The Only Tourism, Hospitality & Event Management program
at a top 5 university.

We are shaping the leaders that will propel our industries forward

AT HOME IN HOSPITALITY.

Our students come from a variety of backgrounds, but they all pursue studies in tourism, hospitality and event management because of the energy, excitement, and the community present in our industries.

OUR COURSEWORK GOES BEYOND THE CLASSROOM.

We’ve created a community atmosphere in the major that enables students to feel engaged in class, foster connections with their professors, and strengthen the interpersonal and leadership skills that are critical to excelling in their careers after graduation. Coursework is designed to empower students to become leaders, decision-makers, and entrepreneurs who create change in an ever-evolving industry. Welcome home.

600 hours

Our undergraduate students join the workforce with over 600 hours of industry experience to help propel their careers forward.

1st

The first university to offer a certificate in Artificial Intelligence & Data Analytics in Tourism, Hospitality & Event Management.

#5

2022 U.S. News & World Report Ranks UF No. 5 Among Top Public Universities

Our Academic Programs

Our Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management programs guide students to reach their career goals through industry-applicable classroom learning, hands-on experience, and networking opportunities with industry leaders. Our students graduate with the resourcess they need to make an immediate impact on any industry organization. Coursework is designed to empower students to become leaders, decision-makers, and entrepreneurs who create change in an ever-evolving industry. 

Undergraduate Degrees

Undergraduate Degrees

B.S. in Tourism, Hospitality & Event Management
B.S. in Tourism, Event & Recreation Management
Minor in Event Management
On-Campus and Online Programs

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Minors & Certificates

Minors & Certificates

Minor in Event Management
Certificate in Artificial Intelligence & Data Analytics in Tourism, Hospitality & Event Management (Undegrad & Graduate)

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Graduate Degrees

Graduate Degrees

Masters in Tourism and Hospitality Management (On-campus & Online)
PhD in Health & Human Performance - Specializing in Tourism, Hospitality & Event Management

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Excellence in Academics & Experience

Excellence in Academics & Experience

The tourism, hospitality & event management industries are founded upon creating exceptional experiences. Our degree programs mirror this philosophy and provides experiential course content that that will help our students secure jobs with industry leaders and distinguish our graduates from their peers. 

Experiential Learning with THEM Gaining Momentum

Where will your THEM degree take you?

Tourism, Hospitality, and Events is one of the most dynamic and fastest growing industries in the world, and is projected to continue to have high growth in the coming years. This global demand has resulted in major development in hotels, resorts, convention centers, venues, attractions, restaurants, and associated businesses that cater to the broader tourism, hospitality, and events industry. Our THEM alumni have used their degrees to go amazing places.

Alumni Career Spotlights

So, where can we take you?

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Eric Friedheim Tourism Institute

Eric Friedheim Tourism Institute

Through the Eric Friedheim Tourism Institude (EFTI), faculty collaborate with graduate students to develop research skills that address industry needs. EFTI's industry partners provide authenic data that fuel our graduate programs. 

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Our Faculty are Driven by Experience & Data

Our faculty are known not just for their groundbreaking research, but their innovative approaches to teaching and guiding the students who will be the future guiding forces in our industry.

Meet Our Faculty


Rachel J.C. Fu, PhD, CHE

Chair and Professor of the Department of THEM
Director of the Eric Friedheim Tourism Institute

Prior to her teaching career, Dr. Fu spent years working for a variety of tourism & hospitality businesses. She uses this industry experience to guide the direction of the THEM department, as well as provide her students with insight that goes beyond the textbook. Dr. Fu has published more than 188 papers, and her work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, ABC News, the Philadelphia Inquirer, Recommend Magazine, and UF News.

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Experience Inspiring Academics

Heather Gibson, PhD

Professor

Dr. Gibson teaches classes in leisure and tourism theory, and sport tourism. She also leads study abroad programs in Australia and Fiji with a focus on sustainability. She has published over 60 academic journal articles and has 20 years of academic research presentations. She has edited two books: Sport Tourism: Concepts and Theories, and Leisure and Aging: Theory and Practice.

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Evidence-Based Teaching

Andrei Kirilenko, PhD

Data Driven Decisions

Dr. Kirilenko currently teaches classes ion research methods and data analytics. He is increasingly involved in multidisciplinary studies, which include scholars in both natural and social sciences such as political and tourism research including analyzing data from social networks such as Twitter. He is currently compiling social media databases on other a variety of subjects including environmental effects on tourism and risk management.

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Professor

Rachel J.C. Fu, PhD, CHE

Chair and Professor of the Department of THEM
Director of the Eric Friedheim Tourism Institute

Prior to her teaching career, Dr. Fu spent years working for a variety of tourism & hospitality businesses. She uses this industry experience to guide the direction of the THEM department, as well as provide her students with insight that goes beyond the textbook. Dr. Fu has published more than 188 papers, and her work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, ABC News, the Philadelphia Inquirer, Recommend Magazine, and UF News.

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Experience Inspiring Academics

Contact an Advisor

Contact an Advisor

 

Do you have questions about our program or about your academic career? Send us an email!

Undergraduate Programs- THEMundergrad@hhp.ufl.edu

Graduate Programs - THEMgrad@hhp.ufl.edu

To contact your advisor or schedule an appointment with them visit our Academic Advising page!

Mailing Address 

University of Florida 
Department of Tourism, Hospitality & Event Management 
PO Box 118209
Gainesville, FL 32611 

Tel: (352) 294-1661 

Fax: (352) 846-6627 

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