Hospitality is a great option – here’s why:
Hospitality and Tourism is one of the world’s fastest-growing and most dynamic fields of employment, with positive trends forecasted for the coming years. The overwhelming growth in our industry means there are more job opportunities than ever before. Here are some statistics to back up our good news:

 

• 8.7% of worldwide employment is made up in Travel & Tourism/ HOSPITALITY
• Between 2013 and 2023, Travel & Tourism worldwide is expected to GROW by 4%
• 1 in every 10 jobs on the planet will come from Travel & Tourism by 2023 (337 million jobs)

Travel is a huge part of why the hospitality industry is such an amazing career to pursue. Globally, there is a shortage of quality hospitality professionals. With the right qualifications, you could land yourself a fantastic job opportunity either in South Africa or anywhere else in the world! International Hotel School offers students a solid academic grounding combined with exceptional practical training in leading hospitality establishments nationwide. When our students graduate, they are job ready and can begin working on cruise ships, in game lodges or in 5-star hotels and resorts straight away.

What sort of hospitality jobs are out there?

Our industry is so diverse with many different avenues and sectors to consider for employment. For example, you could work in any of the following sectors:

• Hotels, resorts and Game lodges – manage a hotel or collection of hotels or enter the world of project management for various resorts, sports and entertainment venues, casinos and more.
• Restaurants and all other types of food service operations require supervisors, managers and consultants to manage the smooth running of each and every operation.
• Operations management can be extended to Front Office, Housekeeping, Guest Relations and more.
• Become a Departmental Manager in Sales & Marketing, Human Resources, Training or Finance with our internationally recognised hospitality qualifications.
• Cruise ships, airlines and luxury passenger rail offer plenty of opportunity to travel whilst you are employed giving you an opportunity to learn about new cultures and gain new skills along the way.
• Meetings, events and incentive venues all require qualified professionals to manage and run top class events, both locally and abroad.
• Become an entrepreneur and start your own hospitality business – supply hotel amenities, become a chocolatier, consult, manage…the list is endless.
• Local tourist destinations and attractions also require qualified and professional tour guides, including historical places, bird sanctuaries, game reserves and more.
• Chefs are vital to the successful running of any food outlet and are dedicated to preparing and cooking food, as well as costing menus, training staff and creating new and inspiring dishes.

What can you study at IHS?

The International Hotel School offers a range of hospitality and culinary full-time, traineeship and online learning programmes. Take a look:

Full-time study

• These programmes consists of 50% academic (classroom) study and 50% work integrated learning (practical) which takes place in leading hospitality establishments.
• The programme’s equal emphasis on both academic and work integrated learning ensures that graduates are job-ready.
• You can study the following full-time programmes:
  • Hospitality Management
  • Professional Cookery and Kitchen Management
  • Higher Certificate in Hospitality Management
  • Higher Certificate in Food & Beverage Management
  • Culinary Arts Programme
  • Culinary Supervision
  • Patisserie
• You pay a tuition fee and need to cover the costs of your transport and accommodation.

Traineeship studies

• Based on well-established apprenticeship principles, a Traineeship is an “earn-while-you-learn” alternative to full-time tertiary education.
• Trainees are selected via a series of interviews to be trained at a Hotel (usually a distance away from each Campus).
• You can study:
  • Two or three year Traineeship in Hospitality Management
  • Two or three year Professional Cookery and Kitchen Management
• Trainees study via distance and online learning whilst working at a hospitality establishment and they also receive a small allowance.
• Trainees pay a tuition fee and need to cover the costs of their transport and accommodation in most instances. Some trainee’s live-in, depending on their placement.
• Trainees need their own computer with internet capability to make contact with online tutors.

IHS Online Campus

• International Hotel School’s Online Campus is an online study platform for those working in the hospitality industry who wish to improve or update their knowledge, or for those interested in studying hospitality without the commitment of attending a course full-time. 
• We offer a variety of full qualifications and short courses developed in consultation with industry. Online students can study single courses, 5-course specialisations or Higher Certificates programmes. Notes, assignments and group discussions all take place online through the assistance of online tutors.

Find out more here about why International Hotel School will open doors for you. Drop us a line below if you have any queries, or ring 0861 44 33 00 for assistance.