
May 10, 2023
Students from HTM 175 International Food & Culture and HTM 368 Geotourism are learning about Costa Rica tourism with Professors Gail Zemmol and Kathy Bailey.
Charter School Students Volunteer with Michigan Cares for Tourism Project
April 21, 2023
HTM Professor Patty Janes, SCLD grad students Amanda Witsaman and John Jawara, and other HTM undergraduate students lead students and teachers from Byron Center Charter School to Muskegon and Holland to do park improvements.
HTM 240 "Let's Taco Bout HTM"
April 11, 2023
As a class project, the students from HTM 240 - Introduction to Meeting & Event Management created "Let's Taco Bout HTM' to discuss the HTM major/minors with other GVSU students.