College of Coastal Georgia Hospitality and Tourism Management

08/12/2026

Alumni making waves!!! Congratulations to Denise Dees on being named the Rising Rookie of the year.

We are so proud of our alumni, please reach out to Dr Warner to share the waves you are making.

07/31/2026

Check out this ranking by Newsweek - CCGA named one of the best colleges for women in America.

College of Coastal Georgia has been recognized for its coastal charm, affordability, vibrant campus and veteran friendly atmosphere, among other things.

07/28/2026

CCGA alumni, the Jekyll Island Convention Center has a full-time job opening for an Event Coordinator. This is a great opportunity for a recent graduate.

POSITION: Event Coordinator REPORTS TO: General Manager FLSA STATUS: Salary Exempt Immediate hire Position Summary Provides professional client service and support in the planning, organization and coordination of events within Jekyll Island Convention Center and monitors the logistics of these even...

05/16/2026

2026 Culinary Alumni already making waves. can be seen at offering fresh spices and home made goodies. Stop by and say hi Thursday-Monday between 11 and 8.

05/08/2026

Congrats to James , Izzy, Carson and Connor on your graduation today. We really do have some amazing students.

04/17/2026

Senior Spotlight: Izzy Lowrey
Hometown: Rydal, GA

When will you Graduate? May 2026

Favorite HTM Class? Hospitality Law

Dream Job: Wedding/ Event Planner


Where do you plan to go after college? Internship with Disney

Dream travel location: Greece

Favorite part of the HTM program: The community and everyone is looking out for each other!

Why would you recommend the HTM program at the College of Coastal Georgia?
You will not have this one on one learning experience anywhere else. The professors are so invested in your success!

Note from her professor: Izzy has been a force since coming to CCGA. She will surely carve her own path and succeed in whatever area she pursues.

04/04/2026

Congrats to James Nave and Izzy Lowery on their hall of fame inductions and Connor on being nominated for unsung hero.

03/24/2026

Senior Spotlight!
James Nave
Hometown: Savannah
When will you Graduate? Spring of 2026

Favorite HTM Class? Conference and Meeting Management

Dream Job: Bakery Owner

Where do you plan to go after college? Culinary at Savannah Technical College

Dream travel location: My dream travel location is Germany’s Schwarzwald (Black Forest).

Favorite part of the HTM program: My favorite part is being able to build connections with the professors and students through the small classes.

Why would you recommend the HTM program at the College of Coastal Georgia? I would recommend the HTM program because the small classes allow us to dig deeper into the material and have better discussions in class that make them even more enjoyable.

Note from the professors: It has been a lot of fun seeing James grow into who he is today. He is always quick with a response and a helping hand. Not one to stand idly by while others are doing the work. James will be missed in our classrooms but we look forward to all the delicious treats he allows us to "taste test".

03/17/2026

02/25/2026

Senior Spotlight
Carson Ray
Hometown: Monroe, Ga
When will you Graduate? May of 2026

Favorite HTM Class? Crisis Management

Dream Job: Ministry/ Christian Communicator/ Clothing Brand Owner

Where do you plan to go after college? I plan to stay here and
(hopefully) work at The GP as one of the college ministry directors!

Dream travel location: I don’t have one place, but I would love to live on a sailboat and travel from place to place!

Favorite part of the HTM program: My favorite part of the HTM program has been the community I’ve met in these classes. You get to really know your classmates, and they soon became some of my closest friends!

Why would you recommend the HTM program at the College of Coastal Georgia? I would recommend the HTM program at CCGA solely because of the people you will meet. Yes, you will learn extremely important things in these classes, but you will also learn so much about life from the people you will be surrounded by

Note from the professors: We are excited to see where the future takes Carson. We are sure she will achieve her goals and then some.