HEAT is the only association to encompass membership from culinary, hospitality and tourism educators from secondary and post-secondary

institutions. Our members also include representatives from the Hospitality industry as well as members from professional associations representing the Hospitality Industry in Texas 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: HEAT hosts an annual conference, offering information about the latest trends in the hospitality industry, educational sessions and open forums for sharing curriculum, programs and recruitment ideas. The conference also offers networking opportunities for educators and industry professionals, interaction with college and university representatives and CPEs for participating in approved educational programs. 

INFORMATION RESOURCES: HEAT keeps you connected with educators across Texas who are teaching courses in Culinary, Hospitality, and Tourism Education. 

STRONG CONNECTIONS TO INDUSTRY: HEAT’s mission statement is to connect Hospitality Educators to the Hospitality Industry. HEAT has cultivated working relationships with the Texas Hotel and Lodging Association, the Texas Restaurant Association, and the Texas Travel Alliance. Our board includes members from the Hospitality Industry.

RECOGNITION: HEAT acknowledges outstanding educators with a HEAT Teacher of the Year award and provides post-secondary scholarships to eligible students of HEAT members.   

JOIN HEAT TODAY!

High School Teachers - $60 annually

Retirees  - $25 annually

Post Secondary Institutions - $150 annually

Industry Partners - $750 annually

Join Now by using credit card.  If you wish to receive an invoice to pay by check, please contact cpappas@txhospitalityeducators.org.