Joan Remington named Tourism Professional of the Year at Florida International University School of Hospitality and Tourism Management

Joan Remington, Interim Dean of Florida International University’s School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, was named winner of the 20th annual Tourism Professional of the Year Award. The award was presented on November 19, 2010 by the Miami Dade Public Schools Academy of Hospitality and Tourism during the South Florida Tourism Professional of the Year and Business & Education Champion Recognition Award Luncheon in Miami, Florida. Awards are presented each year to professionals who provide resources, leadership and advocacy to Academy students, preparing them not just for graduation but for lifelong learning. FIU’s School of Hospitality and Tourism Management is one of the leading programs of its kind in the world offering those studying hotel, foodservice and travel-related industries an unmatched experiential learning environment.