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Flagler College Hospitality & Tourism Management Program
Flagler College
Hospitality & Tourism Management Program
Aptly named for the father of Florida tourism, Henry Morrison Flagler, Flagler College is rooted in a rich legacy of hospitality within the historic walls of the former Hotel Ponce de Leon. Located in St. Augustine, the oldest continuously inhabited European-established city in the United States, the Flagler College Hospitality & Tourism Management program builds on this heritage with a career-focused curriculum that blends business principles, cultural insight, and real-world experience. Grounded in hands-on learning, guided internships, and immersive field opportunities in one of Florida’s most dynamic tourism destinations, the program prepares students for meaningful careers across the global hospitality and tourism industry.
Delivering the essence of service for the St. Augustine Spanish Wine Festival
Flagler College Hospitality & Tourism Management Program
The St. Augustine Spanish Food & Wine Festival goes beyond being a mere wine and culinary delight for participants across the world to enjoy; it also provides Flagler College's Hospitality & Tourism Management Program students with an incredible experiential learning opportunity as they design, plan, and execute every aspect of the event. In addition, 100% of festival proceeds are invested in the education of hospitality students through academic scholarships, transformative study-abroad experiences, and valuable professional development opportunities, trainings, and certifications.
The funds raised from this event are vital to student growth as they will allow students to engage in professional development that may otherwise be out of reach due to cost.
- Dr. David Rivera, Peter & Sue Freytag Professor and Director of Hospitality & Tourism Management
Students participating in the festival learn to bridge the gap between classroom learning objectives and industry execution
In addition to being a financial benefactor, Flagler College Hospitality & Tourism Management students receive real-world experience by planning, organizing, executing, and facilitating this year’s festival under the leadership of locally renowned chefs, restaurant owners, hotel and business owners, industry professionals, and Director of the Hospitality & Tourism Management Program, David Rivera.
