Vision

The School of Travel Industry Management at the University of Hawaii is the leading travel industry and tourism education and knowledge creation program in Hawaii and the Asia-Pacific region.

Mission

To develop and disseminate travel and tourism concepts, knowledge and skills through excellence and leadership in research, training, outreach and service in a fashion that contributes to economic, social, and environmental sustainability as well as supports and enriches the host culture.

Core Values

• Provide a high quality level of education, research, outreach, and service to the residents of Hawaii
• Provide innovative knowledge creation and content delivery for the Asia-Pacific region
• Create a quality, caring, international, and multidisciplinary learning environment for the School's students
• Encourage and support the professional development of faculty and staff
• Ensure the principles of sustainable and responsible tourism permeate all the School's activities
• Work effectively with partners in both Hawaii and the Asia-Pacific region to make the best use of the School's resources