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Associations and Organizations
An assortment of leading professional and hospitality-related organizations from around the world.
State and Provincial Associations
Comprehensive listing of U.S. and Canadian restaurant, lodging, and hospitality associations.
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Magazines / Publications / News
Links to hospitality news sources representing both traditional print media and Web-based publications.
Services and Resources
Diverse offering of useful industry sites, includes Women Chef's Resource Center, educational programs of the National Restaurant Association and the American Hotel & Motel Association.
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Culinary Schools
Links to major culinary schools, institutes, academies, and programs.
Universities and Colleges
Respected hospitality programs offered by colleges and universities in Canada, the U.S., and Europe. Includes Top 10 U.S. Hotel/Restaurant Schools.
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Advice for job seekers, including hints for successful interviews and resumes, cost-of-living calculators, office do's and don'ts.
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CA associations and organizations

Canadian Federation of Chefs and Cooks
The Federation was formed to unite chefs and cooks across Canada in their common dedication to professional excellence. Nationally recognized Chef de Cuisine Certification Program.

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international associations and organizations

Hotels, Restaurants, and Cafes in Europe
HOTREC represents hotels, restaurants and cafés in the European Union, providing support and resources to its members.

International Hotel & Restaurant Association
The IHRA represents, protects, promotes, and informs the industry, and helps members to realize their key business objectives.

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US associations and organizations

American Culinary Federation, Inc.
A respected organization for chefs dedicated to promoting a professional image of the American chef worldwide through education among culinarians at all levels.

Club Managers Association
This professional association for managers of private membership clubs promotes networking and the education and advancement of its members to ensure successful club operations.

Council of International Restaurant Real Estate Brokers (CIRB)
CIRB's commercial real estate brokers and consultants specialize in restaurant real estate brokerage and consulting. Members can assist with restaurant development and financing advice, provide listing services to market restaurants for sale and retail sites, in addition to site selection and consulting for expanding restaurants.

International Association of Culinary Professionals
The IACP provides continuing education and development for 4000 members from over 35 countries engaged in the areas of culinary education, communication, or in the preparation of food and drink.

Meeting Professionals International
This association of meeting professionals with more than 17,000 members in 64 countries assists members by keeping them informed about the dramatic changes taking place in the meeting industry.

National Restaurant Association
The NRA is the leading source of information about research and trends in the industry for more than 37,000 members and over 175,000 restaurants. It is also the sponsor of the annual National Restaurant Association Trade Show in Chicago.

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UK associations and organizations

Arena - The Hospitality Network
Established by Industry leaders in 1983, Arena has evolved over the years to emerge as the Industry's most prestigious Networking Group.

British Hospitality Association
The British Hospitality Association (BHA) is the national trade association of the hotel, restaurant, catering and leisure industry in Britain. It represents some 30,000 establishments.

British Institute of Innkeeping
The British Institute of Innkeeping is the professional body for the licensed trade. It has over 16,800 members. Its mission is to promote high standards of professionalism throughout the licensed retail sector and to provide information, skills and qualifications to help members run successful businesses.

Hotel & Catering International Management Association
UK-based, international, professional association of hospitality managers whose goal is to promote and maintain the highest professional and ethical standards for management, education, and training in the industry.

Institute of Travel and Tourism
The Institute of Travel and Tourism aims to raise and maintain professional standards in the travel industry through the development and training of individuals. It also provides a platform and guidelines for the formal recognition of individual progress through the industry, and represents and lobbies on behalf of the rights and views of the individual in the travel industry.

Restaurant Association
The Restaurant Association has recently merged with the British Hospitality Association but retains its separate identity and workings. Over the years it has become a potent voice for the industry.

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state and provincial associations

Alabama Restaurant Association
The largest hospitality organization in the state, the ARA provides educational programs, membership services, legislative & government relations, and promotes the industry for its members.

Arizona Restaurant Association
Committed to serving the needs of member restaurants and foodservice professionals in Arizona, the ARA is a strong advocate of the hospitality industry and provides networking and educational opportunities.

British Columbia Restaurant and Foodservices Association
The leading voice of the foodservice industry in British Columbia, lobbying and working with Government to influence legislation and improve conditions for its growing membership.

California Restaurant Association
This powerful cooperative works on behalf of the foodservice industry in California, offering a variety of benefits and services, including legislative representation, and networking opportunities to its members.

Colorado Restaurant Association
As advocate for the Colorado foodservice industry, the CRA represents thousands of member firms, restaurants, and allied trade companies providing products and services to the hospitality industry.

Florida Restaurant Association
The FRA is dedicated to enhancing the industry image and providing resources, information, and networking opportunities to its members.

Illinois Restaurant Association
All Illinois-based restaurant/foodservice members automatically receive membership in both the IRA and the National Restaurant Association, providing double the benefits, services, and resources.

Kentucky Restaurant Association
The Association educates and informs members about issues affecting Kentucky's foodservice industry and helps to promote the state's restaurant industry.

Louisiana Restaurant Association
Representing more than 4,200 restaurant operations and related businesses, the LRA provides its members with publicity, information, and networking opportunities.

Maine Restaurant Association
This association promotes Maine's restaurants and offers a large variety of information relating to Maine's many tourism attractions and opportunities.

Maryland Restaurants Online
This statewide trade association is dedicated to promoting, protecting, and improving the foodservice industry in Maryland in an attractive on-line format.

Massachusetts Restaurant Association
The Association's purpose is "to support, promote, and enhance the food and beverage industry in Massachusetts" for the benefit of its members and the public.

