Hospitality and Event Management | Bristol Community College

Bristol's Hospitality and Event Management program prepares you to enter in-demand careers

Enter the world's largest employment field

Learn to create lifelong memories.

Travel is the ultimate adventure, and as the world gets smaller, you can take a role in helping others experience it. Learn the communications and organizational skills you need to create experiences that others will remember forever with Bristol Hospitality Management.

Entrepreneur and Bristol graduate Amy Melody used the knowledge gained from Bristol's Hospitality and Event Management program to support her wedding and events business.

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FulfillingPlan and execute events and create lifetime memories for guests at weddings, parties, and more.

In-DemandEnsure your job placement by entering the world's largest employment field.

Build Your NetworkDevelop strong communication skills and build rapport with clients and other professionals in the Hospitality industry.

Variety of OpportunitiesIncluding convention coordinator, hotel sales and marketing planner, event planner, tour destination planner or cruise ship event and activities planner.

Hospitality and Event Management Program Locations

Hybrid denotes a mix of in-person and online classes.

Attleboro

Hybrid

Fall River

Fully in-person or hybrid

New Bedford

Hybrid

Taunton

Hybrid

Online

What You'll Learn

Hospitality and Event Management program students will be able to...

Demonstrate foundational knowledge of hospitality operations, including lodging, food and beverage, and event management.
Design, coordinate, and implement events (e.g., meetings, conferences, weddings) that meet client objectives, budgets, and timelines.
Apply professional customer service techniques to create positive guest experiences and handle diverse client needs.
Communicate effectively in oral, written, and digital formats with clients, vendors, and team members.
Develop and manage budgets, interpret financial data, and make cost-effective decisions.
Demonstrate ethical behavior and incorporate sustainability practices in hospitality and Event Management.

What You'll Become

Graduates of Bristol's Hospitality and Event Management program move on to become...

Convention and visitors bureau coordinator
Hotel sales and marketing executive
Hotel management or event planner
Casino management
Tour destination management
Cruise ship management and event or activities planner.

Bristol Community College student interning at Fall River Community Media

Gain Real Experience Through Internships

Bristol's Experiential Education Center matches students with internships and civic engagement opportunities that best fit their skills and career goals.

INTERNSHIPS

Start Working Immediately or Continue Your Education

Bristol's Hospitality and Event Management program equips graduates to enter the workforce immediately after graduating. No matter your path, Bristol is here to support you and your success.