News

This page is designed to give a comprehensive overview of newsworthy topics at The Collins College of Hospitality Management and an archive of the college's media coverage. Please contact Lisa McPheron, director of communications & external relations, at (909) 869-3151 or lcmcpheron@csupomona.edu for more information about the college.

College Press Releases

Experience Hospitality: The Los Angeles High School Summit 2012 (Nov. 15, 2012)
Hundreds of students from eight Los Angeles-area high schools will get an exclusive tour of L.A. Live venues to demonstrate what a career in hospitality could mean for their futures. Read more ...

Stepping on Uneven Ground: 2012 Southern California Visitor Industry Outlook Conference (Oct. 22, 2012)
With the election, the uneven recovery and other uncertainty, the economy is like a vapor you can almost see: It vanishes only to reappear again somewhere else in a slightly altered form.How should the travel industry navigate these challenges in 2013? Read more ...

Sam Nazarian to be Honored with the Robert Mondavi Wine & Food Award at Hospitality Uncorked (Feb. 14, 2012)
The Southern California hospitality industry will come together to honor Sam Nazarian, Founder, CEO and Chairman of sbe, with the 2012 Robert Mondavi Wine & Food Award, on March 3 during Hospitality Uncorked at the JW Marriott Los Angeles at L.A.Live. This vibrant gala will benefit The Collins College of Hospitality Management at Cal Poly Pomona. Read more ...

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Press Coverage

The Collins College of Hospitality Management has been featured in numerous local and national publications over the years. Below are the links:

  • “’Maternity tourism,’ witnessed in Chino Hills, is a global business" – Dec. 11, 2012, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin. The discovery of at least two "maternity hotels" in Chino Hills has called new attention to the controversial - but legal - phenomenon of maternity tourism. "The people who are coming abroad are people who can afford to travel," says Assistant Professor Neha Singh. "These are not people who are the lower strata in their home countries, but still they would like to have possibility in the future for their children." Also in the San Bernardino Sun and on Contra Costa Times.

  • “Giano chefs compete in cooking competition in Rowland Unified” – Dec. 12-13, 2012, San Gabriel Valley Tribune. A culinary team from Rowland Unified competing in an “Iron Chef” event gets a hand from Adrianne Garza (Hotel & Restaurant Management ’11).

  • Ritual Brewery
    Ritual Brewing Co. Grand OpeningThe grand opening of the Ritual Brewing Co. took place Nov. 24, 2012 and the press were all over it. Check out what the Redlands Daily Facts, Things To Do Inland Empire and the Daily Bulletin had to say about the Inland Valley's newest establishment. 

  • Students Eric Choi and Angelino Baltazar spoke about the Restaurant at Kellogg Ranch on KFI AM 640 with Neil Saavedra. The interview starts at 21:20.

  • "Inland Empire becoming a specialty beer scene," - Oct. 12, 2012, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin. The press is starting to cover Owen Williams' Ritual Brewing, Co. in Redlands and how it contributes to the Inland Empire craft beer scene.

  • “Cal Poly ranks No. 2 in fundraising success” – Oct. 2, 2012, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin. Cal Poly Pomona is the second most successful fundraiser in the CSU, trailing only San Diego State University.

  • "Dr. Bob Small | Good Taste," - October 2012, Inland Empire Magazine. Dr. Bob Small gives a personal account of his career.

  • “Hotel websites linking to reviews,” Sept, 26, 2012, Los Angeles Times. Assistant Professor Dr. Neha Singh is quoted on her expertise on the tourism industry.  

  • People on the move” – Sept. 15, 2012, Bend Bulletin. T.R. McCrystal (Hotel & Restaurant Management ’89) has joined Deschutes Brewery’s Bend Pub as executive chef.

  • “The Times' Taste food festival is coming, Sept. 1-3” – Los Angeles Times, June 11, 2012. The Collins College of Hospitality Management will be among the beneficiaries of the event.

  • Collins College and CBA Lecturer Laura Pohopien, guest hosted KFI AM 640’s Fork Report on April 7, 2012. Part of her show featured The Restaurant at Kellogg Ranch and The Collins Hospitality Society’s wine dinner at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse in Newport Beach. Pohopien interviewed Lisa McPheron, director of communications at The Collins College. The segment starts at about minute 26:00.

View more press coverage here.