My name is Ali Greenberg and I will be beginning my Senior Year this fall. I am studying Hospitality Management with a minor in Labor and Employment Relations. I spent the past Spring semester studying in Florence, Italy through a new Hospitality Management Global Program at Florence University of the Arts. It was truly an amazing experience immersing myself in the Italian culture inside and outside of the classroom. After graduation I hope to pursue a career in the Hospitality Industry that allows me to combine my passion for the growing hospitality field and love of traveling.

The hospitality industry is ever evolving and growing, ensuring that no day is dull or ever the same. Currently working as a rotational intern at the Hyatt House in King of Prussia, PA, my summer internship solidifies this notion. This unique property is owned and managed by Lodgeworks, a dynamic hotel development and management company based in Wichita, KN. The Hyatt House is classified as an extended stay property. This exclusive concept attracts guests who are primarily staying more than five days and provides them with residentially inspired suites. Often these are business travelers who return frequently, thus allowing the hotel employees a chance to build a strong relationship with these guests. Every few weeks I am cycled into a different department, exposing me to the many aspects of a hotel property. So far I have worked in multiple departments including engineering, sales, food and beverage, and just about everything in-between. It is great to see all of the various responsibilities and procedures that each department follows on a day-to-day basis and further observing how each division interacts with one another. Jeff Heim and Rosemarie Hibler, two faculty members of the Hospitality Management program, made a visit to the hotel this past week. It was great to show them the property as well as see the other Penn State alumni that work at the Hyatt House!