About Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourism
Department Overview
Welcome to the new Arch H. Aplin III ’80 Department of Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourism in the Texas A&M University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Here, you will receive an industry-focused education needed for shaping your career in leading and quickly evolving fields.
As some of the largest industries and employers in the state, nation and world, the demand for skilled and capable individuals continues to increase. Our department strives to fulfill those needs by providing students with a world-class education that equips them with the knowledge, understanding and skills to be leaders in hospitality, hotel management and tourism.
We offer both undergraduate degrees and graduate degrees as well as minors and certificates, allowing students to expand and strengthen their education. Our faculty and staff bring real-world experience to the classroom and provide support throughout each student’s educational journey.
Mission
We foster student success and support, societal and community impact, and industry engagement. Our internationally recognized, interdisciplinary faculty create, disseminate and apply knowledge to benefit students, stakeholders and partners locally and globally. We conduct innovative research and deliver high impact student-centered experiences.
Vision
We are reimagining and elevating hospitality through innovation and excellence.
Values
We value experiential learning and transferable skills to prepare leaders, scholars and global citizens who make positive contributions, are problem solvers, and deliver excellent service through the Texas A&M Core Values of Respect, Excellence, Integrity, Selfless Service, Loyalty and Leadership. We educate, mentor and develop the next generation of leaders who make positive impacts on hospitality, tourism and recreation. We enhance the student experience through our applications of innovation, research and technologies. We celebrate the rich history, culture and values of our department, and promote hospitality by partnering with industry and with communities.
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