FIU Hospitality Exec Ed: Training, credentials, and growth for industry pros.
03/25/2026
Tonight in Sunny Isles Beach, Dale Gomez will be part of BEYOND THE CHATBOT: The Rise of Agentic AI for Travel & Hospitality.
An evening of conversation and networking focused on the next wave of AI in our industry.
📍 Acqualina Resort, Sunny Isles Beach
🕓 Panel: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
🤝 Networking: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
🔗 RSVP: https://members.gmbha.com/ap/Events/Register/9eFlDNOfWC9Cx
01/08/2026
🎉 We’re kicking off the new year with innovation!
FIU Hospitality Executive Education is proud to welcome Cohort 4 of Advanced Hospitality Technology: Integrating AI and Machine Learning, starting soon.
This 10-week, fully online program empowers hospitality professionals to use AI and Machine Learning to improve operations, elevate guest experiences, and lead confidently in a rapidly evolving industry.
This program is designed for hospitality professionals ready to:
✨ Lead with innovation
✨ Solve real operational challenges
✨ Apply AI with confidence, no tech background required
📅 Program starts January 12, 2026
⏰ Registration closes Friday, January 9
Seats are limited, register now and start 2026 future-ready.
👉 Learn more & register: go.fiu.edu/hospitalityai
Cohort4 ExecutiveEducation
11/03/2025
Experience how luxury brands craft unforgettable moments.
Join the FIU Hospitality Executive Education & Premium Cigar Association Executive Program, happening November 19–21, 2025, in North Miami and Fort Lauderdale.
This three-day immersive program brings together 20+ industry leaders to explore storytelling, sensory design, and the power of brand experience.
🗓 Registration closes November 5, 2025
✨ Don’t miss your chance to elevate your perspective on luxury hospitality.
Luxury Cigar Marketing & Brand Experience
A quick peek at how we’re elevating brand storytelling, guest experience, and partnerships across the cigar space, powered by hospitality expertise.
🗓 Nov 19–21, 2025
📍 Nov 19–20: Kovens Conference Center, FIU Biscayne Bay Campus — North Miami, FL
📍 Nov 21: Empire Social Lounge — Fort Lauderdale, FL (Las Olas)
▶️ Watch the clip: link in bio
📩 Request info: [email protected]
Dale Gomez is sharing his AI knowledge at the Infinite Possibilities event at earlier this month. Want to learn more about AI? Then register for our Advanced Hospitality Technology: Integrating AI & Machine Learning
⏳ Time’s running out to shape your leadership future!
Join the Hospitality Leadership Development Emerging Leaders 2-Day Intensive Program Nov, 18–19 at FIU’s Kovens Conference Center North Miami, FL.
Empower your growth, sharpen your skills, and take the next step in your hospitality career.
🕒 Register by Oct. 31 to secure your spot!
👉 https://hospitalityexed.fiu.edu/courses/hospitality-leadership-development-program-emerging-leaders-program/
Powered by FIU’s Hospitality Executive Education and Vida/Estilo Hospitality Group
10/20/2025
Be sure to look out at the convention this week for and .association in Orlando!
10/20/2025
Our Director, Dr. Suzanne Bagnera will be joined by Dale Gomez this week at the HFTP Annual Conference. If you will be in Orlando be sure to connect either of them!
10/17/2025
Happy Bosses Day to some of the best bosses around! .cheng .newman.3 .cilli 🍍
10/05/2025
Be sure to look for Dr. who will presenting about how certifications can support life long learning as a career accelerator!
10/03/2025
This is a moment of pride for us all! #1
FIU has been ranked the No. 1 university in Florida for the second year in a row by The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2026 Best Colleges in the U.S. rankings. Nationally, FIU climbed 23 spots to No. 54 in the overall ranking, reflecting our commitment to academic excellence, research impact and student success. 💙
Read more:https://ow.ly/OWVL50X4BEI
10/03/2025
Suzanne and Dana were out in the field today at the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management’s Career Fair!
Together they met with every employer sharing information about how our programs can support their employees!
Cheers to the Career Services and Events teams for another great event!