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Tourism Executive Speaks to HTM Research Class
Jim Epperson, executive director of the Harrison County Convention and Visitors Bureau, was a guest speaker at a research seminar hosted by Purdue Tourism & Hospitality Research Center (PTHRC). The topic of his speech was "Tourism Research in Action: Harrison County Destination Branding Process." More than 30 HTM graduate students and faculty attended the seminar, including students in HTM 501 (Hospitality and Tourism Research Methods). Mr. Epperson made a lively presentation on the strategic thinking that underlies many research projects that his bureau has sponsored. He demonstrated how the findings of the image study conducted by PTHRC are used in the process of branding his communities as a travel destination, and emphasized the importance of research and community involvement for successful destination marketing. Students, particularly those who participated in the image study, had a much deeper appreciation for the hands-on research opportunity made available to them as part of their educational experience in the HTM department.
Chinese Hotel Executives Study US Hospitality Industry at Purdue
On July 10, 2006, 10 executives and managers from Nanjing Jinling Holdings, China, kicked off their one-month professional development program in the Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management. The program was developed and coordinated by Liping A. Cai, Director of the Purdue Tourism & Hospitality Research Center. Read more about the program.
Honorary Doctorate Awarded at May 2006 Commencement
James Dora, founder and owner of General Hotels Corporation, was awarded an honorary doctor of hospitality and tourism management degree at this spring's commencement. He has distinguished himself with his vision and leadership in developing the hotel industry and future industry leaders. Read more about James Dora.
Experience and Community Service Help HTM Students Land Jobs
Seniors in hospitality and tourism management are finding that industry experience and being active in their community pays off. According to HTM Professor Mick La Lopa, seniors who have experience outside the classroom are getting jobs that start in the $50,000 range. Read full HTM story.
HTM Announces New Tenure-Track Positions
The Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management has two openings for tenure track assistant/associate professors to teach courses in accounting, organizational behavior, law, and hospitality operations management, beginning in August 2006. Read more about the positions.
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