New Hampshire Hospitality Month

Reaching Students Beyond the Classroom

The hospitality industry has something for everyone. From bed and breakfasts to luxury hotels, from diners to fine dining, from campgrounds to ski resorts and everything in between, the career opportunities are endless. But in an industry so diverse, how can students explore these career paths?

In 2018, the New Hampshire Lodging & Restaurant Association Education Foundation (NHLRAEF) set out to establish the month of April as New Hampshire Hospitality Month to showcase these opportunities as viable career options for current middle and high school students. Governor Chris Sununu made it official with a proclamation that year, and since then, thousands of students have connected to exciting careers in the industry.

“Our goal is to bring students outside of the classroom to experience the hospitality industry and see and interact with people at their workplace. This way, they can understand the full breadth of opportunities that exist. For example, Mill Falls at the Lake employs three social media staff. Most kids never think that this career option exists in this type of industry,” says Amie Pariseau, Executive Director of the NHLRAEF.

In 2022, the NHLRAEF added Kick-Off Events leading up to New Hampshire Hospitality Month. Post-secondary schools that provide hospitality programming around the state will host students for tours, share an overview of coursework and career pathways, and provide hands-on experiences related to the industry and academics offered at the institution.

Industry Chats, Experiences, and Tours

Tours

Watch highlights of student tours during New Hampshire Hospitality Month.

Industry Chats

Hospitality industry professionals talk about their careers, paths, and passions.

Virtual Experiences

During the COVID-19 pandemic, New Hampshire Hospitality Month went virtual!

In March-May of 2023, 500 New Hampshire students went on 40 tours and events at 29 locations ranging from attractions, lodging properties, restaurants, sports venues, and post-secondary schools.

Thank you to the following industry members for hosting students during New Hampshire Hospitality Month 2023:

Appalachian Mountain Club
Barn at Bull Meadow
Courtyard by Marriott, Concord
DoubleTree by Hilton, Manchester Downtown
Fisher Cats
Five Guys
Fratello's, Manchester
Giuseppe's Pizzeria & Ristorante
Grappone Conference Center
Gunstock Mountain Resort
Hart's Turkey Farm
Hilton Garden Inn
Hotel Concord
Lindt
Mill Falls at the Lake
New Hampshire Motor Speedway
O Steaks & Seafood
Omni Mount Washington
Popovers Commissary
Santa's Village
Sheraton, Nashua
Sheraton, Portsmouth Harborside
T-Bones, Concord
T-Bones/Cactus Jack's, Laconia
Three Chimney's Inn
Wentworth by the Sea

Registration is Closed

Maximum number of students are determined per location.

Register for Tours

Each school may preregister for a group of 25 students.

Registration

Become Involved

Help students discover rewarding careers in the hospitality industry.

Student Testimonial

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Late last spring, I was looking for a summer job and I went to Lake Opechee Inn & Spa to see if they were hiring. I mentioned I toured there during the Belmont High School Hospitality Day field trip and they offered me a job on the spot! This was my first job and I worked all summer! I ended the season feeling great as my co-workers told me I did a good job. It was really helpful to gain this work experience, but also the experience of trying something new. When I went on the field trip I never thought about going into Hospitality, but I am so glad I did because now I am really interested in this career path!

Kayleigh

Belmont High School

Hospitality Month Tours in Action

Hospitality Month in the News

Hospitality Month in Action

Somersworth Middle School students learn about the hospitality industry through a “Passport to Hospitality” demonstration, organized by the Hospitality Management students at Great Bay Community College during New Hampshire Hospitality Month 2019.

Hospitality Month showcases career opportunities, Seacoastonline.com

POINTS NORTH: NH Hospitality, Culinary, Business & Pond Skim, InDepthNH.org

Thank you to our participating schools, teachers, and students.

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