international associations and organizations

British Hospitality Association
The British Hospitality Association is the national trade association of the hotel, catering, and restaurant industry. It represents the views of the hospitality industry to the government and helps promote tourism.

Hotel & Catering International Management Association
UK-based, international, professional association of hospitality managers whose goal is to promote and maintain the highest professional and ethical standards for management, education, and training in the industry.

Hotels, Restaurants, and Cafes in Europe
HOTREC represents hotels, restaurants and cafés in the European Union, providing support and resources to its members.

International Association of Convention and Visitor Bureaus (IACVB)
The IACVB represents over 1,000 professional members from over 470 bureaus in 29 countries and was founded to promote sound professional practices in the solicitation and servicing of meetings and conventions.

International Hotel & Restaurant Association
The IHRA represents, protects, promotes, and informs the industry, and helps members to realize their key business objectives.

Pacific Asia Travel Association
This travel trade association serves a large membership, including government tourist offices, airlines, hotels and other travel-related companies throughout the Pacific Asia region.

Professional Association of Innkeepers International (PAII)
Helping active and aspiring innkeepers through Staff Locator, take-to-the-bank research, media opportunities, money-saving stuff, "industry's best monthly newsletter," email discussions & hotline for solutions, free web page.

The Caribbean Tourism Organization
International development agency promoting greater public awareness of the Caribbean Island tourism industry.

The Society of Incentive & Travel Executives
A worldwide organization of business professionals dedicated to the recognition and development of motivational and performance improvement strategies of which travel is a key component. It recognizes the global cultural differences and practices in developing these strategies, and serves as a networking and educational opportunity for its members.

World Tourism Organization
The WTO is the leading international organization in the field of travel and tourism and serves as a global forum for tourism policy issues and as a practical source of tourism know-how.

World Travel and Tourism Council
The Council provides information on the industry to its members and also works with international governments to more fully realize the potential economic impact of the world travel and tourism industry.

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US associations and organizations

American Gaming Association
The Association's basic goal is to create a better understanding of the gaming entertainment industry by bringing facts about the industry to the general public.

American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA)
Representing the $93-billion lodging industry in the U.S., the AH&LA offers its member properties assistance in governmental affairs representation, training, communications, marketing, hospitality operations, education, and much more.

American Society of Travel Agents, Inc.
ASTA is a travel trade association with members in over 165 countries. It serves the public and the travel industry, protects the rights of travelers, and provides important industry information.

Club Managers Association
This professional association for managers of private membership clubs promotes networking and the education and advancement of its members to ensure successful club operations.

Desert Hospitality Accountants Association
The Desert Hospitality Accountant's Association (DHAA) is the Southern California Desert Chapter of the HFTP (Hospitality Financial & Technology Professionals). Involvement in HFTP means increased visibility in your career, making new contacts, learning new skills, and developing your leadership abilities to help you accomplish your professional goals. There's no better place to tap into the opportunities that will enhance your career as a financial or MIS hospitality professional.

Greater Miami & The Beaches Hotel Association
The Association's goal is to provide, through education and proactive leadership, a positive visitor experience, making Greater Miami a prime worldwide destination.

Greater Philadelphia Hotel Association
The Greater Philadelphia Hotel Association is an association of 75 Delaware Valley area hotels.

Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals
HFTP is the society for financial and MIS professionals in the hospitality industry. More than 4,300 people worldwide enjoy the many benefits of membership.

Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International
This large membership association provides information, networking, and educational resources for hospitality sales and marketing professionals.

Hotel Electronic Distribution Network Association
HEDNA is the foremost travel industry association advancing hotel electronic distribution; it was formed by hoteliers to increase hotel industry revenues and profitability from electronic distribution channels.

International Executive Housekeepers Association, Inc.
Professional and educational organization for about 6,000 members affiliated with the various facilities' management and allied professions.

International Spa Association
The professional association and voice of the spa industry, ISPA is committed to forming and maintaining alliances that will educate, set standards, provide resources, and build coalitions for the industry.

Meeting Professionals International
This association of meeting professionals with more than 17,000 members in 64 countries assists members by keeping them informed about the dramatic changes taking place in the meeting industry.

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state and provincial associations

Alabama Hospitality Association
Uniting members of the lodging, travel, tourism and allied industries to benefit and promote their legislative, communication, research, marketing, and educational opportunities.

Alberta Hotel Association
AHA's goal is to strengthen the hospitality industry and promote tourism in Alberta. It represents approximately 400 hotels with more than 30,000 employees.

Arizona Hotel & Lodging Association
The Association enhances, unites, and protects the interests of Arizona's lodging industry via its lobbying, marketing, educating, and networking efforts.

Arkansas Hospitality Association
The Arkansas Hospitality Association is the official voice of the Arkansas Restaurant Association, the Arkansas Lodging Association, and the Arkansas Travel Council.

California Hotel & Motel Association
The largest and most influential state lodging trade association in the world, the CHMA represents and serves all segments of California's lodging industry.

Colorado Lodging & Hotel Association
Members are provided with information, legislative representation, competitive services and products, staff training, marketing programs, and unparalleled resources related to the lodging industry.

Florida - Palm Beach County Hotel & Motel Association
This association of hotels, motels, and other lodging establishments in Palm Beach County is dedicated to promoting, protecting, and offering educational and networking opportunities for its membership.

Georgia Hospitality & Travel Association
Five independent industry associations have joined together to form the GHTA: the Georgia Hotel & Motel Association; the Atlanta Hotel & Motel Association; the Atlanta and the Georgia Restaurant Associations; & the Georgia Travel Commission.

Kentucky Hotel & Motel Association
Business people, with allied and associate professionals, have joined together to promote mutual industry interests by coordinating ideas, energy, and financial resources.

Maine Innkeepers Association
The Association provides the most comprehensive list of lodging in Maine, featuring the finest in accommodations, including inns, bed & breakfasts, resorts, hotels and motels.

Massachusetts Lodging Association
Members benefit from the Association's educational, money-saving, and marketing programs, government representation, and many opportunities for networking and promotion of the state's lodging industry.

Michigan Hotel, Motel & Resort Association
Representing the state's lodging industry, suppliers, convention and visitor bureaus, colleges & universities, attractions & transportation operators, and sustaining members, the Association educates and promotes Michigan's tourism industry.

Minnesota, "Hospitality Minnesota"
Hospitality Minnesota, the umbrella organization for the Minnesota Restaurant, Hotel & Resort Associations, is the leading hospitality organization in the state.

Missouri - Hotel & Motel Association of Kansas City
This association works with the convention and visitors bureau to promote tourism and convention business opportunities; it also provides legislative and regulatory representation in the lodging and tourism industry.

Nebraska Hotel & Motel Association
The Association promotes the interests of its members through education and networking; helps find solutions for labor issues; and protects members' interests with regard to tax issues and industry legislation.

Nevada Hotel & Motel Association
The objectives of the Association are representation, education, and promotion. The NHMA is further "dedicated to serving the needs of the lodging, hospitality, and tourism industries in Nevada."

New Hampshire Lodging & Restaurant Association
The Association promotes, protects, and educates the foodservice and lodging industries of New Hampshire and ensures positive business growth for its members.

New Mexico Hotel & Motel Association
This trade association represents the state's lodging industry, assisting with governmental affairs, marketing, hospitality operations services, conventions, technology, information, and member relations.

New York - Hotel Association of New York City
Represents NYC's hotels in virtually every type of situation, from tourism to legislation to labor negotiations. The membership roster includes all of New York's leading hotels.

Ohio Hotel & Lodging Association
As one of America's oldest hotel associations, OH&LA has effectively represented the business and legislative interests of Ohio's resorts, hotels, motels, inns, B&Bs, cottages and chalets for over a century. OH&LA serves Ohio's lodging industry in four key areas: legislative/regulatory advocacy, training/workforce development, communications/peer networking and operational cost saving programs.

