Graduates well-trained in the art and science of hospitality

By Juanita C. Liu

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, May 06, 2012

~~<p>Hawaii earns $1 billion a month from tourism. Our continued success depends on educating future tourism leaders to compete globally. The challenge is to maintain the integrity of Hawaii and its people, while providing a genuine experience for visitors. The most enduring destinations treat hospitality as an art, as well as a science.</p>
<p>Today’s hospitality managers say that the business is no longer just serving customers, but also managing revenues, assets and risk. Tourism management is not only about satisfying customers, but also achieving energy efficiencies, preserving cultures and ecology. Transportation management is not just logistics, but also achieving a sustainable supply chain.</p>
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Hawaii earns $1 billion a month from tourism. Our continued success depends on educating future tourism leaders to compete globally. The challenge is to maintain the integrity of Hawaii and its people, while providing a genuine experience for visitors. The most enduring destinations treat hospitality as an art, as well as a science.

Today’s hospitality managers say that the business is no longer just serving customers, but also managing revenues, assets and risk. Tourism management is not only about satisfying customers, but also achieving energy efficiencies, preserving cultures and ecology. Transportation management is not just logistics, but also achieving a sustainable supply chain. Login for more...