Patrons of the Hotel & Hospitality industry (and certainly those that run it) are no stranger to the glitz and glamour associated with it. A world different than most, comprised of the most beautiful places, experiences, designs and gastronomic delights…all driven by the dynamic and hardy people who define the industry. But while we hear so much about the tangible elements of hospitality, it is rare to find a soulful look at the people who engineer the experiences that keep you coming back for more.

Monies support programs improving children’s health in more than 30 countries

From December 1 through December 14 consumers can bid on a collection of insider travel packages at www.charityfolks.com/cntfiveandalive, and feel good about giving back to the world. The monies raised from the auction proceeds will benefit the Condé Nast Traveler Five&Alive Fund, a partnership with Population Services International, which supports childhood survival programs in more than 30 countries around the globe. From Malaysian beaches to the Rocky Mountains, the auction offers experiences for every traveler. Some of the packages include:

A comprehensive list of Campus based Hospitality, Hotel Management, Travel, Culinary and Leadership schools, colleges and universities in the US and Canada is provided here for your reference. Use the links provided to request more information from the respective schools - please note that this list is for US & Canada residents only and you may be asked to provide a ZIP / Postal code for any enquiries. Use the list below or use the advanced school search feature to find what you are looking for!

Here is a hand list of the most important online learning resources for hotels, hospitality, restaurant management, culinary arts, travel and tourism studies online. The first half covers Internationally available courses with eCornell and the second half covers online options for students based in the USA and Canada. Some basic resources to start with include the following:

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The Emirates News Agency reports a discussion with Director General of the Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM), Khalid bin Sulayem, who states that Dubai is set to grow from 319 hotels (36,564 rooms) and 120 (10,211 rooms) hotel apartment complexes this year to about 414 hotels (112,000 rooms) and 140 hotel apartment complexes (15,000 rooms) by 2016. The biggest addition to this will be the Bawadi project which will also feature the worlds biggest hotel, Asia Asia with 6,500 rooms.

Sulayem also said that revenues from the hospitality sector touched Dh 6.4 billion in the first half of 2007 and revenues rose from Dh 1.8 billion in 1996 to Dh 10.8 billion in 2006, a whopping growth of 500 per cent. The hospitality sector also hosted 3.4 million guests in the first 6 months of 2007 (10.2 million room nights). Dubai is also set to host the World Tourism and Travel Summit on 20-22 April 2008 under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Vice-President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai.


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The Swiss School of Tourism & Hospitality recently held its alumni homecoming ball in Passugg, with an Al Capone theme dinner and invitations to boot! Update from Birgit Bothe at SSTH:

Last Saturday the GAM and the Swiss School Homecoming 2007 took place. 65 Alumni members found their way to the Passugger Underworld to celebrate a really great evening together. The Project Team of the second semester German division students organised a Mafia Night for the alumni. A beautifully decorated dining room, delicious food and wonderful entertainment from Jude an John (students of the English division) made this event an unforgettable one.

LE MERIDIEN PRESENTS ‘‘ONE NIGHT’’ - Hotels in Monte Carlo and Miami Kick Off the New Signature Event Series, Le Méridien Hotels Are Transformed Into Works of Art

On October 24, Le Méridien launched ONE NIGHT -- a new series of signature events in existing properties worldwide, designed to illustrate the brand’s new positioning. This global event initiative follows FIRST NIGHT, an original event series designed for new Le Méridien hotels worldwide to showcase the new face of Le Méridien since it was acquired by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc on November 1, 2005.