Oregon Lodging Association
An on-line directory of lodging options in Oregon, divided by region and city, makes it easy to choose an appropriate location for your stay.

Pennsylvania Travel Council
The leading trade association promoting and protecting the interests of the hospitality and tourism industry in Pennsylvania.

Puerto Rico Hotel & Tourism Association
Represents & informs more than 430 corporate members, including hotels, restaurants, tour companies, suppliers of hospitality goods and services, airlines, cruise lines and educational institutions in Puerto Rico.

South Dakota Innkeepers Association
The innkeepers of South Dakota have joined together to promote tourism and the hospitality industry. The Association also has a lobbyist protecting industry interests year round.

Texas Hotel & Motel Association
Represents the entire tourism and travel industry on a state government level and is devoted to improving the lodging industry through education and political action.

West Virginia Hospitality & Travel Association
WYH & TA is the official voice of the convention & visitors bureaus and the foodservice, lodging, and travel industries in the state.

Wisconsin Innkeepers Association
WIA, an active member of the American Hotel & Motel Association, works closely with related tourism organizations to encourage the continued growth and success of the tourism industry in Wisconsin.

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magazines publications news

4Hoteliers News Resource
Here you'll find accurate unbiased daily news & analysis for the global hospitality industry and hotel & travel sector. Including hot jobs, links, events and career info.

Asian Hospitality
Providing hospitality and travel news, company listings, hotel search & bookings, industry facts and much more.

Cornell University Hotel & Restaurant Administration Quarterly
The undisputed leader in the hospitality field for more than 40 years. Vigorous research and illuminating case studies, the Quarterly analyzes industry issues and provides innovative, field-tested solutions.

Hotel Resource
Regular features of this free on-line newsletter include hospitality polls and the latest industry news.

Hotel-Online.com
Highly regarded and comprehensive hospitality industry on-line news site, with industry trends, discussion forums, and classified advertising.

Hotels Magazine
As the official publication of the International Hotel & Restaurant Association, Hotels Magazine serves the hotel market in 170 countries with news/finance stories; global hotel project information; trends in hotel design, operations, and food service.

International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management
An academically oriented journal dedicated to news about the hospitality business and the related industries of food, leisure, hotels, and tourism.

lodgingresearch.com
A sophisticated intranet/internet site, lodgingresearch.com provides on-line global hotel industry data, trends, and research information.

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services and resources

American Hotel & Motel Assn., Educational Institute
The Educational Institute of the AH & MA is the world's largest source of quality training and educational materials for the lodging industry. The E. I. Professional Certification designations are distinctions of excellence in the lodging industry.

C3Resources, Operational Consulting & Support
C3 provides training and development resources for the hospitality industry. We are industry leaders in product and service evaluations, facilitating management workshops, and building service standards.

Cando Careers
Global Certified Professional Resume Writing Service will develop a unique, powerful, and interview-generating resume and cover letter. 100% satisfaction and interviews guaranteed in 30 days or we will rewrite your resume for free.

Eldred Training & Development Pty, Ltd.
Hospitality management specialists providing a wide range of services and products relating to management and consulting, recruiting, training, and executive search.

Emerald
On-line and subscription resources for management, academic and professional journals. Over 25,000 management articles dating back to 1989.

Fat Guy's Favorite Links
Check out these favorite links of a "regular guy who spends an alarming percentage of his disposable income on dining out...."

InterExchange
InterExchange is a private, non-profit organization which has been involved in international educational and cultural exchange for more than 30 years.

International Council on Hotel, Restaurant, & International Education
The International C.H.R.I.E. is a hospitality and tourism education network offering programs in hotel & restaurant, foodservice management, and the culinary arts while facilitating exchanges of information, ideas, research, products and services.

International Educational Exchange, Inc.
J-1 Training Visa Sponsor IEE, Inc. sponsors qualified foreign nationals for training positions in the field of hospitality and business.

International Society of Hospitality Consultants
The society provides professional guidance on hospitality industry issues to its members, enhancing the quality of consulting services internationally.

PSD Hospitality, Inc
Consulting firm specializing in franchise operations, new restaurant openings, turnarounds, management fee contracts, training & development programs concept development, marketing development, and executive searches.

School Hot-Links Program
Promotes hospitality careers through education and online resources: Career Development Center, Electronic Mentoring Network, Earn While You Learn program, Hospitality Interview Road Map, links to leading hospitality company web sites.

UNEP TIE
The United Nations Environment Program, a Division of Technology, Industry & Economics, is dedicated to sustainable tourism development.

Women Chefs' Resource Center
Networking site for women chefs with information about and for women professionals in the culinary industry -- restaurant news, culinary schools, workplace issues, resources, and much more.

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career resources

All Jobs UK
AlljobsUK.com is the first and only dedicated portal to every recruitment resource in the UK and by extension to every UK job on the Internet.

America's Career InfoNet
Smart career decisions start here! Find wage and employment trends, occupational requirements, state labor market conditions, employer contacts nationwide, and an extensive career resource library.

Applied English
Applied English can be used to correct, proofread and edit all your important business communications, plans, reports, documents and marketing material. Use Applied English to edit your resume, curriculum vitae or application.

Aspirations Resume Writing Service
Aspirations Resume Writing Service will offer free consultations, free resume evaluations, competitive prices, guaranteed more interviews, intense achievement mining to motivate and empower job seekers, unlimited personal attention from a seasoned professional resume writer, and evening and weekend availability.

Bella Online
Jobsearch@Bellaonline.com is a multi-purpose job search information center that includes links, leads and ideas toward finding employment. This site presents four monthly articles that deal with employment issues.

Bi-Coastal Resumes
A resume writing and career coaching firm with many resources for your job search, business research, and interview survival.

Career Coaches with The Coach Connection
Discover and actually get your ideal income position and "Go to Play" every day, by connecting with your own career coach. Enjoy Money-Back Guarantee.

CAREER-Magic.com
CAREER-Magic.com is an innovative, fast-growing provider of winning job search services. Visit our "Ask the Career Coach" page for free advice and inspiration!

Career Services by Resume to Referral
Career services for hospitality professionals, including a number of career sources: articles, critique service, and book reviews.

Career Services Center, University of Delaware
Useful information from a college career center. Look under "Job Seeking Skills" to find out about resume writing & cover letters, job search strategies, site visits/interviews, evaluating job offers, etc.

Cost-of-living calculator
A useful salary calculator and relocation guide from homefair.com.

Find "Ask Annette" under Salary.com
"Dear Annette, Do I have to attend the company's annual.....?" Advice on common workplace situations such as "Chummy Boss," "Bad Attitude," and "Eager to Please". Amusing & professional.

Get ready for that interview!
Questions you can prepare to answer - and ask - during your interview. Also, tips on what questions NOT to ask, and other hints for a successful encounter.

Homefair.com
Premier site for home/community relocation tips, including the relocation wizard, salary calculator, moving calculator, free city and school reports, and more!

KPC Resume Writing Services
KPC Resumes features confidential and effective resume packages and affordable career-counseling services that help you obtain the job of your dreams.

Library Online Inc.
Having trouble writing a letter that makes the difference? Visit our Library to find a mix of professionally pre-written letters that can easily be customized.

My Virtual Reference Desk
Best Professional Site" as the single best source for facts on the Web. Stocks, news headlines, word definitions & Thesaurus, and lots more!

PTI Career Services
PTI Career Services is an occupation management and business support firm. We are considered one of the nation's leading developers of prestigious résumés, exceptional curriculum vitas, and outstanding biographical-profiles.

Resumes and Cover Letters
Find your perfect job with our guide to the best sample resumes, cover letters, resume examples, resume formats and a free 12-step email course to succeed at interviews.

WetFeet.com
Gold mine of worthwhile career information! At the top, click on "Careers," "Companies, "Industries," "Salary." Scroll down to "Visit the WetFeet Store," & "Relocation Tools." Don't miss "City Profiles" & "Real People Profiles."