Michigan Restaurant Association
The MRA is dedicated to promoting and protecting the restaurant and foodservice industry in Michigan. Site currently under construction.

Minnesota Restaurant Association
Organized to promote, educate, and protect its members, the MRA serves the needs of the restaurant, foodservice, and tourism industry in the state.

Mississippi Restaurant Association
As the voice of Mississippi's foodservice industry, the Association protects and promotes the interests of its member restaurants, hotels, caterers, institutional feeders, and suppliers.

Nevada Restaurant Association
The Association was founded to promote, protect, and provide networking & educational opportunities for its membership.

New Hampshire Lodging & Restaurant Association
The Association promotes, protects, and educates the foodservice and lodging industries of New Hampshire and ensures positive business growth for its members.

New Jersey Restaurant Association
The NJRA provides its members with access to professional consultants, newsletters, political representation, seminars and professional development, networking, trade show tickets, and more.

New Mexico Restaurant Association
The NMRA actively represents and promotes the foodservice industry in New Mexico. Many benefits are afforded, including membership in the National Restaurant Association.

New York - Empire State Restaurant and Tavern Association
This New York trade association serves the needs and promotes the positive image of on-premises alcohol beverage licensees, provides political representation, membership services, and education programs.

North Carolina Restaurant Association
Promotes and protects the state's $8 billion commercial foodservice industry and works with state and local government, regulatory agencies, and the consuming public.

Ohio Restaurant Association
The Association provides education, protection, and public relations benefits to its members in the Ohio restaurant industry.

Oklahoma Restaurant Association
The ORA identifies and solves the food industry problems of its members while meeting their business, networking, political, and educational needs.

Oregon Restaurant Association
Serves the needs of Oregon's hospitality industry, and provides educational programs, membership services, legislative & government relations, and promotes the industry for its membership.

Pennsylvania Restaurant Association
Represents, promotes, and educates members for the improvement and benefit of the restaurant and foodservice industry in Pennsylvania.

Tennessee Restaurant Association
The TRA is dedicated to promoting and protecting the restaurant industry in Tennessee. Site is under construction.

Texas Restaurant Association
Established to promote & represent the state's very large and active restaurant industry and provide networking resources, insurance coverage, and access to free legal assistance related to the foodservice industry.

Vermont Lodging & Restaurant Association
Completely dedicated to the promotion and advancement of the hospitality and tourism industry in Vermont.

Washington State Restaurant Association
Represents the interests of the foodservice industry in Washington State and provides a variety of educational training, business assistance, and governmental relations services to members.

Wisconsin Restaurant Association
This association of foodservice businesses has joined together to protect, promote, and improve their individual operations as well as the restaurant industry as a whole in Wisconsin.

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magazines publications news

Chain Leader
This magazine targets senior management of chain restaurant companies worldwide and provides information about trends and happenings in the industry.

Cornell University Hotel & Restaurant Administration Quarterly
The undisputed leader in the hospitality field for more than 40 years. Vigorous research and illuminating case studies, the Quarterly analyzes industry issues and provides innovative, field-tested solutions.

Nation's Restaurant News
Nation's Restaurant News provides coverage of restaurant and foodservice news, operations, trends, financials, and personnel in the U.S.A. Features include top story of the day, financial news, people on the move.

Restaurant Business
The latest restaurant industry news and information for commercial operators in the U.S. foodservice industry.

Restaurant Report
This hospitality-related resource site includes a free on-line weekly restaurant report and Top 100 Food Sites. Great source of information for restaurants and food-lovers!

Restaurants and Institutions
This site includes a year's worth of articles from the print version of the magazine, including the Top 400 Chains and the Choice in Chains survey.

The Food Channel Hot Bytes
Major source for food trends and information on the Internet with links to hundreds of Web sites offering food-related information, products, and trends.

Wine Spectator
Everything you'd ever want to know about wine -- and wine-related news & information: wine news headlines, wineries, dining, travel, and much more!

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UK magazines publications news

Berry Bros & Rudd
Keep updated with the latest news from the world of wine at Berry Bros & Rudd.

CruisePage.com
CruisePage.com is the most popular cruise site on the Web where you can find up-to-date information about cruises.

Cruise Webs
A Valuable Cruise Directory and Information Resource.

Food & Drink Europe.com
Read about the latest Food & Drink news and information concerning the food industry in Europe.

Food & Drink Information Centre
The Food & Drink Information Centre has been designed as a quick, user friendly, reference point for any aspect of the Food and Drink Industry. You can obtain the latest industry news here.

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services and resources

Cando Careers
Global Certified Professional Resume Writing Service will develop a unique, powerful, and interview-generating resume and cover letter. 100% satisfaction and interviews guaranteed in 30 days or we will rewrite your resume for free.

Eldred Training & Development Pty, Ltd.
Hospitality management specialists providing a wide range of services and products relating to management and consulting, recruiting, training, and executive search.

Emerald
On-line and subscription resources for management, academic and professional journals. Over 25,000 management articles dating back to 1989.

Fat Guy's Favorite Links
Check out these favorite links of a "regular guy who spends an alarming percentage of his disposable income on dining out...."

Great Chefs
Profiles of great chefs by state and country and a tempting variety of recipes.

InterExchange
InterExchange is a private, non-profit organization which has been involved in international educational and cultural exchange for more than 30 years.

International Council on Hotel, Restaurant, & International Education
The International C.H.R.I.E. is a hospitality and tourism education network offering programs in hotel & restaurant, foodservice management, and the culinary arts while facilitating exchanges of information, ideas, research, products and services.

Napa Valley Online
Napa Valley guide to wine, wineries, food, restaurants and retailers.

