Education Initiatives

Professional Education & Certified Tennessee Tourism Professional (CTTP)

The Institute has partnered with the Tennessee Tourism Roundtable in jointly teaching the Certified Tennessee Tourism Professional Program (CTTP) for Tennessee tourism professionals working in private sector businesses, Chambers of Commerce and convention and visitors bureaus in Tennessee.

High School DECA Programs In Tennessee

The Institute has partnered with the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development and the Tennessee Department of Education in developing high school DECA classroom teaching material about the Tennessee hospitality and tourism industry. These resources include information on career opportunities in the hospitality and tourism industry and marketing for high school teachers.

Teacher resources will be available here soon.