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unique sites

Catbert's Salary Calculator on the Dilbert.com site
Humorous site for anyone who thinks building a career and looking for that perfect job is 100% "Serious Business"! Click on "Funny Stuff" and check out the "Catbert Salary Calculator" ... take a minute to explore!

"Something was lost in the translation!"
If it's one of those days and you need a laugh or two, check out some of these signs and notices actually posted in hotels and restaurants around the world.

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culinary schools

Academy of Culinary Arts
The Academy of Culinary Arts has a 16-month accelerated program leading to job placement. Credits earned enable students to transfer and earn a B.S. in Hotel, Restaurant & Institutional Management.

Atlantic Tourism and Hospitality Institute
ATHI has combined its many resources with those of the Culinary Institute of Canada (CIC) to create an international tourism and hospitality school on Prince Edward Island. The CIC is regarded by many as the premiere culinary school in Canada.

California Culinary Academy
Premier Culinary School in San Francisco Bay area with professional degree programs in Chef's Training and in Baking & Pastry Arts. Weekend classes also taught to those with a more casual interest in the culinary arts.

California School of Culinary Arts (CSCA)
Located in Pasadena, California, the School is affiliated with Le Cordon Bleu and offers a rich, tempting menu of course work, including both traditional and contemporary cooking methods.

Chef John Folse Culinary Institute
At home at Nicholls State University in Louisiana, the Institute is named after award-winning restaurant Chef John Folse. Students may prepare for both Associate and Bachelor's Degrees in Culinary Arts.

Cooking & Hospitality Institute of Chicago
Courses leading to an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Culinary Arts are offered along with certificated programs in Professional Cooking, Restaurant Management, and Baking & Pastry Production, among others.

Culinary Institute of America
Located in Hyde Park, N.Y., the CIA offers associate degree programs in culinary arts and baking & pastry arts; bachelor's degree programs in culinary arts management; baking & pastry arts management; and continuing education.

Dubrulle International Culinary & Hotel Institute
Dubrulle is the largest private cooking school in Canada. Program completion results in the achievement of the "International Hospitality and Food Service Business Management Diploma."

Florida Culinary Institute
Florida Culinary offers accredited Culinary Arts and International Baking & Pastry programs, specialized Associate degrees, certificated classes, and accelerated training programs.

French Culinary Institute
Six-month (day) and nine-month (evening) programs in Classic Culinary Arts are offered at the school's New York campus, teaching students all the fundamentals for mastering a classic culinary repertoire.

JNA Institute of Culinary Arts
Located in Philadelphia, the Institute has programs in Professional Cooking, Specialized Food Service Management, Culinary Arts/Restaurant Management, and courses for the food hobbyist.

Le Cordon Bleu
Le Cordon Bleu offers Certificate courses in basic, intermediate, and superior cuisine and pastry. Students graduate with Le Cordon Bleu's highest award, the Grand Diplome. Locations: Paris, London, and Tokyo.

Lyon School of Culinary Arts and Hotel Management
Three-year diploma program in Hotel & Restaurant Administration and Management based in Lyon, France. Continuing vocational training for professionals and training programs for amateurs are also offered.

New England Culinary Institute
Located in Vermont, the New England Culinary Institute has a well-rounded culinary program leading to Certificate, Associate, or Bachelor's degrees.

Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee
The Culinary Arts Program provides students with skills and knowledge for today's food service industry. The core of the culinary curriculum is the hands-on teaching of cooking skills connected with the academic knowledge needed to assure competency in the field.

Pennsylvania Culinary School
One of the largest Culinary/Hospitality Institutes in the U.S. with Associate Degrees in Culinary Arts, Pastry Arts, & Hotel/Restaurant Management.

San Diego Culinary Institute, Inc.
San Diego Culinary Institute is a premier cooking school offering certificates in Basic Professional Culinary Skills (352 hours) and Baking and Pastry Arts (1150 hours).

Scottsdale Culinary Institute
Scottsdale Culinary Institute, affiliated with Le Cordon Bleu, is a fully accredited culinary school focusing on culinary education. It is located in Scottsdale, Arizona.

* Shaw Guides
Electronic version of the useful Guide to Cooking Schools published every year by Shaw Guides. Find school listings by keyword or browse listings by location, specialty, or tuition.

Texas Culinary Academy
An Associate Degree of Applied Science in Culinary Arts and/or Food & Beverage Management can be earned at this Culinary School in Austin, Texas.

Western Culinary Institute, Portland, Oregon
There is a specialized curriculum in this Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Program for job- and career-oriented students, yet all diploma graduates receive a diversified education in culinary arts.

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canadian universities and colleges

Algonquin College
Algonquin is located in Ontario, Canada and offers Diploma programs in Tourism & Travel, Hotel & Restaurant Management, and Culinary Management.

Ashton College
Ashton College is located in Vancouver, British Columbia and offers Hospitality Management Diploma program in alliance with American Hotel & Lodging Association. Studies include core courses in food and beverage management, front office procedures and supervision, in addition to professionally related courses in marketing, computers, human resources, and accounting.

Aurora University George Williams College
The George Williams College of Health and Human Services at Aurora University offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in a variety of professional disciplines, including Hospitality Management.

Bartending School of Ontario
The Bartending School of Ontario offers a comprehensive, individualized hands-on training program taught by experienced and licensed bartending instructors. Job placement assistance is available.

Brock University
Tourism Studies at Brock University- located in the Niagara Region, one of the world's most visited international tourism sites. The Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies offers four-year programs of study leading to a Bachelor of Tourism Studies honours degree and a Bachelor of Tourism Studies.

Centennial College
The Hospitality & Tourism Administration program prepares you for careers in any of the eight sectors of Tourism. Our courses cover a full range of business practices in marketing, human resources, finance and industry operations – as applied to the entire hospitality and tourism field.

Douglas College
Douglas College's two-year Hotel and Restaurant Management Program at our David Lam Campus (Coquitlam, B.C.) can prepare you for the exciting opportunities this industry has to offer. You'll get a background in food services and lodging-operations management.

Georgian College
Located in Ontario, Canada, the college offers courses of study in Hospitality & Tourism, including Culinary Management, Food Preparation, Hotel & Resort Operation, and Administration.

Humber College
This 2-year college in Toronto, Canada offers a wide range of hospitality courses: Hospitality, Recreation & Tourism; Travel & Tourism; Hospitality Management; and Culinary courses. On-line study available.

Imperial Hotel Management College
Imperial Hotel Management College is a hotel management school based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Founded by a group of dedicated hospitality professionals and experienced educators, we have set a new benchmark in hospitality education.

Kwantlen University College
Located in greater Vancouver BC, Canada, Kwantlen University College offers over 110 programs, 10 bachelor's degrees and more than 20 value-added services.

Liaison College
Liaison College Cooking Schools and Business Schools are spread over several campuses in Ontario, Canada. There are three distinct programs: Cook Basic, Cook Advanced, and Hospitality Administration.

Professional Development Institute of Tourism
An accredited Hotel School in British Columbia, providing Hospitality Management Diploma and Certificate Programs.

Red Deer College
Located in Alberta, Canada, the college offers one-year certificates and two-year diplomas in Rooms & Marketing Management, Food & Beverage Management, and Accounting & Financial Management.

Regal Constellation College of Hospitality
Canadian college offering diploma programs in Hotel & Restaurant Operations and Culinary Arts at its Toronto campus. The College is a division of Regal Hotels International.

Ryerson Polytechnic University
Ryerson Polytechnic University's School of Hospitality & Tourism Management is located in Toronto, Canada and offers a Bachelor of Applied Arts in Hospitality and Tourism.

University of Guelph
The Department of Hotel and Food Administration is part of the Bachelor of Commerce (B.Comm.) degree program available at this Canadian university.