NRA Education Foundation
The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation offers programs and services for career development from point-of-entry to the highest levels of professional achievement and recognition.

PSD Hospitality, Inc
Consulting firm specializing in franchise operations, new restaurant openings, turnarounds, management fee contracts, training & development programs concept development, marketing development, and executive searches.

Restaurant Workshop, Inc.
Training and certification for the food, beverage, and hospitality industries, online and multimedia courses include: HACCP, Food Safety, Techniques of Alcohol Management, Staff Training and many more. Also, the latest industry Headline News, Articles, Operational Tools, and Speakers.

School Hot-Links Program
Promotes hospitality careers through education and online resources: Career Development Center, Electronic Mentoring Network, Earn While You Learn program, Hospitality Interview Road Map, links to leading hospitality company web sites.

StarChefs.com
Industry news, books, recipes, regularly featured articles, archived information, special events, and more!

WebFoodPros.com
Resources, information, and networking opportunities for professionals in the foodservice industry.

Women Chefs' Resource Center
Networking site for women chefs with information about and for women professionals in the culinary industry -- restaurant news, culinary schools, workplace issues, resources, and much more.

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career resources

America's Career InfoNet
Smart career decisions start here! Find wage and employment trends, occupational requirements, state labor market conditions, employer contacts nationwide, and an extensive career resource library.

Career Services by Resume to Referral
Career services for hospitality professionals, including a number of career sources: articles, critique service, and book reviews.

Career Services Center, University of Delaware
Useful information from a college career center. Look under "Job Seeking Skills" to find out about resume writing & cover letters, job search strategies, site visits/interviews, evaluating job offers, etc.

Cost-of-living calculator
A useful salary calculator and relocation guide from homefair.com.

Find "Ask Annette" under Salary.com
"Dear Annette, Do I have to attend the company's annual.....?" Advice on common workplace situations such as "Chummy Boss," "Bad Attitude," and "Eager to Please". Amusing & professional.

Get ready for that interview!
Questions you can prepare to answer - and ask - during your interview. Also, tips on what questions NOT to ask, and other hints for a successful encounter.

Homefair.com
Premier site for home/community relocation tips, including the relocation wizard, salary calculator, moving calculator, free city and school reports, and more!

KPC Resume Writing Services
KPC Resumes features confidential and effective resume packages and affordable career-counseling services that help you obtain the job of your dreams.

Library Online Inc.
Having trouble writing a letter that makes the difference? Visit our Library to find a mix of professionally pre-written letters that can easily be customized.

My Virtual Reference Desk
Best Professional Site" as the single best source for facts on the Web. Stocks, news headlines, word definitions & Thesaurus, and lots more!

Resumes and Cover Letters
Find your perfect job with our guide to the best sample resumes, cover letters, resume examples, resume formats and a free 12-step email course to succeed at interviews.

Resume Writer - Best Resumes of New York
Resume service provides career resources, resume samples, and valuable resume tips.

WetFeet.com
Gold mine of worthwhile career information! At the top, click on "Careers," "Companies, "Industries," "Salary." Scroll down to "Visit the WetFeet Store," & "Relocation Tools." Don't miss "City Profiles" & "Real People Profiles."

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UK career resources

Alec.co.uk
Your portal to 200,000+ UK jobs, plus FREE CV / resume, job searching, interview and careers advice, including example CVs and covering letters.

All Jobs UK
AlljobsUK.com is the first and only dedicated portal to every recruitment resource in the UK and by extension to every UK job on the Internet.

A Write Impression
Resume and CV writing at affordable prices. Expertise in all career fields, satisfaction guaranteed. Job search and interview tips, career links, newsletter and more!

Bradley CVs
Is your CV / resume letting you down?: Learn how to dramatically improve your CV / resume and obtain those all-important job interviews. FREE job searching & interview advice, example CVs / covering letters, links to 100,000+ job vacancies and much more.

Centre for Careers and Skills Development, City University London
Preparing CVs, application forms & covering letters - good tips, including dealing with questions and simulation of a typical on-line application process with explanations, advice and tips at every stage.

Curriculum Vitae Writing Services
Free example CVs and Resumes. Expert advice, tips and help by Mike Kelley at First Impressions, www.cv-service.org.

CV Writing
Impressive CVs is a professional CV Writing business, specialising in the design of interview-winning CVs and Cover Letters. Advice on writing your own CV and Cover Letter.

CVwriting.net - How To Write a CV
We show you how to write the perfect CV in minutes. Professional CV writing at a fraction of the price. Full instructions and helpful tips. Telephone support and Web CV options for your complete CV writing solution. Free interview guide with every purchase.

Eurograduate Live
Useful sections on finding and applying for jobs and preparing CVs for individual countries in Scandinavia, Western Europe, Southern Europe, Central & Eastern Europe. You can also find expert advice on Career Planning.

FAQ Farm
"Get ready for that interview! Simple job interview tips and basic things you should know, plus advice on common interview questions, tough interview questions, questions to ask an interviewer, salary negotiation, thank you letters, and more."

HandsonCV
Use our quick and easy online CV maker to create a professional high quality CV as a Microsoft Word document.

iagora.com
CVs and cover letters in Europe & US - advice for France, Germany, Spain, Sweden, US

Interview Skills Consulting
Looking for a new job but lacking confidence at interviews? Finding it difficult to sell yourself? Is your interview technique letting you down? Or perhaps you are an employer seeking to improve your interviewing skills? Please check the following site for some tips.

Lewisham CV Service
Professional CV writing service. Offers CVs and cover letters along with help with application forms and interview techniques.

