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The final stop on our journey to the FHS World was in Miami, Florida, where Florida International University hosted the American semi-finals at their Mary Ann Wolfe Theater from May 21st to 23rd. The main pitching day on May 23rd saw 12 teams from across the Americas vying for a spot in the finals.
The event opened with an stirring speech by Paul, emphasizing the importance of leveraging youth’s impatience for action and not passing our responsibilities to others. This powerful message set the tone for the semi-finals, encouraging participants to be bold and proactive in their pursuits.
The distinguished jury shared valuable insights during the executive Q&A session, providing attendees and students with the opportunity to engage directly with industry leaders and gain valuable knowledge. The American semi-finals were a showcase of creativity and passion, highlighting the incredible potential within the hospitality industry to drive sustainable change.
The semi-finals concluded with a memorable boat ride to a gala dinner and a party, providing participants with a chance to unwind and celebrate their achievements. The atmosphere was filled with joy and celebration, marking a momentous occasion to recognize and applaud everyone’s achievements, setting the stage for an exciting final showdown.
Florida International University’s Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management is a Top 10 hospitality school among U.S. Public Universities and ranked 35th in the world. Nearly 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students from across the nation and around the globe choose FIU for its outstanding reputation, advantageous campus locations in Miami, expert faculty, rich curriculum and real career opportunities in the international hotel, foodservice, beverage and spirits management, travel, tourism, revenue management, entertainment, and mega and large-scale event industries.
As the leading diverse hospitality program with over 70% women and students from 74 countries represented, Chaplin School graduates more undergraduate Black, Hispanic and International students Thant any other school, For more information about International University’s Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management,
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Hotelschool The Hague
The school is the proud founder of the Sustainable Hospitality Challenge. Hotelschool The Hague is one of the oldest independent hotel schools in the world, with two campuses, one in The Hague and one in Amsterdam, and more than 2850 students and 250 employees. The school offers a four-year Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Management, a Fast-Track Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Management, a 13-month Master of Business Administration in International Hospitality Management, a Master in Leading Hotel Transformation, and a Professional Doctorate Programme in Leisure, Tourism & Hospitality. Hotelschool The Hague has been voted the best public hotel school in The Netherlands since 2014 and ranks among the top hospitality management schools worldwide according to QS World University Rankings.
NEOM
NEOM is a new vision of what the future could be. It’s an attempt to do something that’s never been done before and it’s coming at a time when the world needs fresh thinking and new solutions. Simply put, NEOM will be a destination, a home for people who dream big and want to be part of building a new model for sustainable living, working and prospering.
The Bench
The Bench has established a legacy for delivering world-leading investment forums and conferences in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. The key principle behind these platforms has remained ‘dealmaking’. Transforming the way business connect, Bench has developed a reputation for creating innovative and high-impact meeting spaces for the industry.
The Future Hospitality Summit (FHS World)
is a leading global event in the hospitality industry that focuses on shaping the future of travel and tourism. It brings together industry leaders, innovators, and experts to discuss emerging technologies, sustainability, changing consumer expectations, and strategies for addressing challenges. With a focus on addressing the ever-evolving demands of the travel landscape, the summit serves as a catalyst for transformation and growth in the industry. By connecting like-minded professionals and fostering collaboration, the event plays a pivotal role in driving innovation and ensuring a sustainable and prosperous future for the global hospitality sector.
Mews
Mews is the leading platform for the new era of hospitality. Powering over 5,000 customers across more than 85 countries, Mews Hospitality Cloud is designed to streamline operations for modern hoteliers, transform the guest experience and create more profitable businesses. Customers include Generator-Freehand, The Strawberry Group, The Social Hub and Airelles. Mews was named Best PMS (2024) and listed among the Best Place to Work in Hotel Tech (2021, 2022, 2024) by Hotel Tech Report, as well as World’s Best Hotel PMS Provider (2023) and World’s Best Independent Hotel PMS Provider (2022, 2023) by World Travel Tech Awards. The company has offices in Europe, the United States and Australia.
Guest Supply
Guest Supply is an industry leader providing hospitality supplies, serving the world’s top hotel chains and independent properties for over 40 years as a full-spectrum distribution solution. A wholly owned subsidiary of Sysco Food, a $55 billion Forbes Global Fortune 200 company, their service-centric approach and robust supply chain and distribution network allow them to provide in-demand products and programs to meet their customers’ needs.
The World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance
The World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance brings together engaged hospitality companies and uses the collective power of the industry to deliver impact locally and on a global scale. They work with leading hospitality companies and strategic partners to address key challenges affecting our planet and its people, and develop free practical resources and programmes to enable the wider industry to operate responsibly and grow sustainably. Their members make up 25% of the global hotel industry by rooms and include 14 world-leading hotel companies with a combined reach of over 30,000 properties and 4.5 million rooms.
UN Tourism
UN Tourism is the United Nations specialized agency fostering tourism as a vehicle for equal, inclusive, and sustainable development. Working with its 160 Member States, international organizations and the private sector, UN Tourism promotes safe and seamless travel for all. UN Tourism also works to make tourism the foundation of trust and international cooperation and a central pillar of growth and opportunity. As part of the wider UN system, UN Tourism is at the forefront of global efforts to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, including through its ability to create decent jobs, promote equality and preserve natural and cultural heritage.
World Travel and
Tourism Council
WTTC is a membership organisation representing the leaders of the global travel and tourism industry. WTTC is a forum for global business leaders comprising presidents, chairs and CEOs of 100 of the world’s foremost companies. It is the only body representing the private sector in all parts of the Travel & Tourism industry worldwide. WTTC’s mission is to raise awareness of the full economic impact of Travel & Tourism, the world’s largest generator of wealth and employment, which accounts for 200 million jobs and over 10 per cent of global GDP. Governments are encouraged to unlock the industry’s potential by adopting policy framework for sustainable tourism development.
Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO)
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) is the region’s leading tourism development agency, representing the diverse interests of 24 Caribbean countries and territories. CTO promotes sustainable tourism development and fosters cooperation among member countries to enhance the region’s competitiveness in the global tourism market.