Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management

Where are you traveling🛳️✈️to this summer?

In this exclusive interview, kenmuskat President of Scenic Group USA and Latin America Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours shares how ultra-luxury cruise lines stand out from the competition and create unforgettable guest experiences. The ultra-luxury cruise industry is redefining what it means to travel.

Read the full article from this C-Suite Roundtable and learn more about our Cruise Line Management program at the link in bio.

Which would you choose… Helicopter 🚁or submarine tour?

“It’s more of an emotional ROI”

In this snippet, James A. Rodriguez, President and CEO of shares how guest expectations shift on the luxury side of the cruise industry, where experience and connection matter just as much as value.

This conversation is from our C-Suite Roundtable, a conversation bringing together industry leaders shaping the future of the cruise industry.

Ready to chart your course in cruise line management? Visit the link in bio and apply today.

A 7-course Chinese-Italian fusion pop-up in Broward? I need that in my life...

Diego Ng ‘08 of and professor Dr. Andrew Moreo .cornicione are joining forces to bring you an unforgettable culinary experience for one night only at the Chino Italiano Pop-Up Dinner.

🎟️ Reserve your seat today at the link in bio
http://go.fiu.edu/chinoitalianodinner

📍 Temple Street Eatery | Ft. Lauderdale, FL
📅 Tuesday, June 30, 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

For only $85 a person, guests enjoy a seven-course experience, with cocktail pairings curated by Gabe Urrutia  and the Bacardi Center of Excellence Bartender’s Guild

This menu brings together the Chinese Venezuelan cuisine of Diego Ng ‘08 , Chef & Founder of Temple Street Eatery, and Italian artisanal pizza expertise of Dr. Andrew Moreo, Associate Professor at and Founder of Dr. Cornicione .cornicione

The FIU Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management Alumni Network Board, part of the McKibbon ‘75 Alumni Experience, alongside Board Director Michelle Jean ‘07 is proud to bring this unique dining experience to life.

Special thanks to Carmine’s Gourmet Market  and Soto Sake  for their support.

FIU is bringing hospitality and tourism back to the community, right here in South Florida.

At the GMCVB’s annual State of the Travel & Tourism Industry event, and our Dean, .cheng, spoke about the impact of the South Beach Wine & Food Festival® on South Florida.

Once a year, South Beach transforms into a massive experiential learning laboratory where students level up their skills and expertise, all while supporting an economic engine that brings millions of dollars to the local community.

This 25-year tradition has generated more than $46 million to date in support of FIU, giving 1,500+ students the opportunity to work this incredible event year after year. From the businesses launched to the alumni who now help run the Festival, SOBEWFF® has been part of the story since its inception at our very own Biscayne Bay Campus back in 1997.

Head to the link in our bio to learn more about the Festival, and apply now to get involved.

Apply now to FIU’s Cruise Management programs.

This excerpt featuring Christopher Prelog, President at Windstar Cruises, is from our inaugural C-Suite Roundtable, an intimate conversation between 5 Cruise executives.

Panthers in the spotlight, on and off camera. 🎥🐾

Go behind the scenes of with competition winner Leia Cadiz whose black bean brownie recipe, Fuego en la Sombra, earned her a guest appearance on the Channel 7 News segment.

From developing the dish to sharing it with viewers at home, Leia had the chance to showcase her hospitality management skills on a major platform.

Interested in applying to our Restaurant & Culinary Management program? Visit the link in our bio.