Research at NSMH

A Hospitality and Tourism Research Showcase

Led by the HBCU Hospitality Management Consortium in partnership with NSMH, Research at NSMH brings faculty, researchers, and students together to share research and exchange ideas across hospitality, tourism, culinary arts, events, gaming, recreation, and related fields.

The inaugural showcase took place during the 2026 NSMH Fall Conference & Career Fair. NSMH was proud to host this opportunity to recognize research and scholarship in our industry.

2026 Award Winners

1st Place: Dr. Horace Hutchinson, Virginia State University

2nd Place: Ms. Shamya Reese, Virginia State University

3rd Place: Dr. Herbert Black, Tuskegee University

Congratulations to the award winners, and thank you to the HBCU - HM Consortium for leading this initiative and to all who contributed to the showcase. Click here to read the winning abstracts. 

Details coming soon on the Research at NSMH showcase at our Annual National Conference in Nashville, February 4 - 6, 2027.