2020 Academy of Hospitality & Tourism (AOHT) Student Conference

The Academy of Hospitality & Tourism Student Conference that was scheduled for Friday, March 27 has been cancelled in light of safety and health concerns related to COVID-19 or the coronavirus.

Participants, volunteers, and sponsors of the event will be contacted individually in the coming week. Thank you for your understanding and patience.

Maui Hotel & Lodging Association is excited to announce the biennial Academy of Hospitality & Tourism’s (AOHT) Student Conference!

When: Friday, March 27, 2020 from 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Where: University of Hawaii Maui College

Our AOHT program is a part of the curriculum at three Maui public high schools (Baldwin, Lāhainaluna & Maui High) and includes approximately 150 students. The program is a successful business/school partnership that prepares students for future careers in the visitor industry through a combination of school-based curricula and work-based experience.

This Student Conference offers an opportunity for AOHT students and their directors to gather with key members of our Visitor Industry, learn and experience hands-on activities such as mock interviews to better prepare them for employment. Attached/Below you will find a tentative schedule of events.

There are a few ways your business can participate:

• Be a Sponsor of the event for $500 – Your sponsorship will help to defray some of the conference costs while allowing the students to explore career path options through your business exposure at the all-day event.
• Mock Interviews – at least 20 volunteers are needed to assist as interviewers

This is an excellent way to highlight your business as a supporter of our AOHT program and support workforce development while providing meaningful careers for our youth in the Visitor Industry. For more information, please contact Christine at [email protected] or 244-8625.