With current and relevant content from industry journals, travel guides and magazines this database provides well-rounded coverage of both the historical and current state of affairs in the hospitality and tourism field.  It also allows for focused study of specialized aspects of the industry – including cultural aspects of travel, leisure activities, economic aspects of tourism, and more.

The national study by Sallie Mae, How America Pays for College 2013, is a compelling look at how today’s families view higher education, manage higher education costs, and tap a variety of funding sources. This year’s study finds that families are adjusting to a new post-recession reality to pay for college.

• Higher scholarships and grants. “Free money” now pays for 30% of college costs, up from 25% four years ago.
• Reduced parent contributions. Parents now fund from income and savings 27% of college expenses, down from 2010’s peak funding of 36%.
• Unwavering belief in the value of college. 85% of parents strongly agreed that college was an investment in their child’s future, the highest in the last five years.
• New cost-consciousness. A higher number of families factor college costs into the choice of school.