HEAT - Hospitality Educators Association of Texas

09/21/2026

⏰ Today is the LAST DAY to receive the early-bird registration rate for HEAT!

Join hospitality educators from across Texas at the Omni Corpus Christi Hotel for four days of learning, networking, collaboration, and hospitality-focused fun.

📅 November 1–4, 2026
📍 Omni Corpus Christi Hotel

Don’t miss your chance to save—register today!

🔗 Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/30th-annual-heat-professional-development-conference-registration-1997593747673?aff=oddtdtcreator

We can’t wait to see you in Corpus Christi! 🌴🌊

08/24/2026

🔥 HEAT Registration Is Now Open! 🔥

Join the Hospitality Educators Association of Texas and connect with fellow educators who are passionate about preparing students for careers in the hospitality and tourism industry.

HEAT members have opportunities to network, share resources, learn from industry professionals, and collaborate with hospitality educators from across Texas.

Register today and become part of the HEAT community!

🔗 Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/30th-annual-heat-professional-development-conference-registration-1997593747673?aff=oddtdtcreator

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07/20/2026

The best conference ideas come from YOU! 💙

As we continue planning the 2026 HEAT Professional Development Conference, we want to know what would make this year's conference the most valuable for you.

What topics would you like to learn more about?

What skills, trends, or challenges are you facing in your classroom that you'd love to see addressed?

Whether it's culinary, lodging, tourism, entrepreneurship, certifications, AI in hospitality, CTSOs, classroom management, industry partnerships, or something completely different—we want to hear it!

Drop your ideas in the comments below. Your feedback helps us create a conference that's relevant, engaging, and designed with hospitality educators in mind.

06/29/2026

What does sponsor support make possible?

✅ Hands-on culinary demonstrations
✅ Professional development sessions
✅ Industry certifications and training
✅ Networking and collaboration with hospitality educators from across Texas
✅ New ideas, resources, and inspiration to take back to our students

These moments from the 2025 HEAT Professional Development Conference are just a few examples of the meaningful learning experiences made possible through the generosity of our sponsors.

Because of their support, HEAT educators can continue growing their knowledge, strengthening their programs, and preparing the next generation of hospitality professionals.

Thank you to our incredible sponsors for investing in hospitality education across Texas. Your partnership truly makes a difference. ❤️

Interested in becoming a sponsor for the 2026 HEAT Professional Development Conference? We'd love to connect! Please reach out to Debbie McCready at [email protected]

06/22/2026

Hospitality is so much more than what happens at the front desk! 🏨✨

Texas Hotel & Lodging Association recently released a new Hospitality Careers Video showcasing the wide variety of career pathways available within the lodging industry. From leadership and management to marketing, finance, culinary operations, technology, event management, engineering, and guest services, there truly is a place for every interest and skill set in hospitality.

This is a great resource to share with students as they explore future careers and discover the many opportunities our industry has to offer.

Thank you to THLA for helping educate and inspire the next generation of hospitality professionals!

THLA helps you find a career in hospitality. Visit TexasLodging.com.

06/15/2026

Looking forward to seeing everyone at the 2026 HEAT Professional Development Conference! 🌴✨

📍 Corpus Christi, Texas
📅 November 1–4, 2026

Save the date and get ready for great connections, collaboration, and hospitality education across Texas!

🎤 CALL FOR SPEAKERS
Interested in presenting at the 2026 HEAT Conference? Selected speakers will receive a 50% discount on conference registration.

We can’t wait to connect, collaborate, and elevate hospitality education together!

06/01/2026

A huge THANK YOU to our incredible 2025 HEAT Professional Development Conference sponsors! ❤️

Your support helps strengthen hospitality education programs, empower educators, and create opportunities for students across Texas.

Interested in partnering with HEAT for 2026? We’d love to connect with new sponsors who are passionate about supporting the future of hospitality education! Please contact us at [email protected] for more information on how to get involved!

05/25/2026

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. 🇺🇸

This Memorial Day, HEAT extends our gratitude to those who made the ultimate sacrifice and to the families who carry their legacy forward.

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.