International Hospitality and Service Innovation Department Webinar Series
Come learn about the exciting careers in Hospitality! Attend one or all of the webinar sessions.
Session 1 - A Foodie’s Paradise: How restaurants approach sustainability and technology to innovate
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
5 p.m. EST
Consumers experience restaurants as both high touch and high tech, thus needing professionals that can understand both aspects to deliver exceptional experiences. You will learn what the restaurant and food service industries are doing to become more sustainable and responsive to the needs of their guests. You will explore the various career tracks available in one of the biggest industries in the world and how to begin and grow your career.
Presenters:
Dr. Muhammet Kesgin, Associate Professor
Lorraine Hems, Senior Lecturer
Session 2 - Play, Meet, and Experience: Uncovering the Sports, Events, and Entertainment Industries
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
5 p.m. EST
The design, production, marketing, and delivery of unique experiences requires professionals with a diverse skill set. You will learn about the various types of events and the people that make them possible. You will explore different career tracks within the sports industry and how to take the initial steps to achieve success in this dynamic sector.
Presenters:
Luke Mekker, Executive Director of University Arenas
Tom Connor, Assistant Provost
Dr. Edwin Torres, Department Chair
Session 3 - Hotel Management and Innovation
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
5 p.m. EST
You probably know hotels as a place to stay for business trip, places to gather for meetings and events, or an exotic place to escape for vacation. In this session, we roll back the curtain and show you the people, technology, and businesses that are shaping the future of this exciting industry. You will explore the various career paths available and how to attain them.
Presenter:
Dr. Edwin Torres, Department Chair