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We are thinking of our neighbors in SWVA and are grateful for the first responders and organizations that are providing assistance. Virginia's Blue Ridge region (Cities of Roanoke & Salem and Counties of Botetourt, Franklin, & Roanoke) was fortunate to sustain minimal damage from the storm and our local businesses are open and ready to welcome visitors. Learn More
The fundamental purpose of the National Center for Tourism & Hospitality, a career division of National College of Business & Technology, is to educate men and women for the duties and responsibilities of business life and to help place them in positions where there is opportunity for advancement. Students receive training for exciting careers with airlines, hotels, cruise ships, travel agencies, restaurant/bars, resorts, theme parks, tour companies, reservation centers, visitor/convention services and many other travel-related businesses.
As an official test site for the Travel Institute and of the American Hotel & Lodging Association, the Center provides students an opportunity to earn highly coveted designations and certifications in key skill areas including management, sales & marketing, customer service excellence and several tourism product knowledge subjects. Computers are used across the curriculum to ensure hands-on experience in the latest technology used by airlines, hotels and travel agencies. Students gain practical knowledge through an active internship program with local tourism businesses.
National College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award Bachelor degrees, Associate degrees and diplomas. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools, founded in 1912, is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education. Its accreditation of degree-granting institutions is also recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge 101 Shenandoah Avenue NE Roanoke, VA 24016 (540) 342-6025 (800) 635-5535
Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge is committed to cultivating an atmosphere that welcomes and celebrates the unique backgrounds, abilities, passions, and perspectives of our vibrant community. As our region’s only destination marketing organization, we have a responsibility to showcase the best the Roanoke Region has to offer, and those assets and strengths come in varied forms. We embrace differences in race, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, language, visible and invisible disabilities, and all the intersecting identities that make Virginians and visitors alike so unique. We believe our differences make us stronger– and better.