WCU Hospitality and Tourism Management Program

🎓 Congratulations to our incredible Class of 2026 HTM graduates!

We celebrate not just the degrees you've earned, but the passion, resilience, and warmth you've brought to every internship, every service encounter, and every moment in the classroom. 🐾

From front-of-house operations to back-of-house management, from event planning to sustainable tourism, you are stepping into an industry that thrives on human connection — and you are more than ready. 👏

We are so proud of each and every one of you. Go out there and show the world what exceptional hospitality looks like. Go Cats! ✨

HT 436 Tourism Planning and Development - Social Media Marketing Project Presentations 🐾

HT 438 Capstone - SWOT Analysis Group Presentations 🐾

HT 436 Tourism Planning and Development - Travel Planning Project Presentations 🐾

Proud moment for our HTM program! 🎉

On April 28 and 30, senior students in Dr. Ethan Cheng's HT 438 capstone course presented their projects to the leadership team of the Asheville Hotel Group. 🐾

Over the course of the capstone project, our senior students engaged with industry mentors, collected and analyzed data, and developed strategic recommendations. ✨

Our deepest gratitude goes to Asheville Hotel Group, its leadership, and every manager and mentor who invested their time and knowledge in our students. 💜

On April 30, students in Dr. Ethan Cheng's HT335 Lodging and Resort Management class completed their Certification in Hotel Industry Analytics (CHIA) training and passed the CHIA exam. We could not be more thrilled for each and every one of them! Please join us in congratulating their incredible achievement. They are now CHIA-certified and business-ready students! Go Cats! 🎉

Winners of best mixology project in HT 437
Congratulations! 😍👏

What a wonderful HTM alumni panel on April 21! ✨

Hearing our panelists' journeys, your lessons learned, and your heartfelt advice reminded our students that the path ahead is full of possibilities. 🙌

Your willingness to come back, connect, and invest in the next generation speaks volumes about who you are. We are grateful for your support and look forward to continuing to grow this incredible community together. 🐾

A terrific field trip to the Mountaintop Golf & Lake Club on April 22!

We were glad to meet and connect with many WCU alumni there! Go Cats! Keep shining!

✨️Fantastic field trip to the Dollywood DreamMore Resort and Park on November 14✨️