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Virginia Tech Howard Feiertag Dept of Hospitality and Tourism Management

The Howard Feiertag Dept of Hospitality & Tourism Management is 1 of 7 departments in the Pamplin College of Business.

We offer undergraduate programs, PhD programs, opportunities for dual majors, and an accelerated Masters program to earn a MSBA degree. The HTM Department is comprised of experienced staff and faculty members who work with approximately 450 active HTM majors. The Department has a reputation of ranking in the top five Hospitality and Tourism Management programs worldwide and is also considered a tier one recruiting school.

04/07/2026

Class of 2026, your next chapter is almost here 🎓

Before graduation, we invite you to come together one more time to celebrate your time at Pamplin and the transition to alumni at the New Alumni Launch Party.

📍 540 Social
📅 Thursday, April 9
🕔 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Seniors who register before the event can attend for free: aimsbbis.vt.edu/launchparty26

Tickets at the door will be $10, and guests are welcome for $10. Faculty and staff are also invited to attend at no cost.

It will be an evening of food, drinks, and time to connect with friends, classmates, and the Pamplin community as you prepare for what’s next.
We hope to see many of you there as we celebrate the Class of 2026 🧡

03/03/2026

Experiential learning is more than theory — it’s intentional design in action.

At the Virginia Tech Howard Feiertag Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management Chef Lab, students don’t just study hospitality — they live it. Pamplin faculty have created an immersive environment where students take ownership of real-world culinary operations while applying lessons in budgeting, strategic planning, and team leadership.

“Our students are preparing for careers in hospitality, and in almost every area they’ll enter, they’ll encounter food and beverage,” said Dave Yanisko. “The goal of the course is to get our students acquainted with culinary operations while learning to problem-solve and communicate — which may be the most important thing we are doing in this lab."

By combining hands-on culinary training with industry-recognized certifications like ServSafe, the course reflects the Pamplin College of Business commitment to preparing students with both the competence and confidence to lead from day one.

Learn more about how experiential learning is shaping the next generation of hospitality leaders:
🔗 https://news.vt.edu/.../01/pamplin-htm-chef-lab-class.html

02/27/2026

That’s a wrap for Giving Day 2026! Together, we’re moving boldly into what’s next – and it’s all thanks to YOU! Thank you being part of the Virginia Tech Howard Feiertag Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management and leading the way this !

02/24/2026

The PCMA Foundation Spring Scholarships are now open! 🎉

With awards ranging from $3,500–$7,500, these scholarships support undergraduate and graduate students pursuing careers in the business events industry. Opportunities are available for students at every stage — from early undergrad through graduate study.

• Roy B. Evans Scholarship – For undergraduate students at any stage of study. Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program. $7,500 tuition award. Up to 2 recipients.
• Legacy Society Scholarship – For undergraduate students in their final year preparing to enter the workforce. $3,500 tuition award. Up to 3 recipients.
• Foundation Scholars Program – For undergraduate students (all years) seeking tuition support and deeper industry engagement. $3,500 tuition award. Up to 5 recipients.
• Continuing Education Scholarship – For graduate students advancing their education in the business events industry. $3,500 tuition award. Up to 3 recipients.

🗓 Application Deadline: March 31
📩 Notifications: Late April
👉 https://www.pcma.org/scholarships/

Don’t miss this chance to invest in your future and reduce financial barriers to your education!

02/19/2026

We are in the final hours. We need your support! Every donation counts and all it takes is $5. Follow the link below!

https://givingday.vt.edu/amb/HTMannualfund

02/18/2026

Today's the Day! Giving Day is here and we need your support! Every donation counts and all it takes is $5. Follow the link below or QR code to send your donation directly to the HTM Annual Fund and use as many email addresses as you have.

Students - join us TONIGHT in Wallace 340 from 7pm-9pm for our Game Day for Giving Day event! All it takes is one Giving Day donation for food, games, and $200+ in prizes. Alumni, Family, Friends, & Supporters - stay tuned throughout the next 24 hours to see how your support can make an even bigger impact on our department.

https://givingday.vt.edu/amb/HTMannualfund

02/10/2026

🍽 In the kitchen, students cook up career readiness.

Each semester, students in the Howard Feiertag Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management, part of the Pamplin College of Business, take the Culinary Operations Management/Chef Lab course taught by instructor Dave Yanisko while they learn recipes ranging from soups and salads to protein entrees and desserts.

Chef Lab – Real World skills with each meal cooked.
Check it out! 👉 https://news.vt.edu/articles/2026/01/pamplin-htm-chef-lab-class.html

02/05/2026

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11/21/2025

R.B. Pamplin Professor Nancy Gard McGehee recently returned from North-West University in Potchefstroom, South Africa, where she led three research-oriented workshops with faculty and graduate students in the program. The gracious tourism faculty and administrators at NWU also hosted her on a game drive in a nearby preserve. Later, Nancy met with other Virginia Tech faculty and tourism Industry experts in Cape Town.

In addition to the academic experience, she learned other fun stuff like: did you know that a baboon’s bite is stronger than a lion’s? Don’t worry, no faculty were injured during the learning of this fun fact! Also, when a penguin molts, it takes 22 days. During that time, they cannot go into the water to feed, so they have a big gorge-fest before the molting starts (kind of like Thanksgiving!). Last one: when you see a warthog, don’t yell “WARTHOG!” if you want other people to see it as well. :-)

11/11/2025

📆 Last week, students in HTM 3484: Socio-Cultural Impacts of Tourism, led by course instructor Dini Hajarrahmah, visited the Blacksburg Museum & Cultural Foundation (BMCF) / Alexander Black House — and they absolutely loved it! 🧡

👉 The visit offered a meaningful opportunity for students to connect classroom concepts with the local community right here in Blacksburg. As part of their assignment, “Reimagine Blacksburg Tourism,” students created one-day trips showcasing BMCF and reflected on the potential socio-cultural impacts their tours could have on the community.

A heartfelt thank you to the BMCF team — Executive Director Diana Francis, and Museum Exhibits & Events Assistant Allison Roach and Museum Assistant Kayla Crowder — for welcoming our students, giving them an engaging tour, and supporting this experiential learning opportunity. We look forward to continuing this wonderful partnership in future semesters! 👏

10/31/2025

HTM Students Present at the Pamplin First-Year Paper Event

Today, our HTM PhD students participated in the Pamplin College of Business First-Year Paper Presentation Event, showcasing their emerging research and academic growth.

We are proud to highlight two excellent presentations from our second-year PhD students:
- Yueming Guo (advised by Dr. Xiang and Dr. Kim)– “The Double-Edged Sword of Transparency: An Exploratory Study of Prepared Food Disclosure and Customer Satisfaction”
- Hoyoung Shin (advised by Dr. Nicolau) – “Promotional Signals, Spillover Effects, and Strategic Asymmetries in Airline Competition”

We were delighted to have strong support from our HTM faculty, including Dr. Phil Xiang (Department Head), Dr. Nancy McGehee, Dr. Juan Luis Nicolau, Dr. Manisha Singal, Dr. Eojina Kim, Dr. Florian Zach, and Dr. Shaniel Bernard, who joined us to engage with the presentations.

Congratulations to our presenters for their thoughtful research work, and sincere thanks to our faculty for fostering such a supportive environment!

Address

295 West Campus Drive, Wallace Hall 362
Blacksburg, VA
24061

Telephone

+15402315515

Website

http://www.htm.pamplin.vt.edu/

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