Niagara University-Hosspitality Tourism Management

Transportation – All students chosen to attend must arrange their own mode of transportation.. You are expected to arrive no later than Sunday morning.

Method for Determining Attendees – We will take 30 students with us. 25 slots are reserved for seniors (min 84 credit hours by start of this semester) and 5 for Juniors (min of 54 credit hours by start of this semester). If more students apply than we have slots for, I will conduct a “lottery” to determine who goes. To be eligible you must be a declared hospitality major. If we end up with open slots, then senior Tourism majors will be eligible.

Cost - $200 , Includes:

2 nights, triple occupancy at the world famous Waldorf=Astoria (cost is a special rate of $373 per room)
Show registration ( regular cost is $25).
Meet corporate executives at a cocktail party with food and open bar at the Waldorf = Astoria on Sunday evening
Tour of the Waldorf on Sunday afternoon
One other tour and/or reception to be announced.
Possible employment interview by the Waldorf if you choose to apply for a position and are chosen for an interview.

You are responsible for all meals as well as all transportation costs.

Student Responsibilities –

You must work our booth during your scheduled hours.
You must attend the show each day.
You must attend all tours and the receptions at both the Waldorf and any other venue.
You must be properly dressed and on time for all activities.
You are responsible for all work that you miss in all your classes. We will provide excuse sheets for you to distribute to your professors.

Procedure – You must submit $200 (either a check or cash) to me, no later than 3PM, Friday, September 28. A list of students chosen to go will be posted on my door on Monday morning, October 1, with a date for a mandatory organizational meeting. Those not chosen can stop by for a refund at anytime. If you are chosen and subsequently cannot attend, your $200 is non-refundable but you can sell your slot to another eligible student for $200.

Important:

In order to be eligible to attend you must be a member of the Hotel and Tourism Association (they are subsidizing the trip so only HTA members can be funded) and complete 3 hours of community service. You must be a member by Wednesday, October 3 or you will forfeit your spot. The 3 hours community service must be completed by October 31.