"Where else can you get over 250 years of experience in three weeks. We have all this information and experience in (an) industry that is fast moving and changing."

- EDIT graduate Karla Eggelton, Marketing Services Manager, Cook Islands Tourism Corporation

"The programme increased my understanding of the relationship among sectors of the travel industry and the interdependency between the sectors. it provided information about developing trends and the challenges of the future, as well as other elements of tourism. I believe it has provided me with tools which have assisted and continue to assist in improving my management skills. it has also enhanced and continues to enhance my awareness of the cultural, environmental, social and economic aspects of tourism and the policy decisions which are linked to these."

- EDIT graduate A. 'Sandy' Chung, Director of Special Projects

Tourism Product Development Co.Ltd., Jamaica

The Executive Development Institute for Tourism (EDIT) is offered by the School of Travel Industry Management, University of Hawaii at Manoa, to serve the ongoing educational needs of executives and professionals in both the private and public sectors of international tourism. EDIT is an intensive three week program which features lectures, class discussions, case studies, group presentations and field visits providing participants with the opportunity to: Increase their understanding of the interrelationships among sectors of the travel industry Identify key problems and opportunities arising from changes in the industry Learn about developing trends and the challenges of the future Enhance their awareness of social, cultural, environmental, and economic aspects of tourism policy decisions Develop their network among industry professionals Share and learn from their professional experiences Improve their management skills The dynamics of classroom discussion rely on participants' experiences, and the addressing of current and arising problems and trends in the industry. Individuals from different backgrounds work on group projects, developing strategies which may be immediately applicable in their employment. Participants find the industry contacts and experiences in EDIT invaluable.