New Hampshire Hospitality Month
Reaching Students Beyond the Classroom
The hospitality industry has something for everyone. From bed and breakfasts to luxury hotels, from diners to fine dining, from campgrounds to ski resorts and everything in between, the career opportunities are endless. But in an industry so diverse, how can students explore these career paths?
In 2018, the New Hampshire Lodging & Restaurant Association Education Foundation (NHLRAEF) set out to establish the month of April as New Hampshire Hospitality Month to showcase these opportunities as viable career options for current middle and high school students. Governor Chris Sununu made it official with a proclamation that year, and since then, thousands of students have connected to exciting careers in the industry.
“Our goal is to bring students outside of the classroom to experience the hospitality industry and see and interact with people at their workplace. This way, they can understand the full breadth of opportunities that exist. For example, Mill Falls at the Lake employs three social media staff. Most kids never think that this career option exists in this type of industry,” says Amie Pariseau, Executive Director of the NHLRAEF.
Industry Chats, Experiences, and Tours
2026 New Hampshire Hospitality Month
In March-May of 2026, 400 New Hampshire students went on 35 tours and events at 29 locations ranging from attractions, lodging properties, restaurants, sports venues, and post-secondary schools.
Thank you to the following industry members for hosting students during New Hampshire Hospitality Month 2026:
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110 Grill, Portsmouth
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Arts Alley
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BNH Stage
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Canobie Lake Park
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Capital Center for the Arts
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Courtyard by Marriott, Concord
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Event Center Nashua
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Fisher Cats Stadium
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Five Guys, Concord
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Five Guys, Nashua
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Fratellos Italian Grille, Manchester
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Friendly Toast, Concord
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Granite State Candy
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Grappone Conference Center
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Gunstock Mountain Resort
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New England College
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O Steaks & Seafood, Concord
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Omni Mount Washington
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Palace Theatre
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Pembroke Pines Country Club
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Popovers Commissary
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Rex Theater
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Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside
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The Hotel Concord
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Tuscan Village
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US Foods & US Foods Show
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Water Country
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Wentworth by the Sea
Student Testimonial
"Late last spring, I was looking for a summer job and I went to Lake Opechee Inn & Spa to see if they were hiring. I mentioned I toured there during the Belmont High School Hospitality Day field trip and they offered me a job on the spot! This was my first job and I worked all summer! I ended the season feeling great as my co-workers told me I did a good job. It was really helpful to gain this work experience, but also the experience of trying something new. When I went on the field trip I never thought about going into Hospitality, but I am so glad I did because now I am really interested in this career path!"
KAYLEIGH, BELMONT HIGH SCHOOL