Mind Tools
Time management skills - detailed strategies & skills from Mindtools. Useful section on showing you how to use personal time management skills. These are some of the most important career skills that you can learn. Time Management skills are essential for successful people.

Pro-CV Writing Service
CVs and cover letters expertly written and professionally presented. Downloadable information, including hints on how to write your own CV, book recommendations, and further help.

Professional CV Services
Award winning professional CV writing service offering a range of online professional CVs. Services include CV and cover letter writing. In addition, we professionally administer job application forms, both online and in-house. We also conduct a series of regular career workshops.

Professional CV writing services by Winning CVs
Professional CV writing and interviewing skills consultancy offering CV tips and advice on preparing for an interview as well as free CV evaluations. Links to 1000s of jobs.

The CV Consultancy
High quality cv writing at realistic prices. Taking a personal pride in producing the best possible CV for you. The secret of our success is the unique mix of professionalism and individual service

The CV Partnership
A tailored CV writing service for all levels of experience. Affordable service - friendly and personal support for an outstanding CV.

Professional CV Services
Award winning professional CV writing service offering a range of online professional CVs. Services include CV and cover letter writing. In addition, we professionally administer job application forms, both online and in-house. We also conduct a series of regular career workshops.

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unique sites

Catbert's Salary Calculator on the Dilbert.com site
Humorous site for anyone who thinks building a career and looking for that perfect job is 100% "Serious Business"! Click on "Funny Stuff" and check out the "Catbert Salary Calculator" ... take a minute to explore!

"Something was lost in the translation!"
If it's one of those days and you need a laugh or two, check out some of these signs and notices actually posted in hotels and restaurants around the world.

Uselessness of Food & Beverage
"Food itself is not useless. Au contraire!" Amusing and useful ... explore "Exploding Coke Cans," "Official Food of College Students," "Bunny Survival Test," and more.

www.fat-guy.com
Highly rated restaurant guide written by a talented NYC lawyer-writer with a passion for good food experiences! Satisfy your appetite for intelligent writing about food & restaurants by exploring this site.

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UK unique sites

British - Council: Working in the UK from other countries
British Council is the UK's international organisation for educational opportunities and cultural relations. You can obtain advice and information on the UK, including living and studying in the UK, also contact addresses for advice in your local area or country.

Department for Education and Skills
You can find relevant information about the recognition of vocational and professional qualifications across Europe.

Free2Professional Translation
Free and professional language translation service for websites and text.

Letlink: Relocation to the UK
Housing advice, also includes information for tenants and landlords, including Frequently Asked Questions, factsheets on safety etc and housing legislation.

Workpermit.com
Workpermit.com is accredited with the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner and provides immigration, work permit and visa services for most of the English speaking World and the EU.

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CA culinary schools

Atlantic Tourism and Hospitality Institute
ATHI has combined its many resources with those of the Culinary Institute of Canada (CIC) to create an international tourism and hospitality school on Prince Edward Island. The CIC is regarded by many as the premiere culinary school in Canada.

Dubrulle International Culinary & Hotel Institute
Dubrulle is the largest private cooking school in Canada. Program completion results in the achievement of the "International Hospitality and Food Service Business Management Diploma."

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culinary schools

Le Cordon Bleu
Le Cordon Bleu offers Certificate courses in basic, intermediate, and superior cuisine and pastry. Students graduate with Le Cordon Bleu's highest award, the Grand Diplome. Locations: Paris, London, and Tokyo.

Lyon School of Culinary Arts and Hotel Management
Three-year diploma program in Hotel & Restaurant Administration and Management based in Lyon, France. Continuing vocational training for professionals and training programs for amateurs are also offered.

New England Culinary Institute
Located in Vermont, the New England Culinary Institute has a well-rounded culinary program leading to Certificate, Associate, or Bachelor's degrees.

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culinary schools

Academy of Culinary Arts
The Academy of Culinary Arts has a 16-month accelerated program leading to job placement. Credits earned enable students to transfer and earn a B.S. in Hotel, Restaurant & Institutional Management.

California Culinary Academy
Premier Culinary School in San Francisco Bay area with professional degree programs in Chef's Training and in Baking & Pastry Arts. Weekend classes also taught to those with a more casual interest in the culinary arts.

California School of Culinary Arts (CSCA)
Located in Pasadena, California, the School is affiliated with Le Cordon Bleu and offers a rich, tempting menu of course work, including both traditional and contemporary cooking methods.

Chef John Folse Culinary Institute
At home at Nicholls State University in Louisiana, the Institute is named after award-winning restaurant Chef John Folse. Students may prepare for both Associate and Bachelor's Degrees in Culinary Arts.

Cooking & Hospitality Institute of Chicago
Courses leading to an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Culinary Arts are offered along with certificated programs in Professional Cooking, Restaurant Management, and Baking & Pastry Production, among others.

Culinary Institute of America
Located in Hyde Park, N.Y., the CIA offers associate degree programs in culinary arts and baking & pastry arts; bachelor's degree programs in culinary arts management; baking & pastry arts management; and continuing education.

Florida Culinary Institute
Florida Culinary offers accredited Culinary Arts and International Baking & Pastry programs, specialized Associate degrees, certificated classes, and accelerated training programs.

French Culinary Institute
Six-month (day) and nine-month (evening) programs in Classic Culinary Arts are offered at the school's New York campus, teaching students all the fundamentals for mastering a classic culinary repertoire.

JNA Institute of Culinary Arts
Located in Philadelphia, the Institute has programs in Professional Cooking, Specialized Food Service Management, Culinary Arts/Restaurant Management, and courses for the food hobbyist.

Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee
The Culinary Arts Program provides students with skills and knowledge for today's food service industry. The core of the culinary curriculum is the hands-on teaching of cooking skills connected with the academic knowledge needed to assure competency in the field.

Pennsylvania Culinary School
One of the largest Culinary/Hospitality Institutes in the U.S. with Associate Degrees in Culinary Arts, Pastry Arts, & Hotel/Restaurant Management.

San Diego Culinary Institute, Inc.
San Diego Culinary Institute is a premier cooking school offering certificates in Basic Professional Culinary Skills (352 hours) and Baking and Pastry Arts (1150 hours).

Scottsdale Culinary Institute
Scottsdale Culinary Institute, affiliated with Le Cordon Bleu, is a fully accredited culinary school focusing on culinary education. It is located in Scottsdale, Arizona.

* Shaw Guides
Electronic version of the useful Guide to Cooking Schools published every year by Shaw Guides. Find school listings by keyword or browse listings by location, specialty, or tuition.

Texas Culinary Academy
An Associate Degree of Applied Science in Culinary Arts and/or Food & Beverage Management can be earned at this Culinary School in Austin, Texas.

Western Culinary Institute, Portland, Oregon
There is a specialized curriculum in this Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Program for job- and career-oriented students, yet all diploma graduates receive a diversified education in culinary arts.

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UK culinary schools

Cookery at the Grange
Established in 1981 The Grange has a renowned reputation worldwide for its residential cookery courses.

Edinburgh School of Food & Wine
EFSW offers a wide variety of full time and part time cookery courses. It is an inspiring place to study for gap year students, aspiring career-minded chefs or those who just love to cook.

HCTC: Hospitality Training - Apprenticeships
If you're considering a career in the hospitality industry, or have already got a bit of experience, doing an Hospitality Apprenticeship could be the perfect step for you to take. Check the following web site for more information.

Leith School of Food and Wine
Leiths School of Food and Wine in London has an international reputation as a first class training school for chefs.

London Hotel School
The UK's only dedicated hotel school offering HND and Diploma courses in classes or by distance learing.

Shaker BarSchool
Shaker BarSchool provides individuals and managers some of the most comprehensive training programs available in the UK. The school offers contemporary courses and practical hands-on and theoretical training, leading to industry recognised qualifications.

Tante Marie School of Cookery Limited
Tante Marie is one of the largest independent cordon bleu cookery school in the UK and has been training the world's top cooks since 1954.

The Cocktail Academy
The Cocktail Academy in London, offers some of the most comprehensive cocktail training in UK. Courses at the Academy include practical and theoretical training and lead into recognised qualification.

The Wine and Food Academy
You can learn about wine itself, its varieties and its characteristics; how to cook and match food to wine; and gain a UK Government recognised qualification.

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CA universities and colleges

Algonquin College
Algonquin is located in Ontario, Canada and offers Diploma programs in Tourism & Travel, Hotel & Restaurant Management, and Culinary Management.

Ashton College
Ashton College is located in Vancouver, British Columbia and offers Hospitality Management Diploma program in alliance with American Hotel & Lodging Association. Studies include core courses in food and beverage management, front office procedures and supervision, in addition to professionally related courses in marketing, computers, human resources, and accounting.

Aurora University George Williams College
The George Williams College of Health and Human Services at Aurora University offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in a variety of professional disciplines, including Hospitality Management.

Bartending School of Ontario
The Bartending School of Ontario offers a comprehensive, individualized hands-on training program taught by experienced and licensed bartending instructors. Job placement assistance is available.

Brock University
Tourism Studies at Brock University- located in the Niagara Region, one of the world's most visited international tourism sites. The Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies offers four-year programs of study leading to a Bachelor of Tourism Studies honours degree and a Bachelor of Tourism Studies.

Centennial College
The Hospitality & Tourism Administration program prepares you for careers in any of the eight sectors of Tourism. Our courses cover a full range of business practices in marketing, human resources, finance and industry operations – as applied to the entire hospitality and tourism field.

Douglas College
Douglas College's two-year Hotel and Restaurant Management Program at our David Lam Campus (Coquitlam, B.C.) can prepare you for the exciting opportunities this industry has to offer. You'll get a background in food services and lodging-operations management.

George Brown College Chef School
There's no single school in North America that dominates a profession like the George Brown Chef School dominates the professional cooking scene. It consistently receives the highest praise from fine dining establishments for its teaching quality, range of courses, and responsiveness to the needs of students and the industry.

Georgian College
Located in Ontario, Canada, the college offers courses of study in Hospitality & Tourism, including Culinary Management, Food Preparation, Hotel & Resort Operation, and Administration.

Humber College
This 2-year college in Toronto, Canada offers a wide range of hospitality courses: Hospitality, Recreation & Tourism; Travel & Tourism; Hospitality Management; and Culinary courses. On-line study available.

Imperial Hotel Management College
Imperial Hotel Management College is a hotel management school based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Founded by a group of dedicated hospitality professionals and experienced educators, we have set a new benchmark in hospitality education.

Liaison College
Liaison College Cooking Schools and Business Schools are spread over several campuses in Ontario, Canada. There are three distinct programs: Cook Basic, Cook Advanced, and Hospitality Administration.

Professional Development Institute of Tourism
An accredited Hotel School in British Columbia, providing Hospitality Management Diploma and Certificate Programs.

Red Deer College
Located in Alberta, Canada, the college offers one-year certificates and two-year diplomas in Rooms & Marketing Management, Food & Beverage Management, and Accounting & Financial Management.

