The Master InnholdersÊhave announced that applications for its 2018 Scholarships are now open.
IHG program in AEMA fast-tracks young GMs
While the Asian hotel industry bemoans a lack of GMs, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) in AMEA is producing them faster than it has properties in the pipeline. A GM Express program will have produced seven young GMs by the end of the year working in Southeast Asia and India, with another two graduating in early 2018. All except one are local Asian talent; all except one are female GMs.
American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute honors Navy Lodges for commitment to professional development
TheÊAmerican Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) recently honored two Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) Navy Lodge properties with awards recognizing their commitment to supporting their employees and guests by providing access to continuing education, training, and professional certification, using AHLEIÕs resources as part of a property-wide development program.
Hilton Nay Pyi Taw opens doors for youth to learn hospitality
Hilton Nay Pyi Taw recently hosted 60 students from Chindwin College Yangon and Mandalay to learn about the exciting and diverse career opportunities in the hospitality industry. This initiative is a part of HiltonÕs Open Doors commitment, which aims to positively impact at least one million young people by 2019 by connecting them to opportunities in the hospitality industry.
USAID and Hashoo Group team up for hospitality education
Hashoo Group and the US Agency for International Development announced to sign a memorandum of understanding to create a framework of collaboration on capacity building, hospitality education, entrepreneurship and impact investment.
Indonesian hotel group PHM Hospitality embraces mobile learning through Qooco partnership
Qooco, the leading mobile learning solutions provider for the hospitality industry, will provide mobile learning solutions to PHM Hospitality, one of IndonesiaÕs largest hospitality and lifestyle groups. The partnership will allow all of PHM HospitalityÕs 11 properties to access the mobile learning solutions, providing high-quality English and Mandarin language training to its 880 hotel employees.
HeBS Digital provides coursework for Ecole htelire de Lausanne’s online education certificate program
HeBS Digital is pleased to announce that it has been selected by Ecole htelire de Lausanne (EHL) to provide online video coursework for their 2017 certificate program in hospitality management. Ecole htelire de Lausanne is one of the leading hotel management schools in the world with more than 2,600 students from over 100 different nationalities currently enrolled.
Teachers enhance hospitality education across China
Teachers across mainland China are improving the livesÑand future careersÑof Chinese youth by gaining new industry knowledge and teaching techniques through the China Hospitality Education Initiative, a project of The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation.
EHL and SWISS sign partnership agreement
Ecole htelire de Lausanne (EHL) and Swiss International Air Lines are delighted to announce a new partnership.ÊThe partnership which comprises in-kind advantages on both sides, was officially signed during the recent EHL Career Fair and marks the start of what both companies hope will develop into a longstanding and fruitful collaboration. EHL and SWISS share a historical heritage, deeply rooted in the Swiss tradition of excellence, hospitality and openness to the world.
Registrations are live for WYSTC 2017 in Montral
Are you ready to take on theÊleadingÊtrade event for the global youth, student and educational travel industry? Want to hear from industry leaders, forge new business relationships and showcase your brand? How about visiting beautiful Montral, Canada? Good news – registration is now live for the 26th edition of the World Youth and Student Travel Conference (WYSTC), being held from September 26-29.
