In 2021, an estimated 24.2 million visitors chose to stay in Greater Miami, spending more than 19.2 billion dollars, which generated more than $185 million in tourist-related taxes.
about us
What Makes Us Different?
Our Purpose
Introducing youth and young adults to the economic power and the possibilities within the tourism and hospitality industry. Preparing and empowering them to become more attractive candidates, productive employees and promotable leaders, and decision-makers in hospitality, tourism, or whatever endeavor they choose.
Our Process
Aligns with local schools, community organizations, and churches to identify youth and young adults who have an interest in learning about hospitality and gaining employability skills.
Our Program
Includes interactive small group training sessions with guest presenters, activities, and instructional workshops to develop their communication, critical thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Participants will also experience fun familiarization outings to hotels, restaurants, and tourism venues, for an up-close view of the industry.
Our Participants
Youth and young adults between the ages of 13 – 20, who live in underserved communities, want to learn valuable job readiness skills to increase their employability and success opportunities
Our Promise
Program participants will receive personal attention, professional guidance, and detailed information from experienced industry experts, giving them knowledge and skills for successful careers in any pathway they choose.
Tourism Is The #1 Industry in The WORLD!
Accommodations
Tourists select their lodgings—where they will sleep and stay—while on the road based on a few factors. Hotels, motels, and resorts are a few of the most widely used types of lodging.
Transportation
Transportation includes both the means of travel a traveler uses to reach their location and their means of transportation once they have arrived. Traveling abroad frequently involves flying, sailing, or taking a train
Attractions
Tourists are drawn to locations by attractions, which are the places, people, activities, and other items that make up the tourist gaze. Common examples include historical locations, natural and cultural landmarks, monuments, zoos, game areas, aquariums, museums, gardens, and architectural constructions as well as festivals, events, and wildlife.
Food and Beverages
The hospitality sector includes a significant number of services devoted to the preparation, presentation, and serving of food and drinks to patrons either on-site (at restaurants and hotels) or off-site. (takeaway, restaurant catering service, and food delivery).