The experience economy is valued at $12 trillion, with people looking to maximize their experiences through hospitality, special events, and participatory and spectator sports.
Eye on the Experience Industry takes a close look at the experience industry through the lens of the College of Hospitality and Tourism Management (CoHST) at Niagara University. Each episode will feature insight in the industry from alumni, faculty, students, and partners from the college.
Niagara University’s College of Hospitality and Tourism Management (CoHST) offers undergraduate degree programs in hotel and restaurant management, sport and recreation management, and tourism and event management, as well as a graduate program in sport management.
Students from the CoHST have access to leading regional, national, and international companies through the college, which provides them with opportunities for internships and life-changing relationships. The college's alumni have become professional leaders in the field, holding some of the top positions within their organizations in leading luxury hotels, professional sports organizations, country clubs, travel and tourism organizations, and much more.
Niagara University’s College of Hospitality and Tourism Management (https://www.niagara.edu/faculty-college-of-hospitality-sport-and-tourism-management/)
Niagara University students Cameron Barnes, Michael Clark, Mylie Philbrick, and Makayla Robinson describe their summer internships with minor league baseball teams, highlighting the practical experience gained.
4 Sept 2025
A visit with Brandi Guerinot
Brandi Guerinot, acting dean of Niagara University's College of Hospitality, Sport and Tourism Management, discusses how students engage in experiential learning and innovative partnerships, preparing them for the global experience industry.
14 May 2025
A leadership change at NU's CMAA chapter
Founded in 1927, the Club Management Association of America (CMAA) is the largest professional association for club management professionals. Its 6,800 members contribute to the success of more than 2,500 country, golf, athletic, city, faculty, military, town, and yacht clubs.
Niagara University’s CMAA Student Chapter, which was established on March 30, 2006, will see a change in leadership next year. We recently had a chance to chat with Molly Passow, the out-going president of NU’s chapter, and Althea Simmons, who will now serve as president of the organization.
6 May 2025
NU Students work with Shea's PAC
The "experience industry" includes businesses and services that work to create memorable and engaging experiences for their customers. In Buffalo, NY, one of those organizations is Shea's Performing Arts Center (SPAC). In this episode we catch up with NU student Baileigh Racky, who is one of a group of students who are working with the advancement team at SPAC to help create a customer experience and emotional connection that goes beyond the transactional.
10 Apr 2025
"Eye On" is joined by alum Carrie (Hontz) Clauk '05
This week we speak with Carrie Hontz Klauk, who graduated from Niagara in 2005. While at NU, Carrie found her wings. Like many successful career stories, Carrie’s career was not a straight line. During the podcast she explains how she used her education and experiences at NU to build a successful career in the sport fitness industry.
3 Apr 2025
NU Students attend ASMA in Cincinnatti
In February, John Weglarski and Katherine Foerg were among a group of NU students who traveled to Cincinnati to participate in the Applied Sport Management Association (ASMA) Conference. The students attended educational sessions and participated in a unique case-study exercise. The students were accompanied by Dr. Cheryl Rode, the chair of Niagara University’s Sport and Recreation Management program. Dr. Rode also serves as a Member-At-Large of the Executive Committee of ASMA.
6 Mar 2025
NU Students Work the Superbowl
Eight students from Niagara University’s College of Hospitality, Sport, and Tourism Management (https://www.niagara.edu/college-of-hospitality-sport-and-tourism-management) traveled to New Orleans to see what goes into organizing the National Football League’s showcase event, and they worked behind the scenes at Super Bowl LIX for a one-of-a-kind experiential learning opportunity.
On the days leading up to the big game, the students participated in a variety of tasks at the NFL Experience presented by Panini at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. As an integral part of these celebratory events and activities, they learned the skills that are needed to host and execute a major hospitality, sport, and tourism event.
3 Dec 2024
Intro Episode and a Look at Youth Sports
The premier of Eye on the Experience Industry takes a look at the Niagara University College of Hospitality, Sport and Tourism Management (CoHST), and continues with an overview of the state of youth sports.
Tom Burns hosts the episode and welcomes Dr. Bridget Niland, the dean of CoHST and Dr. Darren Treadway, associate professor in the university's Sport Management department.
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Cameron Barnes
Michael Clark
Mylie Philbrick
Makayla Robinson
Brandi Guerinot
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