Vancouver Community College
We are proud of our reputation for quality programs designed to meet the needs of today's hospitality and tourism industry. Classes take place at our City Centre campus in the heart of downtown Vancouver. Students gain practical knowledge along with theory, and real world experience is an important part of the training.

Vancouver Premier College of Hotel Management
Hotel management certificates can be earned in many areas, including: Rooms Division, Marketing & Sales, F & B, Human Resources, Club Management, and more. Internships and practicums are offered overseas and locally.

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international universities and colleges

Adelaide Hospitality & Tourism School
Certificated courses in a wide variety of subjects from travel, tourism, hotel administration to tour guiding. The School, located in Southern Australia, also offers Internet-based on-line learning.

Alpine Center
Internationally recognized & accredited Associate Institute in Athens, Greece. Hotel & Tourism Management and Culinary Arts programs. Culinary Arts grads can transfer to Johnson & Wales or Bournemouth Universities to complete a Bachelor's degree.

Australian International Hotel School
Leading management school for hospitality industry in the Australasian and Pacific Region offers university education & industry experience/training. It is affiliated with the Cornell University Hotel School & the RMIT University.

Blue Mountains Hotel School
The School is a university level institution, recognised and accredited in Australia by the Vocational Education and Training Accreditation Board to offer undergraduate and postgraduate level courses. It is in partnership with International Hotel and Tourism Training Institute (IHTTI).

Canisius College
The Statler Hotel Program in Buffalo, NY, is a school of hospitality management incorporating study abroad as an integral part of its curriculum. Glion Hotel School's campus in Switzerland is the site used by Canisius.

Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL)
The Lausanne Hotel School in Switzerland is known and respected for its International Hospitality Management and Management of Hotel Operations programs. Training, internships, summer, and postgraduate courses offered.

Glion Hotel School
Campuses worldwide with bachelor's, associate, and certificate programs in all facets of hospitality management. The campus in Switzerland is associated with the Canisius College hotel program.

Hotel Institute Montreux (HIM)
One of Switzerland's leading hotel schools, H.I.M. offers international students a unique opportunity to learn the art of hospitality management at its source.

Heritage College of Hospitality Management
The Heritage College of Hospitality Management is a distance learning Institution. You can earn a college degree in "Hotel and Resort Management" online, at a fraction of the cost of a traditional college.

Hotel Management School Les Roches (SHA)
Les Roches places a strong emphasis on hands-on and practical learning, setting it apart from many other hotel schools. Upon graduation, our students are more than prepared to either begin a career or further their current position in the hospitality industry.

Hotelschool The Hague
Hotelschool The Hague is an international institute for hospitality and has been the first choice for students, employees, businesses, or anyone else who values quality for more than 70 years. They offer a Bachelor and Masters Degree in Hotel Management. The Hotelschool has branches in Amsterdam and The Hague.

Institut de Management Hotelier International (IMHI)
Created by ESSEC's Graduate School of Management and Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration, IMHI's joint program leads to MBA in International Hospitality Management. Courses in France and NY.

International College of Hotel Management
This college is a joint project of the Swiss Hotel Association (SHA), Le Cordon Bleu, and the Government of South Australia. Diplomas/Certificates are earned in International Hotel Management, Tourism, Bakery & Pastry Cooking.

International College of Tourism & Hotel Management
Located in Sidney, Australia, the college offers a Diploma of Hospitality Management, a Bachelor's of Business, Hospitality & Tourism, and a Master's of Management, Hospitality & Tourism Management.

International Hotel Management Institute (IMI)
Located in Lucerne, Switzerland, the Institute's varied programs lead to B.A. degree or IMI Diploma, Higher Diploma, Postgraduate Diploma, or Certificates in F & B and Rooms Division Management.

La Trobe University School of Hospitality & Tourism
Located near Albury, Australia, the university has an International Hotel School and offers graduate diplomas, Bachelor of Business, and post-graduate courses in Hospitality Management.

Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE
The Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality's courses at the Institute lead to certificates and diplomas in the areas of Hospitality, Commercial Cookery, and Tourism.

Schiller International University
The International School of Tourism and Hospitality Management at Schiller is an innovative American university with its main campus in Florida and seven campuses in Europe.

School of Hotel Management, Neuchâtel, Switzerland (IHTTI)
This Hotel School offers a B.A. in International Hospitality and Tourism Management as well as a Higher Diploma or Diploma in Hotel Management and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Hotel Operations.

Southern Cross University
The University's Hotel School operates as an integral part of one of Australia's leading five-star hotels, the Hotel Inter-Continental Sydney. A one-year Chef's Apprenticeship course is also offered.

Swiss School of Tourism
The only bilingual - French/German - school of tourism in Switzerland. Accredited program appeals to students from around the world and offers practical/theoretical training.

Universidad de Salamanca, Spain
Programs available relating to various sectors of the Tourism Industry.

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UK universities and colleges

Leeds Metropolitan University
Leeds Metropolitan University is situated near London and offers professional and postgraduate courses in Hospitality and Tourism Management.

Oxford Brookes University, On-line Education
Alternative BA or BSc joint honours degree in Hospitality Management Studies allows you to study Hospitality Management with a second subject at this Oxford, England, campus.

Scottish Hotel School
Students from around the globe come to study and prepare for advanced degrees in hotel, hospitality, and tourism at the Hotel School, which is highly respected in the hospitality and tourism industry.

Sheffield Hallam University
The School of Leisure & Food Management at the University has a wide variety of both undergraduate & postgraduate courses in hospitality, tourism, sports/recreation, and leisure management.

University of Brighton
The university offers course study leading to a Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management.

University of Ulster
This university in Ireland offers programs of study leading to a Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management and Hotel & Tourism Management and/or a Master's Degree in Hospitality Management.

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US universities and colleges

Boston University School of Hospitality Management
Located in one of the world's finest cities, Boston University offers a full-time, four-year bachelor's degree program in hospitality management. Field experience and internships are a part of the curriculum.

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
The Collins School of Hospitality Management at Cal Poly Pomona offers a four-year curriculum that leads to a Bachelor's Degree in Hotel & Restaurant Management.

California State University at Chico
Four-year degree offered in Recreation Administration with courses in Resort & Lodging Management and Tourism.

Canisius College
The Statler Hotel Program in Buffalo, NY, is a school of hospitality management incorporating study abroad as an integral part of its curriculum. Glion Hotel School's campus in Switzerland is the site used by Canisius.

Champlain College Hotel & Restaurant Management Program
Bachelor's or Associate's degrees in Hotel-Restaurant Management and AHMA-approved professional course certificates offered on this Burlington, Vermont campus.

City College of San Francisco
The Hospitality & Tourism Management program offers the following degrees: B.S. and B.A. in Hospitality & Tourism Management; Associate of Arts degrees; certificated courses in Hotel & Restaurant Administration; and Food & Wine courses.

Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration
The top-rated Hotel School at Cornell University offers several degrees in the hospitality management field: B.S., M.S., M.M.H., and Ph.D. Study abroad and management internship programs are available.

Drexel University
The Hotel and Restaurant Management (HRM) Department at DrexelUniversity prepares students for management positions in both lodging and food service facilities.

Faulkner State Community College
Located on Alabama's Gulf Coast, Faulkner offers Associate Degrees and certificated courses in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, and Pastry Baking.

Florida International University
Take a wide variety of Hospitality Management courses leading to a Bachelor's or Master's Degree. Certificate programs and several off-campus courses via video conferencing are also available.

Florida Metropolitan University
FMU’s Pompano Beach Campus offers an Associate in Science Degree in Hospitality Management and Bachelor of Science Degree in Hospitality Management.

Florida State University
The Dedman Department of Hospitality offers a Bachelor's degree. Areas of concentration include: Professional Golf Management, Resort & Condominium Management, and Senior Services Management.

Heritage College of Hospitality Management
The Heritage College of Hospitality Management is a distance learning Institution. You can earn a college degree in "Hotel and Resort Management" online, at a fraction of the cost of a traditional college.

