www.womanthismonth.com 97 October 2014 Combining Forces Bahrain has been ranked amongst the world’s top 15 most economically free nations. The hospitality sector in the Kingdom has been developing at a fast pace to meet the growing needs of the tourism industry. Bearing this in mind, Bahrain Institute of Hospitality and Retail (BIHR) has entered into a partnership with Hotel and Tourism Management Institute (HTMi) Sorenberg, Switzerland in providing an International Hotel and Tourism Management course. The motto is simple: to be a leader in developing and offering quality and cutting-edge programmes of study that are recognised by the industry. The course is designed to equip students with necessary skills to compete in the areas of service industry operations. By partnering with HTMi Sorenberg, BIHR has created a niche for itself in the hospitality sector. Students can now undertake the HTMi course programme here in Bahrain. The curriculum meets the requirements of fivestar hotel companies worldwide. “Bahrainis have a vast potential in the hospitality sector. The idea of becoming a gourmet chef or maybe working in top hotels in the world is those enduring fantasies of our new generation. This can be achieved through quality education and training. By franchising with HTMi, we are close to realising the dream of many young Bahrainis,” states Nigel Viegas, director BIHR. Joining hands The new HTMi programme has been spearheaded by Michael Hoy. The academic dean carries vast experience of more than 20 years, working with the Glion Hotel School, Switzerland. The course offered at the Bahrain campus has a blend of the prestigious Swissstyle certificate as well as the BIHR’s ethos in imparting skills and qualities essential to success in senior management positions in the international hospitality industry. BIHR works closely with international hotel and leisure chains to ensure that its students get the balance of classroom tuition, training, personal development, leadership skills and language skills. By training at BIHR, students get a strong foundation to start an exciting international career. The HTMi programme develops the students into innovative leaders ready to meet the standards of managerial competence in hospitality management. Call 8000-1077. showcase Bahrain’s hospitality and tourism industry is poised to grow by 7.6 per cent this year thus contributing to increased human resource development and training in the sector.
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