Florida International University (FIU) is a public research university and home to the world-renowned Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management. Each year, more than 1,500 students gain invaluable real-world experience with the Festival – which serves as an interactive educational platform for the future leaders of the hospitality industry. To date, the Festival has raised more than $40+ million for the School.

The Festival’s exclusive host and beverage provider, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol, and proud to be a multi-generational, family-owned company. The Company has operations in 44 U.S. states, the District of Columbia and Canada.