HRT Alliance
Post-graduate diplomas can be earned through HRT Alliance's regular, modular, and Internet courses providing market-related curriculum, hands-on training, and real life industry experiences.

Institut de Management Hotelier International (IMHI )
Created by ESSEC's Graduate School of Management and Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration, IMHI's joint program leads to MBA in International Hospitality Management. Courses in France and NY.

Iowa State University
Courses in the department of Hotel, Restaurant & Institution Management lead to a Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, Master of Family and Consumer Sciences (MFCS), and a joint-major Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D).

James Madison University
James Madison University has the first hospitality program to be accredited by both ACPHA (The Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration) and AACSB (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), the symbols of status in the industry. To retain this credit, we continuously strive to provide a challenging and progressive course of study.

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
School of Culinary Arts, Tourism and Hospitality Programs offers programs in the areas of Culinary Arts Education, Tourism Education, and Hospitality Education.

Johnson & Wales University
As the world's largest foodservice educator, Johnson & Wales University houses both the Hospitality College and the College of Culinary Arts. Associate and/or Bachelor's degrees can be earned.

Kansas State University
The Department of Hotel, Restaurant, Institutional Management & Dietetics prepares graduates/postgraduates for managerial, educational, or research positions in food service and hospitality management or dietetics.

Michigan State University, School of Hospitality Business
Top-ranked business college-based hospitality school, Michigan State University School of Hospitality Business offers a B.S. degree and the new Michael L. Minor Master of Science degree in Food Service Management.

Mississippi University for Women, Culinary Arts Institute
Bachelor of Science degree program with minors in the following emphasis areas: entrepreneurship/small business development; food journalism; food art (food styling and photography); and nutrition/wellness.

New Hampshire College
Both hospitality and tourism degree programs are offered with B. S. Degrees in Hotel, Restaurant, or Tourism Management. An Associate Degree is offered in Culinary & Baking from the college's Culinary Institute.

New Mexico State University
Earn a B.S. Degree in Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism Management and/or a Master's Degree with an HRTM emphasis. Available, too, is the option of summer study in Switzerland with Hotel Institute Montreux.

New York University
There are a range of master's and undergraduate degree programs at the Center for Hospitality, Tourism, and Travel Administration, as well as courses leading to the Advanced Professional Certificate in Customer Service Management.

Northern Arizona University
Earn a bachelor's degree in hotel and restaurant management from the university's School of Hotel and Restaurant Management in Flagstaff.

Northwood University Michigan
Northwood University's program offers a wide variety of industry-approved courses leading to either an AA or BA degree in Hotel/Restaurant/Resort management.

Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma State University College of Human Environmental Sciences offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees in Hotel and Restaurant Management.

Parkland College
Associate degree (A.A.S.) offered in Restaurant Management and Hotel/Motel Management. Certificates (CER) are offered in Foodservice Management, Hotel/Motel Management, and Travel & Tourism.

Pennsylvania State University, University Park
The School of Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Management (HR & IM) offers a four-year degree at the University Park campus.

Purdue University
A bachelor's degree with specialization in food service, lodging, and tourism can be earned in Purdue's Restaurant, Hotel, Institutional, and Tourism Management Program.

Sinclair Community College
Located in Dayton, Ohio, the College's Department of Hospitality Management offers an Associate Degree program as well as a Culinary Arts Option.

Texas Tech University
Restaurant, Hotel & Institutional Management (RHIM) at Texas Tech University is one of the top programs in the nation. High departmental expectations along with a rigorous, leading-edge curriculum lead to an undergraduate experience diverse in its scope and responsibilities.

Trident Technical College
Trident Tech is located in Charleston, S.C., and its Division of Hospitality, Tourism, and Culinary Arts offers associate degree, diploma, and certificate programs.

University of Denver
The University offers a Bachelor's of Science or Arts degree in Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism Management and a Master's of Arts degree in Resort and Tourism Management Specialization.

University of Hawaii at Manoa
The School of Travel Industry Management (TIM) is located on the University of Hawai'i's Manoa campus on Oahu. The TIM School offers quality degree and professional educational programs including: Bachelor of Science Degree with emphasis on hospitality management, tourism management, or transportation management.

University of Houston's Conrad Hilton College of Hotel & Restaurant Management
On the campus of the University of Houston, the college offers both a Bachelor's degree in Hotel-Restaurant Management and a Master's degree in Hospitality Management.

University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Bachelor's & Master's degree programs integrate a variety of University courses in the humanities, social and physical sciences, with heavy concentration of business and hospitality/tourism study.

University of Minnesota
Students in the Department of Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Management are prepared for both Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degrees.

University of Missouri at Columbia
Undergraduate, four-year degree program in Hotel and Restaurant Management is offered. University planning includes future graduate studies and research.

University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Highly rated William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration offers undergraduate & postgraduate degrees in Hotel Operations, Casino Management, Restaurant Management, Culinary Arts, F & B, Tourism & Convention Administration.

University of New Orleans
Lester E. Kabacoff School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Administration (HRT) is part of the College of Business Administration. The School has graduated students in HRT for over 30 years and has a strong, industry experienced, and internationally diverse faculty.

University of North Texas
UNT's School of Merchandising and Hospitality Management prepares students to compete for jobs in fashion industry, retail merchandising, and hotel management.

University of San Francisco
The Hospitality Management Program at the University of San Francisco is "The Business School for Hospitality Management." San Francisco, long known as a world-class city with top-ranked hotels and restaurants, is a major convention and tourist destination. With the Wine Country nearby, the Bay Area is rich in resources for student research and employment/career opportunities.

University of South Carolina
At the School of Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism Administration, both undergraduate and graduate programs in Hospitality Management are available. The university is also known for its Institute for Tourism Research.

University of Tennessee
The Hotel & Restaurant Administration Program prepares students for both graduate and postgraduate degrees with a focus on foodservice administration, lodging systems, research, analysis, and industry trends.

University of Utah
B.A., B.S., and postgraduate degrees can be earned through the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism. A specialization degree in the field of Hospitality Management is also offered.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
The Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management offers baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral programs. Field study courses for credit are also available.

Washington State University
The University offers both a Bachelor's Degree in Hotel & Restaurant Administration and an MBA with hospitality emphasis.

Widener University, Chester, Pennsylvania
Widener's School of Hospitality Management programs lead to both B.S. and M.B.A. degrees; a bachelor's degree in Hospitality Administration is also offered for the working professional.

York County Technical College
This Maine college offers a Food Service Specialist Certificate Program, which is articulated with the Associate of Applied Science Degree Program in Culinary Arts.

Youngstown State University
Bitonte College of Health & Human Services at Youngstown State University offers a Hospitality Management Program that provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to be successful and competent in this fast-growing field. Students may earn an associate degree and/or a bachelor's degree with a major in hospitality management.

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The NJRA provides its members with access to professional consultants, newsletters, political representation, seminars and professional development, networking, trade show tickets, and more.

New Mexico Hotel & Motel Association
This trade association represents the state’s lodging industry, assisting with governmental affairs, marketing, hospitality operations services, conventions, technology, information, and member relations.

New Mexico Restaurant Association
The NMRA actively represents and promotes the foodservice industry in New Mexico. Many benefits are afforded, including membership in the National Restaurant Association.

New York - Empire State Restaurant and Tavern Association
This New York trade association serves the needs and promotes the positive image of on-premises alcohol beverage licensees, provides political representation, membership services, and education programs.

New York - Hotel Association of New York City
Represents NYC’s hotels in virtually every type of situation, from tourism to legislation to labor negotiations. The membership roster includes all of New York's leading hotels.

New York State Hospitality and Tourism Association
Includes members from almost all segments of the tourism industry, including lodging, amusement parks & attractions, museums, ski areas, historical sites, colleges & universities, and suppliers to the industry.

