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You’ve explored the world by day, but what happens after dark? 🌟

Have you heard of Noctourism? It is exactly what it sounds like, travel designed for the night! From stargazing and night safaris to moonlit waterfalls and night markets, travelers are embracing experiences the day cannot offer. Rising temperatures and crowded destinations are driving more people to explore after dark.

For tourism, hospitality and event professionals, the night is a new opportunity. Hotels and destinations can create stargazing lounges, nighttime tours or evening events that leave a lasting impression.

When the sun sets, the experience does not have to! And in the dead of summer, it might be worth exploring Noctourism opportunities for your business or even for yourself.

Have you ever explored travel after dark? Do you think it's worth experiencing?🌙

After 18 years away from school, UF THEM alumni Tiffany Webster returned with courage and determination. Balancing work, life and studies wasn’t easy, but she found a way to make it happen.

Sometimes the hardest step is just getting started but Tiffany proved it’s never too late to chase a dream. 🌟

okay so where are you going👀

Imagine this moment… 🎓

Your career in Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management elevated, right from your laptop. Our 100% online master’s program can make this dream possible for you. Some of the best perks about our program?

✨ No GRE score required
📝 One reference letter is all it takes
💻 Learn from anywhere, on your schedule

Applications for Fall 2026 close July 17. Don't let the time pass, start your application today at the link below!

https://bit.ly/4t5Tb1o

Ever wonder what social and network data can actually tell us?

In HMG6583c Data Mining with Social Data, students explore how to navigate large datasets, uncover trends and turn information into smarter decisions across tourism, hospitality and events.

💡 Learn more about this course and other courses offered next semester at the link below.

https://bit.ly/4ve1XMh

Not all careers follow the same path… and that’s kind of the point. ✈️

From hotels and events to tourism strategy and global guest experiences, a master’s in Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management can take you way beyond what most people expect.

And with the industry projected to add nearly 2 million jobs in the U.S. by 2031, it’s not slowing down anytime soon!

If you’ve ever wondered what you can actually do with a master’s in this field, this is a good place to start: https://bit.ly/4tuIIfy

Spring 2026 grads, your hard work and dedication have paid off. 💙 You’re stepping into a world of opportunities where creativity, strategy and leadership will shape unforgettable moments for people everywhere.

Congratulations, UF THEM Grad!🎓

What happens when curiosity and opportunity finally meet?

For Joshua, it meant leading global operations and creating unforgettable experiences, all while leveling up with our online M.S. in Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management. 🎓✨ His journey shows how childhood passions can turn into professional achievements that leave a lasting impact.

Read his full story to see how he’s shaping the future of guest experiences at the link below!

Joshua Kalahikiola Alexander Strengthens Global Guest Experiences Through UF’s Online M.S. in Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management Program - Online Master’s of Science in Tourism, Hospitality & Event Management Joshua Alexander shares how UF’s online master’s in tourism, hospitality and event management strengthened his leadership and global guest experiences.

At the start of the year, a lot of predictions were made about how people would travel in 2026. More intentional trips. New definitions of luxury. More overlap between work and travel. ✈️

Now that we are in Q2, it is worth asking if these trends are actually showing up.

Tell us, what trends are you seeing in travel right now?

🔗 Take a look at what was predicted at the link below.

https://bit.ly/499mPLG

Space tourism might be the next evolution of the travel industry, or its most exclusive frontier yet 🚀

With growing interest in missions like Artemis II, it’s hard not to wonder what it would actually feel like to leave Earth. And with companies like Blue Origin and Virgin Galactic already testing the waters, the question isn’t if space tourism happens, it’s who it’s really for.

Is this the kind of innovation that reshapes global travel? Or just a luxury experience for a very small few?

Either way, it’s pushing the tourism industry to think beyond anything we’ve known before.

So what do you think? Is space tourism is the future of travel? 🪐