Florida International University’s School of Hospitality and Tourism Management will launch their first FIU Hospitality Online Auction on September 3, 2010. All proceeds from the auction will benefit the school’s scholarship program; grants for students to attend industry conferences; and funding for student teaching assistantships. Sponsored by Carnival Cruise Lines, the online auction is an alternative way for the school to reach a broader audience of potential donors and raise much needed funds to help the next generation of travel and tourism professionals achieve their career goals.
“Ensuring that our students have the opportunity to pursue their dreams of a career in hospitality is our number one priority, and we are thrilled to work with FIU’s dedicated industry partners to embark on this new means of reaching our scholarship goals,” said Dean Joan Remington.
Over 100 auction items are available for bidding from September 3 to October 3, 2010, ranging in price from $250 to $7,500; auction items include:
- Travel packages from Loews Hotels across the US and Canada, Fontainebleau Miami Beach, Ritz Carlton Fort Lauderdale, Carnival Cruise Lines, Sandals and Beaches Resorts, InterContinental Hotels throughout China and more;
- Entertainment experiences including tickets to Miami Heat games, the Rachael Ray Show, The View and Jungle Island; and
- Culinary opportunities such as a pastry cooking and “brew your own label” classes with FIU professors.
Founded in Florida in 2010, the FIU Hospitality Online Auction is a 501 © 3 not-for-profit organization. Interested bidders should visit www.biddingforgood.com/fiuhtm for more information.
About Florida International University’s School of Hospitality and Tourism Management
Florida International University’s School of Hospitality and Tourism Management is one of the highest rated hospitality and tourism programs in the United States. Each year, over 1,400 undergraduate and graduate students from across the United States and around the world choose FIU for its outstanding reputation, advantageous campus locations, expert faculty, rich curriculum, and fast-track career advantages in the international hotel, foodservice and tourism industries. In August 2006 FIU unveiled the first US School of Hospitality and Tourism in Tianjin, China. The Marriott Tianjin China Program is FIU’s largest international program, with a capacity for up to 2,000 students.