North Carolina Restaurant Association
Promotes and protects the state's $8 billion commercial foodservice industry and works with state and local government, regulatory agencies, and the consuming public.

Ohio Restaurant Association
The Association provides education, protection, and public relations benefits to its members in the Ohio restaurant industry.

Oklahoma Restaurant Association
The ORA identifies and solves the food industry problems of its members while meeting their business, networking, political, and educational needs.

Oregon Lodging Association
An on-line directory of lodging options in Oregon, divided by region and city, makes it easy to choose an appropriate location for your stay.

Oregon Restaurant Association
Serves the needs of Oregon’s hospitality industry, and provides educational programs, membership services, legislative & government relations, and promotes the industry for its membership.

Pennsylvania Restaurant Association
Represents, promotes, and educates members for the improvement and benefit of the restaurant and foodservice industry in Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania Travel Council
The leading trade association promoting and protecting the interests of the hospitality and tourism industry in Pennsylvania.

Puerto Rico Hotel & Tourism Association
Represents & informs more than 430 corporate members, including hotels, restaurants, tour companies, suppliers of hospitality goods and services, airlines, cruise lines and educational institutions in Puerto Rico.

South Dakota Innkeepers Association
The innkeepers of South Dakota have joined together to promote tourism and the hospitality industry. The Association also has a lobbyist protecting industry interests year round.

Tennessee Restaurant Association
The TRA is dedicated to promoting and protecting the restaurant industry in Tennessee. Site is under construction.

Texas Hotel & Motel Association
Represents the entire tourism and travel industry on a state government level and is devoted to improving the lodging industry through education and political action.

Texas Restaurant Association
Established to promote & represent the state’s very large and active restaurant industry and provide networking resources, insurance coverage, and access to free legal assistance related to the foodservice industry.

Vermont Lodging & Restaurant Association
Completely dedicated to the promotion and advancement of the hospitality and tourism industry in Vermont.

Washington State Restaurant Association
Represents the interests of the foodservice industry in Washington State and provides a variety of educational training, business assistance, and governmental relations services to members.

West Virginia Hospitality & Travel Association
WYH & TA is the official voice of the convention & visitors bureaus and the foodservice, lodging, and travel industries in the state.

Wisconsin Innkeepers Association
WIA, an active member of the American Hotel & Motel Association, works closely with related tourism organizations to encourage the continued growth and success of the tourism industry in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Restaurant Association
This association of foodservice businesses has joined together to protect, promote, and improve their individual operations as well as the restaurant industry as a whole in Wisconsin.

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magazines publications news

Chain Leader
This magazine targets senior management of chain restaurant companies worldwide and provides information about trends and happenings in the industry.

Cornell University Hotel & Restaurant Administration Quarterly
The undisputed leader in the hospitality field for more than 40 years. Vigorous research and illuminating case studies, the Quarterly analyzes industry issues and provides innovative, field-tested solutions.

Foodservice and Hospitality Magazine
Canada's hospitality business magazine with regional news items from across the country, profiles of foodservice trends in Canada, new products, retail ideas, tips, and industry trends.

Hotel Resource
Regular features of this free on-line newsletter include hospitality polls and the latest industry news.

Hotel-Online.com
Highly regarded and comprehensive hospitality industry on-line news site, with industry trends, discussion forums, and classified advertising.

Hotels Magazine
As the official publication of the International Hotel & Restaurant Association, Hotels Magazine serves the hotel market in 170 countries with news/finance stories; global hotel project information; trends in hotel design, operations, and food service.

International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management
An academically oriented journal dedicated to news about the hospitality business and the related industries of food, leisure, hotels, and tourism.

lodgingresearch.com
A sophisticated intranet/internet site, lodgingresearch.com provides on-line global hotel industry data, trends, and research information.

Nation’s Restaurant News
Nation’s Restaurant News provides coverage of restaurant and foodservice news, operations, trends, financials, and personnel in the U.S.A. Features include top story of the day, financial news, people on the move.

Restaurant Business
The latest restaurant industry news and information for commercial operators in the U.S. foodservice industry.

Restaurant Report
This hospitality-related resource site includes a free on-line weekly restaurant report and Top 100 Food Sites. Great source of information for restaurants and food-lovers!

Restaurants and Institutions
This site includes a year’s worth of articles from the print version of the magazine, including the Top 400 Chains and the Choice in Chains survey.

The Food Channel Hot Bytes
Major source for food trends and information on the Internet with links to hundreds of Web sites offering food-related information, products, and trends.

Wine Spectator
Everything you’d ever want to know about wine -- and wine-related news & information: wine news headlines, wineries, dining, travel, and much more!

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services and resources

American Hotel & Motel Assn., Educational Institute
The Educational Institute of the AH & MA is the world's largest source of quality training and educational materials for the lodging industry. The E. I. Professional Certification designations are distinctions of excellence in the lodging industry.

Eldred Training & Development Pty, Ltd.
Hospitality management specialists providing a wide range of services and products relating to management and consulting, recruiting, training, and executive search.

Emerald
On-line and subscription resources for management, academic and professional journals. Over 25,000 management articles dating back to 1989.

Fat Boy’s Favorite Links
Check out these favorite links of a “regular guy who spends an alarming percentage of his disposable income on dining out....”

Great Chefs
Profiles of great chefs by state and country and a tempting variety of recipes.

InterExchange
InterExchange is a private, non-profit organization which has been involved in international educational and cultural exchange for more than 30 years.

International Council on Hotel, Restaurant, & International Education
The International C.H.R.I.E. is a hospitality and tourism education network offering programs in hotel & restaurant, foodservice management, and the culinary arts while facilitating exchanges of information, ideas, research, products and services.

International Hotels Environment Initiative
IHEI provides information about global environmental trends and gives hotel-specific guidance on environmental issues.

International Society of Hospitality Consultants
The society provides professional guidance on hospitality industry issues to its members, enhancing the quality of consulting services internationally.

Napa Valley Online
Napa Valley guide to wine, wineries, food, restaurants and retailers.

NRA Education Foundation
The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation offers programs and services for career development from point-of-entry to the highest levels of professional achievement and recognition.

StarChefs.com
Industry news, books, recipes, regularly featured articles, archived information, special events, and more!

UNEP TIE
The United Nations Environment Program, a Division of Technology, Industry & Economics, is dedicated to sustainable tourism development.

WebFoodPros.com
Resources, information, and networking opportunities for professionals in the foodservice industry.

Women Chefs’ Resource Center
Networking site for women chefs with information about and for women professionals in the culinary industry -- restaurant news, culinary schools, workplace issues, resources, and much more.

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career resources

All Jobs UK
AlljobsUK.com is the first and only dedicated portal to every recruitment resource in the UK and by extension to every UK job on the Internet.

Career Services Center, University of Delaware
Useful information from a college career center. Look under “Job Seeking Skills” to find out about resume writing & cover letters, job search strategies, site visits/interviews, evaluating job offers, etc.

Cost-of-living calculator
A useful salary calculator and relocation guide from homefair.com.

Get ready for that interview!
Questions you can prepare to answer - and ask - during your interview. Also, tips on what questions NOT to ask, and other hints for a successful encounter.

Homefair.com
Premier site for home/community relocation tips, including the relocation wizard, salary calculator, moving calculator, free city and school reports, and more!

Job Search Tips
Advice from JOBTRAK on how to search for and land a job. This site has everything from networking and sample resumes/cover letters to interviewing and salary negotiations.

My Virtual Reference Desk
Best Professional Site” as the single best source for facts on the Web. Stocks, news headlines, word definitions & Thesaurus, and lots more!

Office Etiquette & Style, “Ask Annette”
“Dear Annette, Do I have to attend the company's annual.....?” Advice on common workplace situations such as “Chummy Boss,” “Bad Attitude,” and “Eager to Please.” Amusing & professional.

