Welcome to Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management at SFSU

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The Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management (HTEM) department provides students with excellent theoretical knowledge, skills, and techniques necessary to successfully attain outstanding management positions in many areas, such as: 

  • Hotel Operation Management 

  • Restaurant and Catering Management 

  • Conventions, Meetings and Event Management 

  • International Tourism Management 

Recognitions of the Department

Our Hospitality and Tourism Management program was named one of the 25 Best Colleges for a Bachelor's in Hospitality Management by GradReports.

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The Vista Room

Managed by the Department of Hospitality & Tourism Management in the Lam Family College of Business, The Vista Room is open to the public for lunch and as a special-occasion venue during the academic year. We serve contemporary California cuisine with a focus on responsibly-sourced ingredients and a sustainability ethos.

Top Employers

Our HTEM alumni have gone on to build successful careers across the hospitality, tourism and events industries and in other industries. Below is a list of some of the top employers who have hired our students and graduates for internships and jobs.  They include world-class hotel brands, leading travel and tourism companies, technology companies, digital interactive entertainment companies, luxury brands, and more.

Auberge CollectionFairmontPalace Hotel
Best Western Hotels and ResortsFour Seasons Hotels & ResortsRitz-Carlton
Bon AppétitHiltonSage Hospitality Group
CartierHomewood SuitesSalesforce
Club CorpIntercontinental HotelsStanford Health Care
DoorDashMarriottUnited Airlines
Electronic ArtsOmni Hotels & ResortsWynn Las Vegas