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Hospitality and Tourism Management
Hospitality and Tourism Management
Dream of shaping experiences? Our Hospitality and Tourism Management program provides you with firsthand experience in one of the world’s fastest-growing and in-demand industries. Dive in with experts right in the heart of Florida’s Historic Coast. Work with knowledgeable faculty and industry experts who will help you discover your passions in the industry. With courses that blend business with culture and hands-on internships, you're not just learning the necessary skills for a career in the field; you're experiencing everything the program has to offer in one of the most ideal locations available.
Be Part of the Experience
Be Part of the Experience
Our Hospitality and Tourism Management program involves you in an immersive and real-world education combining business management, cultural insights, and hands-on experience. Whether you’re studying global tourism trends or the art of creating memorable guest experiences, you’ll be gaining knowledge that matters. With options to add a Spanish or French certificate, you will gain skills to stand out in a field with increasing demand and have the confidence to pursue one of many career opportunities.
You’ll put your learning into action with 120 hours of real industry experience. Through guided work opportunities with our hospitality and tourism partners, you’ll gain practical skills, build your resume, and discover what part of the industry excites you most.
Through our Core Curriculum, choose from more than 100 specially designed classes based on your passions to shape your growth as a person and a professional, developing the skills that make you ready to take on the world. Every course, every internship, and every experience brings you closer to a career that’s impactful and rewarding.
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“My central passion is hospitality and creating meaningful experiences for people through service and leadership. After graduation, I will continue building my career in the hotel industry... Flagler helped shape this passion by giving me both academic knowledge and real-world experience to understand how every detail in hospitality affects people.” – Randy Giglio ‘26
Hospitality and Tourism Management News
Hospitality and Tourism Management News
Over spring break, while many college students opted for rest and relaxation, Flagler College students packed their bags and headed north - not for vacation, but for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
A team of Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) students from Flagler College emerged victorious in the 2025 Lion’s Cage competition, impressing judges with their innovative business solution to a long-standing campus nuisance: parking availability.
In a departure from traditional capstone projects, two honors students from Flagler’s Hospitality & Tourism Management (HTM) program set a new precedent for collaborative academic endeavors at the College.
The Columbia Restaurant in St. Augustine is more than a popular dining establishment. For locals, it’s a historic landmark, and for Flagler College, it’s been a pivotal community partner in elevating the opportunities available through the Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) Program.
“It’s fun, you get a lot of practical experience, and it is a lot of hard work, but it’s so rewarding! I am so happy I chose to come here because I originally planned to earn my degree online, but the hands-on experience at Flagler completely changed my perspective. You don’t just learn the theory in class. You get to go out and see it in action.” – Rachel Castillo ‘25
Podcast: Breaking Eggs - Hospitality and Tourism
Made for This
Made for This - Hospitality and Tourism at Flagler College
Watch student Rachel Castillo discuss how this program shaped her story. From close on-campus experiences with your professors to helping run premier cabaret events in New York City, see how this program rewards you with personal and professional knowledge beyond the traditional classroom setting.
Career Outcomes
Career Outcomes
Ready to build a career where every day is an adventure? Check out some pathways below and then visit our Career Development Center page to discover more:
- Event and Festival Planning
- Travel and Tourism Coordinator
- Hotel Management
- Food and Beverage Manager
- Marketing and Public Relations
Meet Our Faculty
Meet Our Faculty
In this video, Dr. Zachary Cole explains why Flagler College is the ideal location for an experiential education in hospitality and tourism management.
A Campus that Inspires. An Education that Transforms.
Receive a personalized education and close connections with faculty by participating in internships, real-world research, and hands-on programs like FlagSHIP. Get the most value and lifelong connections for your money. Join like-minded students and on-campus organizations while being centered in a landmark location like none other.
Learn more by visiting our Tuition and Fees page and by viewing our Financial Aid team and scholarship options to the right.