WetFeet.com
Gold mine of worthwhile career information! At the top, click on “Careers,” “Companies, “Industries,” “Salary.” Scroll down to “Visit the WetFeet Store,” & “Relocation Tools.” Don’t miss “City Profiles” & “Real People Profiles.”

What employers really look for in a resume...
Inside advice on how to write an effective resume by Wendy S. Enelow, Certified Professional Resume Writer.

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Catbert’s Anti-Career Zone
Humorous site for anyone who thinks building a career and looking for that perfect job is 100% “Serious Business”! Click on “Funny Stuff” and check out the “Catbert Salary Calculator” ... take a minute to explore!

“Something was lost in the translation!”
If it’s one of those days and you need a laugh or two, check out some of these signs and notices actually posted in hotels and restaurants around the world.

Uselessness of Food & Beverage
"Food itself is not useless. Au contraire!" Amusing and useful ... explore "Exploding Coke Cans," "Official Food of College Students," "Bunny Survival Test," and more.

“What to do with hotel soap...”
Funny series of notes written by a hotel guest to his maid about the little bars of soap in his London hotel room...this truly happened and was written up in the London Times!

www.fat-boy.com
Highly rated restaurant guide written by a talented NYC lawyer-writer with a passion for good food experiences! Satisfy your appetite for intelligent writing about food & restaurants by exploring this site.

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culinary schools

Academy of Culinary Arts
The Academy of Culinary Arts has a 16-month accelerated program leading to job placement. Credits earned enable students to transfer and earn a B.S. in Hotel, Restaurant & Institutional Management.

Atlantic Tourism and Hospitality Institute
ATHI has combined its many resources with those of the Culinary Institute of Canada (CIC) to create an international tourism and hospitality school on Prince Edward Island. The CIC is regarded by many as the premiere culinary school in Canada.

California Culinary Academy
Premier Culinary School in San Francisco Bay area with professional degree programs in Chef's Training and in Baking & Pastry Arts. Weekend classes also taught to those with a more casual interest in the culinary arts.

California School of Culinary Arts (CSCA)
Located in Pasadena, California, the School is affiliated with Le Cordon Bleu and offers a rich, tempting menu of course work, including both traditional and contemporary cooking methods.

Chef John Folse Culinary Institute
At home at Nicholls State University in Louisiana, the Institute is named after award-winning restaurant Chef John Folse. Students may prepare for both Associate and Bachelor’s Degrees in Culinary Arts.

Cooking & Hospitality Institute of Chicago
Courses leading to an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Culinary Arts are offered along with certificated programs in Professional Cooking, Restaurant Management, and Baking & Pastry Production, among others.

Culinary Arts Institute of Louisiana
The Institute offers an accelerated Associate Degree program; a Bachelor's degree in Restaurant, Tourism and Hotel Management by arrangement with Hawaii Pacific University; and exchange programs in France.

Culinary Institute of America
Located in Hyde Park, N.Y., the CIA offers associate degree programs in culinary arts and baking & pastry arts; bachelor's degree programs in culinary arts management; baking & pastry arts management; and continuing education.

Dubrulle International Culinary & Hotel Institute
Dubrulle is the largest private cooking school in Canada. Program completion results in the achievement of the "International Hospitality and Food Service Business Management Diploma."

Florida Culinary Institute
Florida Culinary offers accredited Culinary Arts and International Baking & Pastry programs, specialized Associate degrees, certificated classes, and accelerated training programs.

French Culinary Institute
Six-month (day) and nine-month (evening) programs in Classic Culinary Arts are offered at the school’s New York campus, teaching students all the fundamentals for mastering a classic culinary repertoire.

JNA Institute of Culinary Arts
Located in Philadelphia, the Institute has programs in Professional Cooking, Specialized Food Service Management, Culinary Arts/Restaurant Management, and courses for the food hobbyist.

Le Cordon Bleu
Le Cordon Bleu offers Certificate courses in basic, intermediate, and superior cuisine and pastry. Students graduate with Le Cordon Bleu's highest award, the Grand Diplome. Locations: Paris, London, and Tokyo.

Lyon School of Culinary Arts and Hotel Management
Three-year diploma program in Hotel & Restaurant Administration and Management based in Lyon, France. Continuing vocational training for professionals and training programs for amateurs are also offered.

New England Culinary Institute
Located in Vermont, the New England Culinary Institute has a well-rounded culinary program leading to Certificate, Associate, or Bachelor’s degrees.

Pennsylvania Culinary School
One of the largest Culinary/Hospitality Institutes in the U.S. with Associate Degrees in Culinary Arts, Pastry Arts, & Hotel/Restaurant Management.

Scottsdale Culinary Institute
Scottsdale Culinary Institute, affiliated with Le Cordon Bleu, is a fully accredited culinary school focusing on culinary education. It is located in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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Electronic version of the useful Guide to Cooking Schools published every year by Shaw Guides. Find school listings by keyword or browse listings by location, specialty, or tuition.

Texas Culinary Academy
An Associate Degree of Applied Science in Culinary Arts and/or Food & Beverage Management can be earned at this Culinary School in San Antonio, Texas.

Western Culinary Institute, Portland, Oregon
There is a specialized curriculum in this Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Program for job- and career-oriented students, yet all diploma graduates receive a diversified education in culinary arts.

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Algonquin College
Algonquin is located in Ontario, Canada and offers Diploma programs in Tourism & Travel, Hotel & Restaurant Management, and Culinary Management.

Bartending School of Ontario
The Bartending School of Ontario offers a comprehensive, individualized hands-on training program taught by experienced and licensed bartending instructors. Job placement assistance is available.

Georgian College
Located in Ontario, Canada, the college offers courses of study in Hospitality & Tourism, including Culinary Management, Food Preparation, Hotel & Resort Operation, and Administration.

Humber College
This 2-year college in Toronto, Canada offers a wide range of hospitality courses: Hospitality, Recreation & Tourism; Travel & Tourism; Hospitality Management; and Culinary courses. On-line study available.

Liaison College
Liaison College Cooking Schools and Business Schools are spread over several campuses in Ontario, Canada. There are three distinct programs: Cook Basic, Cook Advanced, and Hospitality Administration.

Professional Development Institute of Tourism
An accredited Hotel School in British Columbia, providing Hospitality Management Diploma and Certificate Programs.

Red Deer College
Located in Alberta, Canada, the college offers one-year certificates and two-year diplomas in Rooms & Marketing Management, Food & Beverage Management, and Accounting & Financial Management.

Regal Constellation College of Hospitality
Canadian college offering diploma programs in Hotel & Restaurant Operations and Culinary Arts at its Toronto campus. The College is a division of Regal Hotels International.

Ryerson Polytechnic University
Ryerson Polytechnic University’s School of Hospitality & Tourism Management is located in Toronto, Canada and offers a Bachelor of Applied Arts in Hospitality and Tourism.

University of Guelph
The Department of Hotel and Food Administration is part of the Bachelor of Commerce (B.Comm.) degree program available at this Canadian university.

Vancouver Premier College of Hotel Management
Hotel management certificates can be earned in many areas, including: Rooms Division, Marketing & Sales, F & B, Human Resources, Club Management, and more. Internships and practicums are offered overseas and locally.

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Adelaide Hospitality & Tourism School
Certificated courses in a wide variety of subjects from travel, tourism, hotel administration to tour guiding. The School, located in Southern Australia, also offers Internet-based on-line learning.

Alpine Center
Internationally recognized & accredited Associate Institute in Athens, Greece. Hotel & Tourism Management and Culinary Arts programs. Culinary Arts grads can transfer to Johnson & Wales or Bournemouth Universities to complete a Bachelor’s degree.

Australian International Hotel School
Leading management school for hospitality industry in the Australasian and Pacific Region offers university education & industry experience/training. It is affiliated with the Cornell University Hotel School & the RMIT University.

