"This is one of the best programs I had ever attended. Some lectures have a good balance of academic and real scenarios. The field trips are excellent and the sharing brings new perspectives. I have learned a lot from it and will take time to review and apply it."  John Low, National Association of Travel Agents Singapore (2008 EDIT graduate)

"I have just received a contract for a promotion to a senior position here at the Canadian Tourism Commission. I am taking on the role of Executive Director, Strategy Management. Many thanks to the great learnings, thinking and discussion at the EDIT program. It really helped elevate my thinking."  Paul Nursey, Canadian Tourism Commission (2008 EDIT graduate)

The Executive Development Institute of Tourism Program (EDIT) At no other time in its history has the travel and tourism sector experienced so much change and uncertainty or incredible opportunities for expansion and development. Today, successful industry leaders will require a broad and comprehensive understanding of the international proportions of travel and tourism. They will need to develop decision-making and change-management skills, recognize changing market demands and be in a position to respond to the development of new products and experiences for the ever more demanding visitor. For over thirty years, the Executive Development Institute for Tourism (EDIT) at the University of Hawaii at Manoa has provided professionals from the travel and tourism public and private sectors with the knowledge and skills to work effectively in this environment of change and uncertainty. The flagship program at the School of Travel Industry Management builds leadership proficiency and managerial skills for rising professional executives, heads of businesses and leaders of governmental agencies. The twelve day institute offers a structured, rigorous and interactive curriculum with Hawaii as its backdrop and classroom laboratory. The program prepares leaders to develop innovative strategies in international destination marketing, product development, tourism administration and international tourism policy.