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Chef Lab - Real-world skills with each meal cooked , videoStudents in the Howard Feiertag Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management at Pamplin College of Business learn real-world culinary skills in the chef lab. Through hands-on experience, they gain expertise in food safety, menu planning, kitchen operations, and teamwork, preparing them for careers in hospitality. The course culminates in practicums where students budget, cook, and serve meals, honing their problem-solving and communication skills.
Date: Feb 06, 2026 - -
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In the kitchen, students cook up career readiness , articleEach semester, hospitality and tourism students gain real-world experience through communication and learning culinary operations.
Date: Jan 29, 2026 - -
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Can AI read your travel vibes? This research says yes , articleJuan Luis Nicolau explains how generative artificial intelligence is becoming a cognitive layer in tourism, ultimately reshaping traveler experience.
Date: Dec 15, 2025 - -
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Budget for your holiday meal with these chef-approved tips , articleIn homes around the world, food is often the centerpiece of any holiday celebration. Yet, like many other aspects of the holidays, cooking the meal can be stressful. According to Dave Yanisko, a culinary expert in the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech, budgeting can ease the stress of planning and preparing meals.
Date: Nov 24, 2025 - -
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AI-powered holiday travel plans may offer both convenience and risk, expert explains , articleAs more people turn to artificial intelligence (AI) for help planning their holiday trips, travelers may be relying on AI tools for everything from flight prices to hotel picks to local recommendations. But while these tools can be helpful, Juan Luis Nicolau, a professor of revenue management in Virginia Tech’s Pamplin College of Business, says they should be used carefully.
Date: Nov 19, 2025 - -
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Pamplin Spotlight: Eric Johnston III , articleEric Johnston III shares how studying abroad, embracing Ut Prosim, and building partnerships shaped a career of innovation and public policy.
Date: Nov 13, 2025 - -
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Experts available: Government shutdown stalemate ends, flights delayed, SNAP benefits, yams vs sweet potatoes, more , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Nov 11, 2025 - -
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Hotel revenues are reaching a new high in Colorado , articleA study from the Howard Feiertag Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management found hotel revenue in Colorado rose 25 percent after marijuana legalization, offering insights for hospitality leaders, policymakers, and investors.
Date: Jul 21, 2025 - -
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Experts available: Texas floods and fallout, Netanyahu in Washington, measles, tourism shortfall, and more , articleVirginia Tech experts are available to discuss issues around the flooding in Texas, Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Washington, rising measles cases, Elon Musk's intent to form a new political party, the U.S. tourism shortfall, and more.
Date: Jul 07, 2025 - -
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Exploring the future of hospitality and tourism education , articleHospitality experts shared how tech is changing customer experience and what skills Virginia Tech students need to succeed in a rapidly evolving industry.
Date: May 29, 2025 - -
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Experts available: Air travel concerns, AI scams, papal conclave begins this week, and more , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news including., air travel anxiety, AI-enhanced scams, the conclave, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: May 05, 2025 - -
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Expert weighs in on growing travel anxiety amid rise in air incidents , articleAs summer travel season approaches, many Americans are busy making vacation plans—but growing anxiety around flying is casting a shadow over those plans. So far in 2025, 33 deadly crashes have been reported in the United States, fueling concern about air travel safety.
Date: May 01, 2025 - -
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Pamplin College of Business Honors Scholars at Inaugural Research Awards Ceremony , articleOn April 9, the Pamplin College of Business hosted its inaugural Research Awards Ceremony, honoring six faculty members with the Research Impact Award for their outstanding scholarly achievements and impactful contributions to academia, industry, and beyond.
Date: Apr 16, 2025 - -
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Pamplin College of Business Honors Seniors at Students of Distinction Ceremony , articleOn March 30, the Pamplin College of Business honored recipients of both college-level and departmental senior awards during the Students of Distinction Ceremony. This prestigious event recognized a total of 55 awards and celebrated the exceptional academic achievements, leadership, and contributions of undergraduate students within the Pamplin community.
Date: Apr 07, 2025 - -
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A lifelong love of hospitality brought Niharika Adhikari to Virginia Tech , articleAdhikari, a master's degree student, said Pamplin College of Business's hospitality and tourism management program offered in the Washington, D.C., area is the perfect fit for her career goals.
Date: Mar 17, 2025 - -
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Faculty club pop-up events spark connection and collaboration , articleTeaching and research faculty are creating a sense of community at a series of Faculty Affairs-planned events that facilitate "intellectual socializing."
Date: Feb 05, 2025 - -
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Expert shares Thanksgiving food and beverage tips for a stress-free holiday , articleVirginia Tech culinary and hospitality expert David Yanisko shares tips and tricks to ensure that your holiday celebration is a success.
Date: Nov 21, 2024 - -
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Inaugural recipients named for Lutz Awards , articleSophia Economou, Zheng “Phil” Xiang, John Rossmeisl, and Markus Breitschmid earned the first Jacob A. Lutz III Awards for Eminent Scholars during Virginia Tech’s annual research awards ceremony, Celebrating Scholarly Excellence, on Nov. 6.
Date: Nov 12, 2024 - -
Video ItemResearching the intersection of technology and tourism , video
Professor Zheng "Phil" Xiang of the Howard Feiertag Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management was one of four Virginia Tech researchers recently honored by the Jacob A. Lutz III Awards for Eminent Scholars Endowment. Xiang's research interests include travel information search, social media marketing, and business analytics for the tourism and hospitality industries.
Date: Nov 06, 2024 -