Texas A&M doctoral student earns prestigious tourism research award
Hyunrae Kim to use Slattery Award to research impact of tourist destination residents’ perceptions
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July 3, 2026
June 29, 2026
Inside the lab shaping hospitality’s technology-driven future
Use of artificial intelligence, biometrics and virtual simulations help reimagine hospitality services
May 22, 2026
Research finds hotel booking chatbots can ‘creep out’ customers
Texas A&M study links chatbot dishonesty and incompetence to user discomfort, reveals simple fix
May 6, 2026
An Aggie ring 40 years in the making
Mike Shipley ’26 finishes what he started and honors the woman who never let him forget he should
February 25, 2026
A new vision for hospitality education at Texas A&M
Brian King discusses how Aggie values and global insights are redefining and elevating hospitality education
February 11, 2026
Texas A&M hospitality leader earns international research award
Michael D. Olsen Research Achievement Award recognizes global hospitality and tourism scholarship impact
January 27, 2026
Gary Ellis retires after decades championing the experience of recreation
Texas A&M professor leaves a legacy of mentorship, research and service through experience design
January 16, 2026
Texas A&M AgriLife’s year of impact: Top stories of 2025
A year of research, education and service to Texas and beyond
January 12, 2026
Playing the long game of hospitality
Hunter Goodwin ’96 channels NFL and business lessons into hospitality education future
November 13, 2025
Texas A&M renames department of hospitality for Buc-ee’s founder
New name reflects expanding leadership in hospitality, hotel management and tourism
October 28, 2025
Texas A&M reshapes meeting and event hospitality education
Through innovative coursework and strategic industry partnerships, the Department of Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourism is connecting classroom learning with the changing expectations of businesses, venues and event professionals worldwide.
October 3, 2025
Texas A&M breaks ground on Aplin Center
Buc-ee’s founder Arch “Beaver” Aplin III gifted $60 million toward an immersive learning lab and campus gateway that is expected to be complete in 2028
July 17, 2025
Plants and green décor in hospital rooms may aid recovery
Texas A&M researchers use immersive virtual reality to study effects on relaxation and cognitive restoration
May 5, 2025
Hospitality service design can promote healthy aging
A new research study co-authored by Babak Taheri, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourism, demonstrates that principles of service marketing and experience design, traditionally used in hospitality settings, can also offer powerful tools for promoting healthy behaviors.
April 1, 2025
Industry partners advance student success at HMGT Day
From the hum of networking in the Shirley and Joe Swinbank ’74 AgriLife Center to heartfelt individual recognition at the Unity Dinner, the Texas A&M Department of Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourism, HMGT, showcased the connection between students and the hospitality and tourism industry during HMGT Day.
March 14, 2025
Kim brings expertise in consumer behavior and methodology to tourism studies
Distinguished researcher joins Department of Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourism
March 6, 2025
Deng shapes tourism future with cutting-edge technology
New Texas A&M hospitality professor explores tech-driven solutions for hospitality and tourism
December 4, 2024
Emphasizing the importance of sustainable and regenerative tourism
Department of Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourism experts share their expertise on building a more resilient tourism industry
November 4, 2024
Embracing the visitor economy
Department of Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourism at Texas A&M positioned to enhance the Texas visitor economy
October 21, 2024
From Aggieland to Disney’s Imagineering
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences former student Peyton Liebler ’22 shares his journey to Disney
