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Flagler College Hospitality & Tourism Management Program
Flagler College
Aptly named for the father of Florida tourism, Henry Morrison Flagler, Flagler College offers a collegial setting with a rich legacy of hospitality at the former Hotel Ponce de Leon. Located in the heart of the oldest city in America, the Flagler College Hospitality & Tourism program is career-focused, offers a complementary blend of hospitality and business, and is structured around practical application of hospitality and tourism business principles.
Hospitality & Tourism Management Program
Delivering the essence of service for the St. Augustine Spanish Wine Festival
Flagler College Hospitality & Tourism Management Program
The St. Augustine Spanish Food & Wine Festival goes beyond being a mere wine and culinary delight for the more than 1,000 guests who attend each year. Channeling its impact directly into Flagler College's Hospitality & Tourism Management Program, the festival becomes an experiential learning opportunity for Flagler students. This impact is felt through academic scholarships, eye-opening study-abroad experiences, and valuable professional development opportunities. Picture this initiative as the very foundation of future leaders in the hospitality industry. By participating in the festival, you're not just enjoying a local event but investing in aspiring hospitality industry professionals' growth and future success.
“The funds raised from this event are vital to student growth as they will allow students to engage in professional development that may otherwise be out of reach due to cost. ”
Students participating in the festival learn to bridge the gap between classroom learning objectives and industry execution
In addition to being a financial benefactor Flagler College Hospitality & Tourism Management students receive real world experience by planning, organizing, executing and facilitating this years festival under the leadership of locally renowned chefs, restaurant owners, hotel and business owners, industry professionals and Director of the Hospitality & Tourism Management Program, David Rivera.
