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Hospitality and Tourism Management unveils cannabis operations curriculum

Coursework focuses on hospitality and tourism principles for state's expanding cannabis industry.

Published June 1, 2022

Caring for Michigan Tourism Professor's volunteer project reaches 10th anniversary, $1 million in volunteer value

"Part of it is about the connections you make and the relationships you build," said Paul Stansbie (Associate Dean). "Students are working side by side with industry professionals, and you lose all the uncomfortableness of an interview."

Published June 1, 2022

Dr. Lorie Tuma, Associate Professor, speaks on future careers in HTM

We are excited to share Dr. Lorie Tuma's interview on a special edition of Hospitality Today Live with Deborah Gardner during GMID22!

Published April 22, 2022

Paul Stansbie, Associate Dean, speaks on rebounding HTM industry

"The industry is rebounding and there are ongoing efforts to bring leisure travelers back to Michigan," says Stansbie.

Published April 14, 2022

HTM offers opportunities for students to study cannabis operation

John Lipford, affiliate professor, was recently interviewed by the Lanthorn about HTM's new cannabis badge, certificate, and minor.

Published April 7, 2022

Grand Valley State Hospitality Professor Discusses New Cannabis Tourism Course

John Lipford, affiliate professor, was recently interviewed by the Oakland County Megacast about HTM 242, Cannabis Regulations and Tourism.

Published July 15, 2021

GVSU HTM to be Educational Partner Working with the McCamly Plaza Hotel in Battle Creek

A temporary closure, a liquidation sale pave way for a new beginning for downtown Battle Creek hotel.

Published May 4, 2021

HTM Faculty, Student, Receive 2021 GVSU Career Center Internship Awards

Amanda Stansbie, HTM Internship Coordinator, and HTM Senior, Lauren Diepenhorst, both received 2021 GVSU Career Center Internship Awards.

Published April 28, 2021

Hospitality and Tourism Management Professor Talks Projections for the Cannabis Tourism Industry

John Lipford, HTM Affiliate Professor, is featured in the latest edition of Michigan Cannabis Industry Association Magazine for a Q&A about the 'Optimistic' Future of Cannabis Tourism.

Published April 1, 2021

HTM Alumna named to PCMA "20 in Their Twenties" Class of 2021

Each year, PCMA identifies 20 of the brightest and most talented global professionals from the next generation of business events leaders for its annual list.

Published February 2, 2021

Experts Weigh in on Current Job Market Trends

Amanda Stansbie, GVSU HTM Internship Coordinator, was recently interviewed as part of an expert panel for Zippia on "Job Market Trends for Recent Grads."

Published January 11, 2021

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