Orlando, Florida, March 2015-The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) has announced the sponsors of the 2015 HTMP International Competition. The 12th annual competition will be held April 23-25 at the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Florida, and will bring together teams of enthusiastic, motivated high school hospitality students who will demonstrate their skills and knowledge as they compete for scholarships to leading college hospitality programs.
Competition sponsors provide fiscal and in-kind support and are also invited to send representatives to serve as event judges and mentors. This year’s sponsors are:
- Gold: American Express, American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (AH&LEF), HCareers, and Loews Hotels & Resorts
- Silver: Best Western International
- Bronze: LaQuinta Inns & Suites
“These companies are helping to shape the future of our industry through their support of the 2015 HTMP International Competition,” said Shelly Weir, AHLEI’s vice president, domestic sales. “We are delighted to welcome some new sponsors this year as well as our long-time supporters. I know that our student teams will be excited to meet and interact with the industry professionals representing these organizations at the competition.”
The student teams that participate in the annual competition are enrolled in high school programs that use AHLEI’s Hospitality and Tourism Management Program (HTMP) curriculum, which introduces them to the many opportunities available in the hospitality industry and guides them on a career path.
For more information on the 2015 HTMP International Competition, please contact Shelly Weir, AHLEI’s vice president, domestic sales, at sweir@ahla.com, or visit the competition page on AHLEI’s web site.
