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Scholarship Recipients Honored by the Academy of Hospitality and Tourism Advisory Board and Partnering Organizations

The Academy of Hospitality and Tourism Advisory Board, in collaboration with partnering organizations, proudly awarded scholarships totaling $13,500 to twelve exceptional students from the NAF Academy of Hospitality & Tourism (AOHT) programs in Miami-Dade County Public Schools. This momentous occasion took place during a special graduation ceremony held on May 25, 2023, at Miami Dade College Wolfson [...]

By | May 26th, 2023|Academy of Hospitality and Tourism|

The 22nd Annual Around the World Dinner: A Taste of Miami Raises Over $26,000 for Students!

The 22nd Annual Around the World Dinner: A Taste of Miami was a remarkable event held on April 21, 2023, and proudly hosted by the Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay. This extraordinary evening aimed to support public high school students enrolled in the Academies of Hospitality & Tourism at Miami-Dade County Public Schools. The event showcased the diverse [...]

Miami-Dade County Academy of Hospitality & Tourism Names Steve Adkins 2022 South Florida Tourism Professional of the Year

The Advisory Board of Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ NAF Academy of Hospitality & Tourism (AOHT) is delighted to announce that Steve Adkins, President of the Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (MDGLCC) was named South Florida Tourism Professional of the Year at its Annual Awards Luncheon held December 15th at the Hyatt Regency Miami. More than [...]

By | December 19th, 2022|Academy of Hospitality and Tourism, Advisory Board, Awards|

National Groundhog Job Shadow Day

Job Shadowing is a nationwide effort where hundreds of thousands of workplaces welcome millions of student shadows through their doors. Job Shadowing is an academically motivating educational activity dedicated to giving kids an up-close look at the world of work. Everyone benefits!For students, job shadowing . . .Provides an answer to the question, "Why do I have [...]

The 31st Annual South Florida Tourism Professional of the Year Award Luncheon

The Academy of Hospitality and Tourism Advisory Board, made up of hospitality & tourism leaders in Miami-Dade County established the South Florida Tourism Professional of the Year Award in 1991. The South Florida Tourism Professional of the Year Award is presented annually to the leader who has made significant contributions to the tourism community - and the [...]

The Academy of Finance’s Unforgetta-Bowl-Athon!

On October 20, 2022, the Academy of Finance organized an unforgettable fundraising event, the Unforgetta-Bowl-Athon, held at Bird Bowl. The atmosphere was electric as business partners, teachers, and community members came together for an evening of fun, camaraderie, and friendly competition—all for a great cause! Participants showed off their bowling skills, laughter echoed through the lanes, and [...]

By | October 21st, 2022|Academy of Finance|