Phillip Gwatidzo, a three year management trainee at The International Hotel School in Cape Town,has been appointed the new Assistant GM at the Whale Coast Hotel in Hermanus. Here is his story …
The Sun International Staff Development Programme
The International Hotel School (IHS) has been an education provider to Sun International since 2011, and continue to build a strong relationship with the Staff Development Programme…
IHS Sandton Open Day a success!
The International Hotel School Sandton Campus held their annual open day on March 16. Prospective students were invited to attend and experience a multitude of demonstrations form the various departments, being that of cooking demos, cocktails demos, exhibitions and more …
Hospitality: A world of opportunities for South African graduates
While many South African businesses are currently experiencing economic difficulties, the hospitality industry is enjoying increasing success. A recent study by PwC revealed that the average hotel occupancy rate will increase from 53% (in 2011) to 62% by 2016!
Natalie Brown’s onboard life
Natalie Brown studied Hotel, Food and Beverage Management at The International Hotel School (IHS) and graduated in 2010. At the age of 24, this Durban girl has visited over 150 countries while working on a cruise ship. Natalie shares her insight into Seabourn life…
150 countries on a Cruise Ship
In just two years, Natalie Brown visited over 150 different countries – just one of the doors of opportunity that her Hotel Management and Food and Beverage studies at The International Hotel School (IHS) opened up…
Running your own event management company
Running an events company seems like a glamorous career, but do you know what it’s actually all about and what it entails? Events management, also called events planning, can be described as project managing events like festivals, concerts, parties, and launches …
The International Hotel School 2013 Bursary Competition
The International Hotel School is proud to announce that we’re once again running our annual Bursary Competition. The winner in each campus will win their tuition fees for any IHS programme they wish to study, for the duration of the programme, valued up to R180,000!!!
American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute celebrates 60 years of hospitality training
The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) celebrated its 60th anniversary this year. Established in 1953 as a non-profit educational foundation…






