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Congratulations to Lorie A. Tuma and Mohammed Lefrid for publishing new articles

Two HTM professors publish articles in the Journal of Tourism Insights

Published November 13, 2024

PNHA - HTM Day of Service

Day of Service at the Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids

Published October 25, 2024

John Lipford, Affiliate Professor, contributes to article on the safety of small cities

Professor Lipford contributed to a MoneyGeek article on the safety of small towns and cities versus large cities.

Published April 19, 2024

Professor Scott Rood contributes to an article about solo travel

HTM professor Rood contributed on an article for Marketwatch Guides about the benefits of solo traveling.

Published March 25, 2024

Professor John Lipford Speaks about expedited travel programs

HTM Faculty News: Professor John Lipford was featured in a National Geographic article on the tourism industry.

Published March 15, 2024

A. Scott Rood, Associate Professor, contributes to an article on being a digital nomad

Professor Rood was one of the experts featured in an article discussing managing your finances and job while traveling full-time.

Published March 9, 2024

Professor Lipford Discusses Cannabis Tourism

National Geographic recently interviewed HTM professor John Lipford about the increase in cannabis tourism.

Published September 8, 2023

Professor Lipford Discusses Latest Trend in Cannabis Tourism

John Lipford, Affiliate Professor in the HTM Department, discusses the newest trend in cannabis tourism in Michigan, the "bud and breakfast" lodging experience.

Published June 8, 2023

HTM Alum Wins Hotelier of the Year in Grand Rapids

HTM Alum Kyle Holst, Chief Enthusiast at Canopy Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown, won the Hotelier of the Year award from Experience GR.

Published May 12, 2023

HTM Students Return to Costa Rica as Part of Study Abroad Classes

Students from HTM 175 International Food & Culture and HTM 368 Geotourism are learning about Costa Rica tourism with Professors Gail Zemmol and Kathy Bailey.

Published May 10, 2023

Charter School Students Volunteer with Michigan Cares for Tourism Project

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.

Published April 21, 2023

HTM 240 "Let's Taco Bout HTM"

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.

Published April 11, 2023

John Lipford Discusses the Cannabis Operations Management Minor

Professor John Lipford discusses GVSU being one of the universities in Michigan offering cannabis courses with the trade journal of the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association.

Published December 19, 2022

HTM Student Throws End of Semester Bash

Junior Grace Nieboer used Tik Tok to invite fellow students to an end of the semester party. She used her own money to rent the space, hire a DJ and photographer, and cater the event.

Published December 15, 2022

Kristen Jack, Program Director, Discusses Networking Opportunity for HTM Students

Kristen Jack, HTM Program Director, discusses educational and networking opportunities for students attending the Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer, and Food Festival.

Published November 16, 2022

Volunteers from CECI Help Beautify Historic Cemetery

Staff and faculty from the College of Education and Community Innovation volunteered to clean gravestones, plant trees, and perform general maintenance at the historic Oakhill Cemetery in Grand Rapids.

Published October 8, 2022

Cannabis Regulations and Tourism will be required for students seeking a badge in cannabis operations

Starting in the Fall semester, this course will be required for students seeking a badge in cannabis operations or the cannabis interdisciplinary certificate or minor. It is open to all students.

Published August 3, 2022

John Lipford speaks about our rapidly filling cannabis tourism courses

John Lipford spoke about our rapidly filling cannabis tourism courses on the Michigan Marijuana Report.

Published June 30, 2022

John Lipford, Affiliate Professor, speaks on our new cannabis program offerings in HTM with WOOD-TV

"We're really hopeful that it's going to make a meaningful impact and allow people to talk about something that has been so historically stigmatized," Lipford said.

Published June 15, 2022

GVSU Hospitality and Tourism Management Professor First Woman Appointed as Administrator to National Jet Ski Organization

Congratulations to Lorie Tuma, she is the first woman to be appointed as an Administrator to the National Jet Ski Organization!

Published June 7, 2022

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