CLARKSVILLE, TN – For Hailey Dorsey, hospitality is more than a career choice; it’s a call to community. This fall, her passion confirmed her purpose as she represented the hospitality management program at Austin Peay State University (APSU) during the Tennessee Governor’s Conference on Hospitality and Tourism (GovCon).
Dorsey was one of 10 students selected for the conference’s ambassador team, working alongside industry professionals with the Tennessee Hospitality and Tourism Association (TNHTA) and the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development. During the three-day conference, her hands-on role offered her an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the state’s $31.7 billion tourism industry.
“I owe all my thanks to Dr. Tim Self for being a wonderful mentor through this journey,” Dorsey said. “And to the awesome staff at TNHTA for developing this program because it allows students to see in real terms how this industry boosts careers and our economy, and why that is so important.”…