MSHT at USC

09/23/2026

Meet MSHT Faculty member Michael Mathis. With 20+ years leading gaming, resort & hotel giants like MGM and Graduate Hotels, he brings real-world expertise as faculty in USC's Master of Science in Hospitality & Tourism program.

Learn from industry leaders that bring their experience to the classroom: https://bovardcollege.usc.edu/ht/faculty/michael-mathis/

08/19/2026

Delivery services offer immediate convenience and allow properties to provide on-demand dining without expanding operational complexity. While convenient on the surface, this change could have wider financial implications for hotel brands and how they maintain relationships with guests.

The rapid adoption of third-party delivery platforms has reshaped how guests dine during their stay, and for many hotels, the appeal is obvious.

08/07/2026

After hosting 560,000 fans at Sofi Stadium alone, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is estimated to have had an $892 million economic impact on L.A. County.

In the month since the FIFA World Cup 2026’s first whistle blew on June 11, soccer fans have ruled Los Angeles. Jersey-clad hoards have packed roaring

07/20/2026

Applications are now open for Spring 2027. Apply today to begin your next chapter and start classes in January.

https://bovardcollege.usc.edu/ht/apply/

07/20/2026

July is Park and Recreation Month, a time to celebrate the value that local, state, national, and community parks create in our communities! What is your favorite park to visit?

https://www.nrpa.org/events/july/

07/04/2026

Happy Independence Day to our HT students and faculty!

06/23/2026

The Final Application Deadline is quickly approaching! Apply by Tuesday, July 14, to start your MS in Hospitality and Tourism at the end of August.

https://bovardcollege.usc.edu/ht/apply/

06/08/2026

World Oceans Day is celebrated annually on June 8 to raise awareness of the conservation efforts of the world’s oceans. French Polynesia, a tourism hotspot, has the largest Marine Protected Area in the world. By integrating ocean protection into its long-term tourism development strategy, French Polynesia is an example of how ocean conservation and tourism can complement each other.

By caring for its oceans, French Polynesia also draws visitors to its 118 islands. The Islands of Tahiti can serve as a model for merging conservation with tourism.

05/15/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 Master of Science in Hospitality and Tourism graduates! Our graduates are prepared to navigate to their next destinations and apply their skills to lead in the hospitality and tourism industry.

On the morning of Friday, May 15, 2026, excited family, friends, and loved ones gathered in McCarthy Quad on USC’s University Park Campus to celebrate their graduating students’ accomplishments at the Bovard College commencement ceremony.

05/08/2026

Seven days to go, graduates!✌️