Welcome from the Director

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Hunter Kim, Ph.D.

Welcome to the Bennett School of Hospitality and Tourism Management! 

Located in Charleston, South Carolina, one of the world’s most dynamic destinations for hospitality and tourism, our school offers students a unique opportunity to learn in a living laboratory. Here, education extends far beyond the classroom, connecting our students with an extraordinary hospitality and tourism community. 

We uniquely create the finest hospitality leaders in the world.

I invite you to come, learn, experience, and enjoy your education with us. Hospitality is ultimately about creating meaningful experiences for others, and we are here to help you develop the knowledge, skills, confidence, and passion to become the next generation of hospitality and tourism leaders. 

Welcome to the Bennett School. We look forward to being part of your journey!

Hunter Kim, Ph.D.
Founding Director of the Bennett School of Hospitality and Tourism Management

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