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I am so honored to be able to teach hospitality and tourism to the next generation. I was making jokes tonight, always a bridesmaid, never a bride. While I have been a bride for 36 years, tonight I am a bride of tourism.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stars of the Industry is an annual awards event hosted by the Arkansas Hospitality Association. This year&#8217;s event took place on Oct. 15 at Saracen Casino Resort in Pine Bluff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">West has served on the ATU faculty since 2008. She holds a bachelor&#8217;s degree from Stephen F. Austin University and a master&#8217;s degree from the University of Arkansas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2023, West graduated from the three-year Southeast Tourism Society Marketing College program and earned certification as a travel marketing professional. 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