TIA announces a new partnership with The George Washington University, a pioneer in tourism management, education and research for over three decades.

As a new membership benefit, TIA members can earn professional certification or choose from 40 individual courses offered by the International Institute of Tourism Studies of the George Washington University School of Business at a 20% member discount ($440 for in class courses and $360 for online courses).

• Tourism Destination Management
• Event Management

• Hospitality Management
• Sport Business Management

• World-renowned program featuring classes that can be customized to the needs of the individual or TIA member organizations.
• Lessons are guided by expert instructors with practical knowledge from the GWU School of Business.

• Destination Marketing Professionals
• State Tourism Staff
• Event and Meeting Planners
• Travel and Tourism Marketing Specialists

• Online from your Office or Home
• Offline at The George Washington University campus
• Customized programs at your location (group of 20 to 40)

• Students can take one class at a time or complete a 12 to 18 month course of study to achieve a certificate from GW School of Business.
• To attain a professional certificate, students must successfully complete the following within 2 years:
• Tourism Destination Management: 3 Core courses and 3 electives.
• Event Management Certificate: 4 Core courses, 3 electives, plus 100 hours of practicum and a professional portfolio.

*For more information regarding customized programs or for general questions, please contact Laura Uhart at elearning@tia.org