Regal Constellation College of Hospitality
Canadian college offering diploma programs in Hotel & Restaurant Operations and Culinary Arts at its Toronto campus. The College is a division of Regal Hotels International.

Ryerson Polytechnic University
Ryerson Polytechnic University's School of Hospitality & Tourism Management is located in Toronto, Canada and offers a Bachelor of Applied Arts in Hospitality and Tourism.

University of Guelph
The Department of Hotel and Food Administration is part of the Bachelor of Commerce (B.Comm.) degree program available at this Canadian university.

Vancouver Community College
We are proud of our reputation for quality programs designed to meet the needs of today's hospitality and tourism industry. Classes take place at our City Centre campus in the heart of downtown Vancouver. Students gain practical knowledge along with theory, and real world experience is an important part of the training.

Vancouver Premier College of Hotel Management
Hotel management certificates can be earned in many areas, including: Rooms Division, Marketing & Sales, F & B, Human Resources, Club Management, and more. Internships and practicums are offered overseas and locally.

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international universities and colleges

Adelaide Hospitality & Tourism School
Certificated courses in a wide variety of subjects from travel, tourism, hotel administration to tour guiding. The School, located in Southern Australia, also offers Internet-based on-line learning.

Alpine Center
Internationally recognized & accredited Associate Institute in Athens, Greece. Hotel & Tourism Management and Culinary Arts programs. Culinary Arts grads can transfer to Johnson & Wales or Bournemouth Universities to complete a Bachelor's degree.

Australian International Hotel School
Leading management school for hospitality industry in the Australasian and Pacific Region offers university education & industry experience/training. It is affiliated with the Cornell University Hotel School & the RMIT University.

Blue Mountains Hotel School
The School is a university level institution, recognised and accredited in Australia by the Vocational Education and Training Accreditation Board to offer undergraduate and postgraduate level courses. It is in partnership with International Hotel and Tourism Training Institute (IHTTI).

Canisius College
The Statler Hotel Program in Buffalo, NY, is a school of hospitality management incorporating study abroad as an integral part of its curriculum. Glion Hotel School's campus in Switzerland is the site used by Canisius.

Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL)
The Lausanne Hotel School in Switzerland is known and respected for its International Hospitality Management and Management of Hotel Operations programs. Training, internships, summer, and postgraduate courses offered.

Glion Hotel School
Campuses worldwide with bachelor's, associate, and certificate programs in all facets of hospitality management. The campus in Switzerland is associated with the Canisius College hotel program.

Hotel Institute Montreux (HIM)
One of Switzerland's leading hotel schools, H.I.M. offers international students a unique opportunity to learn the art of hospitality management at its source.

Hotel Management School Les Roches (SHA)
Les Roches places a strong emphasis on hands-on and practical learning, setting it apart from many other hotel schools. Upon graduation, our students are more than prepared to either begin a career or further their current position in the hospitality industry.

Hotelschool The Hague
Hotelschool The Hague is an international institute for hospitality and has been the first choice for students, employees, businesses, or anyone else who values quality for more than 70 years. They offer a Bachelor and Masters Degree in Hotel Management. The Hotelschool has branches in Amsterdam and The Hague.

Institut de Management Hotelier International (IMHI)
Created by ESSEC's Graduate School of Management and Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration, IMHI's joint program leads to MBA in International Hospitality Management. Courses in France and NY.

International College of Hotel Management
This college is a joint project of the Swiss Hotel Association (SHA), Le Cordon Bleu, and the Government of South Australia. Diplomas/Certificates are earned in International Hotel Management, Tourism, Bakery & Pastry Cooking.

International College of Tourism & Hotel Management
Located in Sidney, Australia, the college offers a Diploma of Hospitality Management, a Bachelor's of Business, Hospitality & Tourism, and a Master's of Management, Hospitality & Tourism Management.

International Hotel Management Institute (IMI)
Located in Lucerne, Switzerland, the Institute's varied programs lead to B.A. degree or IMI Diploma, Higher Diploma, Postgraduate Diploma, or Certificates in F & B and Rooms Division Management.

La Trobe University School of Hospitality & Tourism
Located near Albury, Australia, the university has an International Hotel School and offers graduate diplomas, Bachelor of Business, and post-graduate courses in Hospitality Management.

Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE
The Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality's courses at the Institute lead to certificates and diplomas in the areas of Hospitality, Commercial Cookery, and Tourism.

Schiller International University
The International School of Tourism and Hospitality Management at Schiller is an innovative American university with its main campus in Florida and seven campuses in Europe.

School of Hotel Management, Neuchâtel, Switzerland (IHTTI)
This Hotel School offers a B.A. in International Hospitality and Tourism Management as well as a Higher Diploma or Diploma in Hotel Management and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Hotel Operations.

Southern Cross University
The University's Hotel School operates as an integral part of one of Australia's leading five-star hotels, the Hotel Inter-Continental Sydney. A one-year Chef's Apprenticeship course is also offered.

Swiss School of Tourism
The only bilingual - French/German - school of tourism in Switzerland. Accredited program appeals to students from around the world and offers practical/theoretical training.

Universidad de Salamanca, Spain
Programs available relating to various sectors of the Tourism Industry.

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UK universities and colleges

Alpine Center
Alpine Center, the leading Swiss Business School for Hospitality & Tourism Management education in Greece offers Swiss diplomas in hotel management and culinary arts, HND Tourism, and BA(Hons) and Masters degrees validated by University of Wales, UK. A dynamic career and placement office ensures all students promising career opportunities upon graduation.

