UTRGV Hospitality and Tourism Management

04/15/2024

Have any summer plans? Consider going on a short-term study abroad in Cancun! See the flyer for more details.

11/22/2023

As the semester is coming to an end, it's time to think about your future plans, whether it be your career or internships. Hilton has many opportunities in Addison, TX for both students and graduates. Check out the flyer to see if any aligns with your career goals.

09/29/2023

This October in Dallas the Latino Hotel Association will be holding a conference and want 4 of you to attend‼️👏 TODAY is the deadline to apply to this conference! This opportunity will give you a chance to create connections within the business. This is also great for those of you with a major in business administration. If you are interested in going, you will need to send a short paragraph including:

1) how going will benefit you
2) why you are interested
3) and how you will help the club

Send it to the HOST Club at UTRGV email: [email protected] If you are selected more information will be provided 😁😁😁

09/28/2023

05/01/2023

HOST 4314 Wine and Beverage Appreciation students took a field trip to Mission, TX. First stop was 5x5 microbrewery, where students got a tour of facility. The next stop was Jitterz Coffee Bar, where students had an opportunity to see different varieties of coffee beans and coffee styles.

04/05/2023

Instructor Eva Paschal of our HOST 4314 Wine and Beverage Appreciation course take students to Boqueron, an upscale wine and tapas bar in Brownsville. Executive Chef Uribe and Sommelier Vanessa Trevino-Boyd gave students a wonderful tour of the facility. Students gained a whole new perspective for the complexity of running a successful business and better understanding of running food and beverage operation.

University hospitality and tourism students from the Upper Rio Grande Valley traveled to the Lower Valley recently to get a taste of the real world, so to speak.

03/20/2023

Are you interested in studying a semester in Dubai? Join our info session TOMORROW morning, hosted by The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management, to see if it's a good fit for you!

Date: Tuesday, March 21
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Zoom link - https://utrgv.zoom.us/j/6018468329

If you have any questions, please DM or contact HOST Club at UTRGV

03/13/2023

The Omni Homestead Resort, America’s First Resort, is undergoing a $140 million renovation. Once the hotel re-opens to full capacity next summer, they will be in need of 15 Resort Leaders in Development, an 18-month rotational program that serves as a precursor to a management role within our company. This property is the first and only property to have this Resort Leader in Development position. When you successfully graduate from the program, they guarantee you will get to go to one of their top three Omni properties. There are some great perks listed below. Housing will be provided at a very low cost, associates will receive discounts on LOTS of activities, and…it’s in the middle of nowhere!

If you want to experience a change of pace, love the outdoors, and want to learn from the best, THIS is the opportunity for you!

01/31/2023

The Intercollegiate Global Conference will be taking place from February 6 to February 10 online. Our hospitality students are able to attend this for free!
If you are interested, please DM or contact HOST Club at UTRGV.

The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) is committed to growing business for hotels and their partners, and is the industry& #0 ...

11/16/2022

Stop by and support the HOST Club TODAY from 11AM to 3PM by buying hotdogs and hot cheetos with cheese! 🌭

11/16/2022

Today is the LAST day to register for the Court of Master Sommelier introductory course and examination!

Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/U7D1X143Wn

There is limited seating, so register now! We are accepting on a first come first serve basis.

In this two-day course, students will study the major wine regions and beverages of the world, gain experience tasting, describing, and evaluating wine, and learn about hospitality and proper wine service standards. All courses are taught exclusively by Master Sommeliers and culminate in a written,....

11/15/2022

UTRGV Hospitality students visited the newly opened, upscale 'Boqueron Tapas+Wine' bar in downtown Brownsville. The group was greeted by Director of Operations/Sommelier, Vanessa Trevino Boyd and Executive Chef Eugenio Uribe. Ms. Boyd, who has extensive experience in hospitality operations, designed a very unique and innovative wine menu for Boqueron. The wine list is customer friendly, organized by easy to follow descriptions. For example, Red Wine, Lively, Fragrant, Juicy or Red Wine, Earth, Mineral, Spice.
Chef Uribe created an amazing selection of tapas that complement the wine selection. Students learnt what tapas are, and tasted some of the delicious culinary creations, including authentic Spanish Tortilla (potato and egg open face omelet, consumed at room temperature) served with pickled onion and garlic aioli, and other house specialties. The tour included the business aspect of running a food and beverage operations.
At the end of the tour one of our students, who lives in Brownsville, applied for the job to assist the chef with food preparation.