Canisius College
The Statler Hotel Program in Buffalo, NY, is a school of hospitality management incorporating study abroad as an integral part of its curriculum. Glion Hotel School’s campus in Switzerland is the site used by Canisius.

Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL)
The Lausanne Hotel School in Switzerland is known and respected for its International Hospitality Management and Management of Hotel Operations programs. Training, internships, summer, and postgraduate courses offered.

Glion Hotel School
Campuses worldwide with bachelor’s, associate, and certificate programs in all facets of hospitality management. The campus in Switzerland is associated with the Canisius College hotel program.

Hotel Institute Montreux (HIM)
One of Switzerland's leading hotel schools, H.I.M. offers international students a unique opportunity to learn the art of hospitality management at its source.

Institut de Management Hotelier International (IMHI)
Created by ESSEC's Graduate School of Management and Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration, IMHI’s joint program leads to MBA in International Hospitality Management. Courses in France and NY.

International College of Hotel Management
This college is a joint project of the Swiss Hotel Association (SHA), Le Cordon Bleu, and the Government of South Australia. Diplomas/Certificates are earned in International Hotel Management, Tourism, Bakery & Pastry Cooking.

International College of Tourism & Hotel Management
Located in Sidney, Australia, the college offers a Diploma of HospitalityManagement, a Bachelor’s of Business, Hospitality & Tourism, and a Master’s of Management, Hospitality & Tourism Management.

International Hotel Management Institute (IMI)
Located in Lucerne, Switzerland, the Institute’s varied programs lead to B.A. degree or IMI Diploma, Higher Diploma, Postgraduate Diploma, or Certificates in F & B and Rooms Division Management.

La Trobe University School of Hospitality & Tourism
Located near Albury, Australia, the university has an International Hotel School and offers graduate diplomas, Bachelor of Business, and post-graduate courses in Hospitality Management.

Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE
The Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality’s courses at the Institute lead to certificates and diplomas in the areas of Hospitality, Commercial Cookery, and Tourism.

Schiller International University
The International School of Tourism and Hospitality Management at Schiller is an innovative American university with its main campus in Florida and seven campuses in Europe.

School of Hotel Management, Neuchâtel, Switzerland (IHTTI)
This Hotel School offers a B.A. in International Hospitality and Tourism Management as well as a Higher Diploma or Diploma in Hotel Management and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Hotel Operations.

Southern Cross University
The University’s Hotel School operates as an integral part of one of Australia's leading five-star hotels, the Hotel Inter-Continental Sydney. A one-year Chef’s Apprenticeship course is also offered.

Swiss School of Tourism
The only bilingual - French/German - school of tourism in Switzerland. Accredited program appeals to students from around the world and offers practical/theoretical training.

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Leeds Metropolitan University
Leeds Metropolitan University is situated near London and offers professional and postgraduate courses in Hospitality and Tourism Management.

Oxford Brookes University, On-line Education
Alternative BA or BSc joint honours degree in Hospitality Management Studies allows you to study Hospitality Management with a second subject at this Oxford, England, campus.

Scottish Hotel School
Students from around the globe come to study and prepare for advanced degrees in hotel, hospitality, and tourism at the Hotel School, which is highly respected in the hospitality and tourism industry.

Sheffield Hallam University
The School of Leisure & Food Management at the University has a wide variety of both undergraduate & postgraduate courses in hospitality, tourism, sports/recreation, and leisure management.

University of Brighton
The university offers course study leading to a Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management.

University of Surrey
The University hosts the longest established and largest center for tourism and hospitality studies in England. A wide variety of courses leading to a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D degree are available.

University of Ulster
This university in Ireland offers programs of study leading to a Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management and Hotel & Tourism Management and/or a Master’s Degree in Hospitality Management.

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Boston University School of Hospitality Management
Located in one of the world’s finest cities, Boston University offers a full-time, four-year bachelor’s degree program in hospitality management. Field experience and internships are a part of the curriculum.

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
The Collins School of Hospitality Management at Cal Poly Pomona offers a four-year curriculum that leads to a Bachelor’s Degree in Hotel & Restaurant Management.

California State University at Chico
Four-year degree offered in Recreation Administration with courses in Resort & Lodging Management and Tourism.

Canisius College
The Statler Hotel Program in Buffalo, NY, is a school of hospitality management incorporating study abroad as an integral part of its curriculum. Glion Hotel School’s campus in Switzerland is the site used by Canisius.

Champlain College Hotel & Restaurant Management Program
Bachelor’s or Associate’s degrees in Hotel-Restaurant Management and AHMA-approved professional course certificates offered on this Burlington, Vermont campus.

City College of San Francisco
The Hospitality & Tourism Management program offers the following degrees: B.S. and B.A. in Hospitality & Tourism Management; Associate of Arts degrees; certificated courses in Hotel & Restaurant Administration; and Food & Wine courses.

Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration
The top-rated Hotel School at Cornell University offers several degrees in the hospitality management field: B.S., M.S., M.M.H., and Ph.D. Study abroad and management internship programs are available.

Drexel University
The Hotel and Restaurant Management (HRM) Department at DrexelUniversity prepares students for management positions in both lodging and food service facilities.

Faulkner State Community College
Located on Alabama’s Gulf Coast, Faulkner offers Associate Degrees and certificated courses in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, and Pastry Baking.

Florida International University
Take a wide variety of Hospitality Management courses leading to a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree. Certificate programs and several off-campus courses via video conferencing are also available.

Florida State University
The Dedman Department of Hospitality offers a Bachelor’s degree. Areas of concentration include: Professional Golf Management, Resort & Condominium Management, and Senior Services Management.

HRT Alliance
Post-graduate diplomas can be earned through HRT Alliance’s regular, modular, and Internet courses providing market-related curriculum, hands-on training, and real life industry experiences.

Institut de Management Hotelier International (IMHI )
Created by ESSEC's Graduate School of Management and Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration, IMHI’s joint program leads to MBA in International Hospitality Management. Courses in France and NY.

Iowa State University
Courses in the department of Hotel, Restaurant & Institution Management lead to a Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, Master of Family and Consumer Sciences (MFCS), and a joint-major Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D).

Johnson & Wales University
As the world’s largest foodservice educator, Johnson & Wales University houses both the Hospitality College and the College of Culinary Arts. Associate and/or Bachelor’s degrees can be earned.

Kansas State University
The Department of Hotel, Restaurant, Institutional Management & Dietetics prepares graduates/postgraduates for managerial, educational, or research positions in food service and hospitality management or dietetics.

Michigan State University, School of Hospitality Business
Top-ranked business college-based hospitality school, Michigan State University School of Hospitality Business offers a B.S. degree and the new Michael L. Minor Master of Science degree in Food Service Management.

Mississippi University for Women, Culinary Arts Institute
Bachelor of Science degree program with minors in the following emphasis areas: entrepreneurship/small business development; food journalism; food art (food styling and photography); and nutrition/wellness.

New Hampshire College
Both hospitality and tourism degree programs are offered with B. S. Degrees in Hotel, Restaurant, or Tourism Management. An Associate Degree is offered in Culinary & Baking from the college’s Culinary Institute.

New Mexico State University
Earn a B.S. Degree in Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism Management and/or a Master’s Degree with an HRTM emphasis. Available, too, is the option of summer study in Switzerland with Hotel Institute Montreux.

New York University
There are a range of master’s and undergraduate degree programs at the Center for Hospitality, Tourism, and Travel Administration, as well as courses leading to the Advanced Professional Certificate in Customer Service Management.

Northern Arizona University
Earn a bachelor’s degree in hotel and restaurant management from the university’s School of Hotel and Restaurant Management in Flagstaff.

Parkland College
Associate degree (A.A.S.) offered in Restaurant Management and Hotel/Motel Management. Certificates (CER) are offered in Foodservice Management, Hotel/Motel Management, and Travel & Tourism.

Pennsylvania State University, University Park
The School of Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Management (HR & IM)offers a four-year degree at the