Glasgow Caledonian University
The Caledonian University is one of the largest universities in Scotland with over 14,000 students. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Hospitality and Tourism Management.

Leeds Metropolitan University
Leeds Metropolitan University is situated near London and offers professional and postgraduate courses in Hospitality and Tourism Management.

London South Bank University
The LSBU has a wide variety of both undergraduate & postgraduate courses in hospitality and tourism management.

Oxford Brookes University, On-line Education
Alternative BA or BSc joint honours degree in Hospitality Management Studies allows you to study Hospitality Management with a second subject at this Oxford, England, campus.

Robert Gordon University - Aberdeen
Robert Gordon University is situated in Scotland and offers a BA honours degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management Studies.

Scottish Hotel School
Students from around the globe come to study and prepare for advanced degrees in hotel, hospitality, and tourism at the Hotel School, which is highly respected in the hospitality and tourism industry.

Sheffield Hallam University
The School of Leisure & Food Management at the University has a wide variety of both undergraduate & postgraduate courses in hospitality, tourism, sports/recreation, and leisure management.

Thames Valley University
With 45,000 student registrations, the University is one of the largest institutes in Europe. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Hospitality and Tourism Management.

University of Bournemouth
The University of Bournemouth is a modern institution. It offers BA or BSc honours degree in Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure Management Studies."

University of Brighton
The university offers course study leading to a Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management.

University of Kent
The University of Kent is a UK higher education institution funded by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE). You can gain a BA degree within the Tourism Management Studies.

University of Plymouth
The University of Plymouth is one of the UK's most prominent and dynamic universities with an educational history dating back to 1862. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Hospitality Catering and Tourism Management.

University of Portsmouth
University of Portsmouth offers undergraduate courses in Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism Management.

University of Surrey - School of Management
The School of Management offers a world-class management education to an international community. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Hospitality and Tourism Management.

University of Ulster
This university in Ireland offers programs of study leading to a Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management and Hotel & Tourism Management and/or a Master's Degree in Hospitality Management.

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US universities and colleges

Boston University School of Hospitality Management
Located in one of the world's finest cities, Boston University offers a full-time, four-year bachelor's degree program in hospitality management. Field experience and internships are a part of the curriculum.

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
The Collins School of Hospitality Management at Cal Poly Pomona offers a four-year curriculum that leads to a Bachelor's Degree in Hotel & Restaurant Management.

California State University at Chico
Four-year degree offered in Recreation Administration with courses in Resort & Lodging Management and Tourism.

Canisius College
The Statler Hotel Program in Buffalo, NY, is a school of hospitality management incorporating study abroad as an integral part of its curriculum. Glion Hotel School's campus in Switzerland is the site used by Canisius.

Champlain College Hotel & Restaurant Management Program
Bachelor's or Associate's degrees in Hotel-Restaurant Management and AHMA-approved professional course certificates offered on this Burlington, Vermont campus.

City College of San Francisco
The Hospitality & Tourism Management program offers the following degrees: B.S. and B.A. in Hospitality & Tourism Management; Associate of Arts degrees; certificated courses in Hotel & Restaurant Administration; and Food & Wine courses.

Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration
The top-rated Hotel School at Cornell University offers several degrees in the hospitality management field: B.S., M.S., M.M.H., and Ph.D. Study abroad and management internship programs are available.

Drexel University
The Hotel and Restaurant Management (HRM) Department at DrexelUniversity prepares students for management positions in both lodging and food service facilities.

Faulkner State Community College
Located on Alabama's Gulf Coast, Faulkner offers Associate Degrees and certificated courses in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, and Pastry Baking.

Florida International University
Take a wide variety of Hospitality Management courses leading to a Bachelor's or Master's Degree. Certificate programs and several off-campus courses via video conferencing are also available.

Florida Metropolitan University
FMU’s Pompano Beach Campus offers an Associate in Science Degree in Hospitality Management and Bachelor of Science Degree in Hospitality Management.

Florida State University
The Dedman Department of Hospitality offers a Bachelor's degree. Areas of concentration include: Professional Golf Management, Resort & Condominium Management, and Senior Services Management.

HRT Alliance
Post-graduate diplomas can be earned through HRT Alliance's regular, modular, and Internet courses providing market-related curriculum, hands-on training, and real life industry experiences.

Institut de Management Hotelier International (IMHI )
Created by ESSEC's Graduate School of Management and Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration, IMHI's joint program leads to MBA in International Hospitality Management. Courses in France and NY.

Iowa State University
Courses in the department of Hotel, Restaurant & Institution Management lead to a Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, Master of Family and Consumer Sciences (MFCS), and a joint-major Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D).

James Madison University
James Madison University has the first hospitality program to be accredited by both ACPHA (The Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration) and AACSB (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), the symbols of status in the industry. To retain this credit, we continuously strive to provide a challenging and progressive course of study.

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
School of Culinary Arts, Tourism and Hospitality Programs offers programs in the areas of Culinary Arts Education, Tourism Education, and Hospitality Education.

Johnson & Wales University
As the world's largest foodservice educator, Johnson & Wales University houses both the Hospitality College and the College of Culinary Arts. Associate and/or Bachelor's degrees can be earned.

Kansas State University
The Department of Hotel, Restaurant, Institutional Management & Dietetics prepares graduates/postgraduates for managerial, educational, or research positions in food service and hospitality management or dietetics.

Michigan State University, School of Hospitality Business
Top-ranked business college-based hospitality school, Michigan State University School of Hospitality Business offers a B.S. degree and the new Michael L. Minor Master of Science degree in Food Service Management.

