MSHT at USC

The Final Application Deadline is approaching! Apply by July 16 to start your MS in Hospitality and Tourism in September.

Honoring the heroes who gave their lives for our freedom and country.

Congratulations to Summer Abou-Rass, 2024 MSHT graduate, who was honored with the prestigious Order of Arête, an award that acknowledges academic excellence, outstanding leadership, and significant contributions to the university and community.

Learn more about the graduates who received this distinction: https://bovardcollege.usc.edu/bovard-colleges-inaugural-winner-order-laurel-palm/

To our Class of 2024 MSHT graduates, congratulations! We hope you’ll continue to grow, learn and succeed as hospitality and tourism leaders. Fight On!

Recognizing the Accomplishments of USC’s 2024 Hospitality and Tourism Graduates - Hospitality & Tourism On May 10, 2024, graduates of the Master of Science in Hospitality and Tourism program gathered to celebrate commencement.

Start the online MS in Hospitality and Tourism program in May and complete your degree in just 1 or 2 years. The application deadline is March 19. Apply here: https://bovardcollege.usc.edu/ht/apply/

Alumni ambassador Jon Glidewell balanced his career and family life all while being a student in our online program. Here's a look back at his USC Bovard College experience: https://bovardcollege.usc.edu/jon-glidewell-balances-fatherhood-career/

"The MSHT program prepares students to become leaders in their chosen professions, imparting confidence and innovative practice that will serve them throughout the rest of their careers." Read on for career insights from our expert faculty.

What Are The Best Careers In Hospitality And Tourism? The Top Jobs For Master’s Graduates - USC Bovard College Speaking with faculty members from the MSHT program, we learned about growing career options, the skills needed to succeed in the industry and what to expect post-pandemic.

International tourism is rebounding to 88% of pre-pandemic levels in 2023, reaching 1.3 billion arrivals. This forecast by UNWTO illustrates the year's rising potential:

International Tourism to Reach Pre-Pandemic Levels in 2024 Following a strong 2023, international tourism is well on track to return to pre-pandemic levels in 2024.

Here's to a prosperous 2024! Fight On!

Wishing you and your loved ones a merry and bright holiday season!

professor Michael Mathis enjoys teaching students committed to the hospitality and tourism industry because they possess compassion, the ability to work hard, and the desire to serve others. Read more. https://bovardcollege.usc.edu/faculty-spotlight-michael-mathis-a-citizen-of-the-world-and-a-leader-in-the-gaming-resort-industry/

Join us for our next MS in Hospitality and Tourism online Information Session on December 12. Learn more about our program, curriculum and admissions requirements: https://bovardcollege.usc.edu/ht/info-session/

From all of us at USC Bovard College, we wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving. 🍂

Today and every day, we thank you for your service.

Start the online MS in Hospitality and Tourism program in January and complete your degree in just 1 or 2 years. The application deadline is November 21. Apply here: https://bovardcollege.usc.edu/cj/apply/

A design-forward approach, instagrammable moments, local flavor, and more - here's what hotel restaurants can do to rise to current dining expectations.

5 Directions for Hotel Dining Experiences — LODGING Numerous elements beyond superb food make dining an “experience,” including passionate service and a multisensory ambiance.

"While leading online travel agencies (OTAs) are keen to expand their digital footprint in a market where only 30% of bookings occur online, a growing preference for authentic, immersive experiences is reshaping how tours and activities are discovered, booked, and distributed."

How Tour Operators are Navigating Direct Bookings: 3 Growing Trends Travelers increasingly seek authentic and immersive experiences, forcing an adaptation of how they discover and book these adventures.

Join us this evening at 6pm PT for a virtual panel event featuring a Q&A with our MSHT alumni. Register to learn more about the benefits of attending online classes, navigating the program while working, career advancement, and more: https://bovardcollege.usc.edu/ht/alumni-panel/

Professor Hicham Jaddoud's leadership philosophy guides the way he approaches his work and he hopes to share that wisdom with his students. https://bovardcollege.usc.edu/faculty-spotlight-hicham-jaddoud-2/

"The realization of a future in which regenerative tourism, a further evolution of sustainable tourism, becomes mainstream depends on changing the behaviour of both hosts and travellers."

76% of global travellers want to embrace more sustainable travel over the coming 12 months. #SDIM23 Sustainability is important to tourists and their hosts. Making sustainable and regenerative tourism a reality requires a mindset shift by travellers.

Join us for our next MS in Hospitality and Tourism online Information Session. Learn more about our program, curriculum and admissions requirements: https://bovardcollege.usc.edu/ht/info-session/

Take the next step toward advancing your career in hospitality and tourism. Applications are now open for Spring 2024. https://bovardcollege.usc.edu/ht/apply/

Generative is making its way into the and industry at a rapid speed. What are the potential innovations on the horizon? Skift explores the possibilities. https://skift.com/2023/06/30/5-ways-ai-will-boost-travel-more-with-less-says-microsoft-exec/

5 Ways AI Will Boost Travel: “More With Less,” Says Microsoft Exec Microsoft is working with more than 3,000 companies to explore ways they can implement generative AI into their businesses.

"Sustainable practices in luxury hotels are becoming increasingly important to protect the environment, attract eco-conscious guests, reduce operational costs, and increase efficiency, providing long-term financial benefits." https://hospitality.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/speaking-heads/how-luxury-hotel-properties-must-rise-to-the-demand-of-sustainable-tourism/101155990

How luxury hotel properties must rise to the demand of sustainable tourism - ET HospitalityWorld According to a report by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, the sustainable tourism market is projected to grow by 6.7 percent annually from 2023 to 2028.

Start the online MS in Hospitality and Tourism program in August and complete your degree in just 1 or 2 years. The application deadline is July 18. Apply here: https://bovardcollege.usc.edu/ht/apply/

Join us on Tuesday, June 13 for a special Information Session featuring a Q&A with our MSHT Alumni Ambassadors. Register to learn about the benefits of the program, explore career paths for graduates, see the online classroom environment in action, and more. https://bovardcollege.usc.edu/ht/info-session/

Today we honor the men and women who have given their lives for our country. Thank you for your sacrifice and service.

Congratulations to MSHT professor Hicham Jaddoud for receiving the 2022-2023 Bovard College Excellence in Student Mentoring Award. We commend Professor Jaddoud for his authentic and informed student mentoring practices and his continuous investment in their educational and professional experience.

Congratulations to Yoko Matsubara, 2023 MSHT graduate, who was honored with the prestigious Order of Arête, an award that acknowledges academic excellence, outstanding leadership, and significant contributions to the university and community. The award represents the highest honor accorded graduate students upon completion of their academic programs. Learn more about the twelve graduates who received this distinction. https://bovardcollege.usc.edu/twelve-bovard-college-graduates-awarded-order-arete-ht/

Congratulations to Heather Heleloa, 2023 MSHT graduate, who was honored with the prestigious Order of Arête, an award that acknowledges academic excellence, outstanding leadership, and significant contributions to the university and community. The award represents the highest honor accorded graduate students upon completion of their academic programs. Learn more about the twelve graduates who received this distinction. https://bovardcollege.usc.edu/twelve-bovard-college-graduates-awarded-order-arete-ht/