CEOWorld Ranks Georgia State’s School of Hospitality Administration Among Top Global Programs

ATLANTA — A global survey of luxury hotel executives, hospitality industry recruiters, and program alumni conducted by CEOWorld magazine places the Cecil B. Day School of Hospitality Administration at Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business among the world’s top 30 programs.

In CEOWorld’s 2026 assessment of 116 hotel and hospitality schools, Georgia State’s program is No. 29 globally, No. 20 in the U.S., and No. 12 among public university programs. It is the only hospitality program in the state of Georgia in the ranking.

“This recognition speaks to the excellence, creativity, and professionalism that define our school. Our students, faculty, and alumni continue to elevate the hospitality industry, and we are honored to see that work recognized on a global stage,” said Hospitality School Director Benjamin Lawrence.

Georgia State’s School of Hospitality Administration is the oldest, largest, and only dual-accredited (AACSB and ACPHA) hospitality program in Georgia. The school offers a B.B.A in hospitality management.

Learn more about the Cecil B. Day School of Hospitality Administration at https://robinson.gsu.edu/hospitality.