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International Hotel School student flash mob surprises Indaba 2012

On Saturday 12th May, IHS and Three Cities staged a flash mob at the Tourism Indaba 2012, hijacking the open floor in front of their stand and drawing quite a crowd when “Absolutely Everybody” started blaring …

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IHS Quiz [Infographic]

Are you considering entering the exciting world of Hospitality but are you unsure of whether or not you actually have what it takes to work in the Hospitality Industry? Complete this IHS Quiz Infographic to find out

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Top 12 hotel penthouses and presidential suites in South Africa

Have you ever wondered where celebrities, presidents and the super-wealthy stay when they visit South Africa?

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What to tip when youʼre travelling [infographic]

Depending on where you are in the world, you might be in a country that has certain tipping expectations. A service tip might be required, appreciated but not expected, or completely unnecessary.

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How the hospitality industry prepared me for my career

How the hospitality industry prepared me for my career

Jana Kasperkevic recently published 5 Ways The Hospitality Industry Prepared Me For My Career on Business Insider. We thought it provided fantastic insight into the value of a hospitality qualification… “Working in the serving industry is gritty work, yet a lot of people are in it. In fact, more than 13.5 million people had jobs in hospitality last year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics …

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How to enter the IHS 2012 Bursary Competition [infographic]

How to enter the IHS 2012 Bursary Competition

Confused about how to enter the 2012 Bursary Competition? All those rules and requirements… Check out our infographic to understand everything you need to do to enter – it’s simple!

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High tea, anyone?

Warm, fragrant scones capped with whipped cream and strawberry jam. Soft, fresh bread sandwiched with smooth cream cheese and finely sliced cucumber. Flaky, buttery pastry cases filled with dark chocolate ganache and succulently sweet berries.

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Landing your dream job in a time of unemployment

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Finding work is a major concern for almost every tertiary education graduate. Unemployment is a massive problem the world over though due to a myriad of factors including the economic recession, technology replacing workers, and an excess of qualified people.

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The next South African cake boss

Juan-Pierre Schulz

Juan-Pierre Schulz is just 22 years old, but he already owns and runs his own business – J Cakes, creating cakes of all shapes and sizes for any occasion. Based in Bedfordview, Johannesburg, Juan-Pierre graduated from The International Hotel School in 2010. We caught up with Juan-Pierre to find out more about the journey his hospitality qualification has taken him on …

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