Mississippi University for Women, Culinary Arts Institute
Bachelor of Science degree program with minors in the following emphasis areas: entrepreneurship/small business development; food journalism; food art (food styling and photography); and nutrition/wellness.

New Hampshire College
Both hospitality and tourism degree programs are offered with B. S. Degrees in Hotel, Restaurant, or Tourism Management. An Associate Degree is offered in Culinary & Baking from the college's Culinary Institute.

New Mexico State University
Earn a B.S. Degree in Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism Management and/or a Master's Degree with an HRTM emphasis. Available, too, is the option of summer study in Switzerland with Hotel Institute Montreux.

New York University
There are a range of master's and undergraduate degree programs at the Center for Hospitality, Tourism, and Travel Administration, as well as courses leading to the Advanced Professional Certificate in Customer Service Management.

Northern Arizona University
Earn a bachelor's degree in hotel and restaurant management from the university's School of Hotel and Restaurant Management in Flagstaff.

Northwood University Michigan
Northwood University's program offers a wide variety of industry-approved courses leading to either an AA or BA degree in Hotel/Restaurant/Resort management.

Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma State University College of Human Environmental Sciences offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees in Hotel and Restaurant Management.

Parkland College
Associate degree (A.A.S.) offered in Restaurant Management and Hotel/Motel Management. Certificates (CER) are offered in Foodservice Management, Hotel/Motel Management, and Travel & Tourism.

Pennsylvania State University, University Park
The School of Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Management (HR & IM) offers a four-year degree at the University Park campus.

Purdue University
A bachelor's degree with specialization in food service, lodging, and tourism can be earned in Purdue's Restaurant, Hotel, Institutional, and Tourism Management Program.

Sinclair Community College
Located in Dayton, Ohio, the College's Department of Hospitality Management offers an Associate Degree program as well as a Culinary Arts Option.

Texas School of Bartenders
The Texas School of Bartenders is a Texas owned bartending school that was founded in 1987 on the concept that bartending schools must concentrate on delivering superior bartending training behind "real" bars with "actual" bartending equipment from "experienced" bartenders.

Texas Tech University
Restaurant, Hotel & Institutional Management (RHIM) at Texas Tech University is one of the top programs in the nation. High departmental expectations along with a rigorous, leading-edge curriculum lead to an undergraduate experience diverse in its scope and responsibilities.

Trident Technical College
Trident Tech is located in Charleston, S.C., and its Division of Hospitality, Tourism, and Culinary Arts offers associate degree, diploma, and certificate programs.

University of Denver
The University offers a Bachelor's of Science or Arts degree in Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism Management and a Master's of Arts degree in Resort and Tourism Management Specialization.

University of Hawaii at Manoa
The School of Travel Industry Management (TIM) is located on the University of Hawai'i's Manoa campus on Oahu. The TIM School offers quality degree and professional educational programs including: Bachelor of Science Degree with emphasis on hospitality management, tourism management, or transportation management.

University of Houston's Conrad Hilton College of Hotel & Restaurant Management
On the campus of the University of Houston, the college offers both a Bachelor's degree in Hotel-Restaurant Management and a Master's degree in Hospitality Management.

University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Bachelor's & Master's degree programs integrate a variety of University courses in the humanities, social and physical sciences, with heavy concentration of business and hospitality/tourism study.

University of Minnesota
Students in the Department of Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Management are prepared for both Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degrees.

University of Missouri at Columbia
Undergraduate, four-year degree program in Hotel and Restaurant Management is offered. University planning includes future graduate studies and research.

University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Highly rated William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration offers undergraduate & postgraduate degrees in Hotel Operations, Casino Management, Restaurant Management, Culinary Arts, F & B, Tourism & Convention Administration.

University of New Orleans
Lester E. Kabacoff School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Administration (HRT) is part of the College of Business Administration. The School has graduated students in HRT for over 30 years and has a strong, industry experienced, and internationally diverse faculty.

University of North Texas
UNT's School of Merchandising and Hospitality Management prepares students to compete for jobs in fashion industry, retail merchandising, and hotel management.

University of San Francisco
The Hospitality Management Program at the University of San Francisco is "The Business School for Hospitality Management." San Francisco, long known as a world-class city with top-ranked hotels and restaurants, is a major convention and tourist destination. With the Wine Country nearby, the Bay Area is rich in resources for student research and employment/career opportunities.

University of South Carolina
At the School of Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism Administration, both undergraduate and graduate programs in Hospitality Management are available. The university is also known for its Institute for Tourism Research.

University of Tennessee
The Hotel & Restaurant Administration Program prepares students for both graduate and postgraduate degrees with a focus on foodservice administration, lodging systems, research, analysis, and industry trends.

University of Utah
B.A., B.S., and postgraduate degrees can be earned through the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism. A specialization degree in the field of Hospitality Management is also offered.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
The Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management offers baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral programs. Field study courses for credit are also available.

Washington State University
The University offers both a Bachelor's Degree in Hotel & Restaurant Administration and an MBA with hospitality emphasis.

Widener University, Chester, Pennsylvania
Widener's School of Hospitality Management programs lead to both B.S. and M.B.A. degrees; a bachelor's degree in Hospitality Administration is also offered for the working professional.

York County Technical College
This Maine college offers a Food Service Specialist Certificate Program, which is articulated with the Associate of Applied Science Degree Program in Culinary Arts.

Youngstown State University
Bitonte College of Health & Human Services at Youngstown State University offers a Hospitality Management Program that provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to be successful and competent in this fast-growing field. Students may earn an associate degree and/or a bachelor's degree with a major in hospitality management.

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