5-Week Course for Wedding Planners

Las Vegas, June 7, 2010 – With the growing number of women entrepreneurs wanting to enter the wedding planning business or expand their base of knowledge, The International School of Hospitality (TISOH) will offer a special, FASTtrack Wedding Coordination & Design course starting July 12. Students completing the 5-week course will earn a Certificate in Wedding Coordination & Design. Students will learn the best practices of wedding coordination/planning and the latest in wedding design and trends. Classes are taught by industry professionals, and include externships and various site visits.

This is the first time the school is offering this course of study as a 5-week program. Classes meet Monday through Friday from 9 AM until Noon. The school will help out-of-town students with housing options.

For more information and to sign up online, please go to www.tisoh.com

25 Ways To Use Social Media For Your Next Event

1. Identify a hashtag for your conference.
A hashtag is a key word or abbreviation preceded by the hash or number symbol such as #EC10. Hashtags are adopted by event organizers to encourage conference participants to use in their tweets. Hashtags were created as a way to search and aggregate information on Twitter. More information on hashtags.

2. Search to see if anyone else is using your hashtag using one of the tools listed below.
If not, list it with these same tools. There is not an official hashtag registration system.

Tagalus – a user-defined dictionary of hashtags.
Define your hashtag by tweeting @Tagalus Define (list your hashtag) as: (definition of hashtag) Full Article

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Summer Schedule

Las Vegas, April 5, 2010 – The International School of Hospitality (TISOH) today announced its summer classroom schedule for six certificate and three diploma hospitality courses. The semester begins the week of May 17 and continues for three to six months. Courses are taught in the evening to best accommodate working schedules. Courses will include: Conference Management & Event Planning, Wedding Coordination & Design, The Art of Concierge, Event Design & Production, Art of Food & Beverage, Hospitality Human Resources, Meetings & Event Catering, and Hospitality Leadership & Supervision. Enrollment is limited. The TISOH’s campus is conveniently located close to McCarran International Airport at 3614 E. Sunset Road, Suite 110.

In addition, TISOH announced the schedules for three 5-week FASTtrack certificate programs in Conference Management & Event Planning, Hotel Operations and Wedding Coordination & Design, all beginning July 12. FASTtrack programs meet daily and feature the same instructional team of credentialed industry professional instructors.

Separately, all TISOH programs are available online with rolling admissions. Online programs at TISOH are self-paced, feature audio/visual PowerPoint presentations with one-to-one instruction. Students can start whenever enrollment procedures are complete.

For more information and to sign up online, please go to www.tisoh.com. Enrollment is limited.

About TISOH

The International School of Hospitality (TISOH) was founded in 2005 by professors from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The mission of the school is to offer practical, short-term hospitality training programs developed for industry by industry. Along with class instruction, most courses include site visits and working internships. The school curriculum includes conference management and event planning, meeting & event catering, event design & production, hospitality leadership and supervision, wedding coordination and design, the art of concierge, art of food and beverage, hotel operations and hospitality human resources. Students may elect to study on site or enroll in TISOH’s online courses.

For more information, contact The International School of Hospitality at 702.947.7200 or visit www.tisoh.com.

Wedding Planners Develop New Strategies to Handle Price-shopping Brides

From Special Events magazine:

To fight against bargaining brides and the sour economy, many wedding planners have developed new ways to package their talents. Some examples

NEW TISOH YouTube Channel

TISOH now has a YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/tisoh1

The first video clips uploaded were from the NACE Student Chapter Industry Panel that was held last night. The panelists were:

• Frank Gregory, Aria at City Center: Moderator
• Cheryl Sgovio, Thomas & Mack, Cox Pavillion, Silver Bowl: Stadium and Arena Catering
• Michelle Polci, Harrah's Entertainment: Hotel Catering
• Carrie Key, Dragonridge Country Club: Club Catering
• Destinee Walker, Koi at Planet Hollywood: Restaurant Catering

Video from the Career Fair today will be posted soon.

Relish Gourmet Hot Dog Truck at Career Fair at TISOH

Tomorrow, Thursday, February 25, the TISOH Hospitality Career Fair will be held between Noon and 3 pm. The Relish Gourmet Hot Dog Truck will be there to provide their fabulous menu, where nothing is over $3. It is worth a trip just for a hot dog, as this innovative truck is generally on the West side of the Strip.

TISOH is located at 3614 E. Sunset, between Sandhill and Pecos.

The Career Fair is open to the public and it is FREE.

Hospitality Career Fair - February 25

Open to the public. On-the-spot interviews with reputable employers including Harrah's Entertainment, MGM Mirage, Station Casinos, Activity Planners, Champagne Entertainment Group, Big Dream Marketing, Hofbrahaus, and more.

Thursday, February 25, 12 pm to 3 pm. Free Admission.
The International School of Hospitality
3614 E Sunset Road, Suite 110, Las Vegas (between Sandhill and Pecos)

Plus, free career development workshop, "What Hospitality Employers Look for in a Job Candidate." 12:30 & 2:00, presented by Nelandra Anselmo MS, Career and Lifestyle Coach.

For more info: http://www.tisoh.com/alumni.asp
702/947-7200

Conference & Event Fast Track Program

Our Conference Management & Event Planning Fast Track Certificate Program is starting on March 15 in Las Vegas.

This intensive 5-week program is designed for Las Vegas locals as well as those that can come here for a 5-week stint. We can assist with housing options and tuition loans.

For more information: http://www.tisoh.com or info@tisoh.com
702-947-7200 or toll free at: 1-877-GO.TISOH

Art of Food & Beverage Certificate Program

The Art of Food & Beverage Certificate Program is a 12-week program that meets on Tuesday evenings from 6:00 pm until 9:45 pm on the TISOH Campus on Sunset Road, close to Pecos.

The program includes culinary concepts of international cuisines, beverage pairing and the latest techniques.

For more info.

Edible Wedding Dress

This wild and crazy design, known as the Cake Dress, will allow everyone to congratulate the bride and get a piece of wedding cake, all at the same time More photos.

Career Fair at TISOH

The International School of Hospitality in Las Vegas, will be hosting an open-to-the-public job fair on Thursday, February 25, from 12 pm until 3 pm. Admission is free. No registration required.

The career fair is featuring on-the-spot interviews with reputable employers for jobs in:

• Food and Beverage
• Concierge Services
• Conference Management
• Event Planning
• Wedding Coordination and Design
• Hotel Operations
• Hospitality Human Resources
• Event Design and Production

Location: TISOH Campus, 3614 E. Sunset Rd, Suite 110, Las Vegas, NV 89120 (just east of Pecos).

For More Information: http://www.tisoh.com/alumni.asp or info@tisoh.com or &702) 947-7200

If you are an employer that wishes to exhibit, it is free.

Top 10 Best Careers for 2010

NUMBER 8: Meeting Planner

Employment of meeting and convention planners is expected to grow faster than the average for all professions over the next decade or so. The number of jobs planners hold is forecast to jump 16 percent, thanks to the growing importance of meetings to increasingly global companies.

US News and World Report: Link.

Conference Management and Event Planning Certificate program in Las Vegas starts on January 25. Online certificate program can start at any time. http://www.tisoh.com or info@tisoh.com