The institute occasionally invites people to become a Fellow of the Institute. This honor belongs to individuals with internationally recognized experience and expertise in tourism and hospitality. The institute benefits greatly from their knowledge and wisdom acting as an institute Fellow. The Fellows with the institute helps conduct outstanding research among organizations, universities, and individuals.
Selected individuals receive a certificate from the university and institute proclaiming their title as institute Fellows. Working with the institute in this capacity, the individual is an esteemed partner, and in turn the institute shares its expertise and information with the Fellow’s department and university. Ultimately, it is the institute’s goal to create a network of partnerships among institute Fellows for the mutual benefit of the departments, universities, and the field of tourism.
To date, the following individuals have been designated as Fellows of the institute:
Corporate partners are businesses and corporations that make annual charitable gifts to the International Tourism Research Institute. Special opportunities for partners include:
We invite you to join the International Tourism Research Institute Corporate Partnership with an annual charitable contribution. Your gift will support the institute’s mission, and your company will benefit from the wealth of expertise and connections we have to offer.
| Partner Levels | Annual Contribution |
| Palmetto Partner | $5,000 |
| Crescent Partner | $10,000 |
| Continental Partner | $15,000 |
| Global Partner | $25,000 |
To make your charitable contribution and become a partner, please complete the attached pledge form. Thank you for your support of the University of South Carolina’s International Tourism Research Institute.
The institute is currently seeking a special individual or corporate sponsorship that will establish that person or organization as a true leader in tourism and hospitality. That individual or organization will forever have their name associated with excellence in the tourism and hospitality field. The Institute will be renamed using the sponsor corporation's or individual's name. For more details contact Dr. Rich Harrill.