DEPARTMENT OF HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT

Professional Development

The Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management, through the Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Stetson Coleman Forum for Entrepreneurial Excellence sponsor seminars and workshops designed for owners and operators of local hospitality and tourism firms. These programs are evidence of our commitment to becoming a key partner in the Low Country's hospitality and tourism economy. Attendance at no less than four programs is required (generally at no to little cost) of students enrolled in the concentration. They will afford you the opportunity to hear leading authorities address real-needs of the industry as well as opportunity to interact and network with local hospitality and tourism professionals.

Upcoming Events Include

1. April 18, 2008, Dr.Daniel R. Fesenmaier, Professor and Director, National Lab for Tourism and eCommerce, Temple University, will give a talk on Tourism and the Internet. Location: Room 218 in Beatty Center at 12:00-1:00PM.
   
2. August 18th, 2008, Professional Etiquette Series: What They Did Not Teach You in Business School Part I: First Impressions, given by Cindy Grosso. Location: The Renaissance Hotel on Wentworth St. from 9-11:00AM. Free to students.
3. September 15th, 2008, Professional Etiquette Series Part II: Power Etiquette, given by Cindy Grosso. Location: The Renaissance Hotel on Wentworth St. from 9-11 AM. Free to students.
4. October 20th, 2008, Professional Etiquette Series Part III: The Attitude of Success, given by Cindy Grosso. Location: The Renaissance Hotel on Wentworth St. from 9-11 AM. Free to students.
5. November 10th, 2008, Professional Etiquette Series Part IV: Personal Savvy for Professional Success, given by Cindy Grosso. Location: The Renaissance Hotel on Wentworth St. from 9-11AM. Free to students.
6. Demember 15th, 2008, Professional Etiquette Series Part V: The Art of Listening, given by Cindy Grosso. Location: The Renaissance Hotel on Wentworth St. from 9-11AM. Free to students.
7. January 12th, 2009, Professional Etiquette Series Part VI: Professional Style, given by Cindy Grosso. Location: The Renaissance Hotel on Wentworth St. from 9-11AM. Free to students.

Past Events Include

1. January 31st 2007, “Charting Your HTM Career” Danni Williams, General Manager of Renaissance Hotel, 68 Wentworth St.
2. March 1st 2007, "Career Planning" Terri Hack, Managing Director of Wild Dunes, Wachovia Auditorium
3. March 15th 2007, "White House Event Manager" Michele Brand, Public Speaker/Educator, Wachovia Auditorium
4. March 23rd 2007, Sam Veneziano, Beatty 218 (10AM) and Beatty 320 (11AM)
5. March 29th 2007, "Young Guns Seminar", Wachovia Auditorium
6. April 6th 2007, "The Development of Upper-King Street: Views from the Developer", Randall Goldman, Managing Partner of Patrick Properties, 442 King Street (in front of Fish Restaurant)
7. April 16th 2007, "Making an Impression: How to Get Noticed, Get Hired, Get Promoted in Event Management!", Beatty Center 220
8. September 11th 2007, "Entrepreneurial Insight for Aspiring Restaurateurs" Panel discussion moderated by Joe Norton. The panelists includes: Mark Cumins, the founder of T-Bonz Restraurant Group. Randy Marvin, the founder of Gillian's Steamer & Raw Bar Restraurants. Skip Condon, the founder of Condon Food Company. Location and Time: Tate Center 207 at 4-5:15pm
9. September 12th 2007, "Immigration Services" Lawrence Needle, Chairman of Immigration Law Subsection of South Carolina Bar. Location & Time: Beatty Center 214 at 3-3:15pm
10. September 17th 2007, "Your Career in Hospitality" Danni Williams, General Manager/Marriott. Location & Time: Renaissance Hotel at 10-11am
11. November 7th 2007, Melinda Patience from Telegical Systems, will talk about her work and life as a research analyst, Beatty Center 304
12. November 14th 2007, Nancy Heronemus from Priceline.com will talk about priceline and online travel agencies, Beatty Center 304

Professional Etiquette Series

The College of Charleston, through its Coleman Forum for Entrepreneurship and the Charleston School of Protocal and Etiquette offers a five part program designed to improve one's people/relational skills. Known as an expert in the field, Ms. Cynthia Grosso, who facilitates the program has been featured on the Dr. Phil show, authors several columns on business etiquette and is a regular guest of radio talk shows. This series is free to students.