From HTMi PgD to PhD, Congratulations to Patipan Bandurat
From HTMi PgD to PhD, Congratulations to Patipan Bandurat
Excellence in Research – MSc Dissertation
MSc Hospitality and Tourism Management
Excellence in Research – MSc Dissertation
We are very pleased to announce that for the first time ever two of our MSc Hospitality and Tourism Management students have achieved HTMi’s highest grade for their dissertation – an outstanding D3 (85% – 90%). Our Masters program with Napier University continues to excel in academic research within the hospitality and tourism industry and we look forward too many more years of excellence in research through this partnership.
Congratulations to:
Polina Ermolaeva – “The Effectiveness of Flipped Classrooms in the Hospitality Education: A Case Study of HTMi Switzerland”
Renee De Bruyn – “The Impact of Virtual Reality in Consumers Hotel Booking Consideration”
2020 Latest Employer Satisfaction Level of HTMi Students – 90.1%
Congratulations to all HTMi students, the Career Centre and all staff involved in the development of students skills and professional behaviour, here are the results of the latest Employer Survey
- 90.1% overall employer satisfaction of HTMi students.
- 88.3% employers commented positively on HTMi students behaviour with the following words frequently used: “trustworthy”, “honest”, “positive”, “valued by guests”.
- 76.4% of employers took time to write personalised work certificates.
- 71.3% specifically stated that they would welcome back the student to be employed again, and mentioned that our students are a real asset to their teams.
Stay at Home, Study in Switzerland
As a leading added service to students who cannot reach Switzerland during the global pandemic, you can now join our leading Swiss virtual classrooms live. “Lead don’t follow, create don’t copy”.
Stay at Home, Study in Switzerland
2020 First Academic Results – 90% Pass-rate
2020 First Academic Results – 90% Pass-rate
And this is before resits, so it will rise up to mid 90s (applies to HTMi courses).
Congratulations to the academic rigour of all students and staff.
1000+ Research Papers Published since 2009 in our student research journals
1000+ Research Papers Published since 2009 in our student research journals, and we just launched volume 2 / 2020:
The International Hospitality and Tourism Student Journal
(https://www.sturesearch.ch/?cat=63)
Contemporary Issues in Hospitality Student Journal
(https://www.sturesearcher.ch/?cat=54)
In these additions you can read about, an “Analysis of personal distinction as a factor reshaping the concept of luxury in the hospitality industry: A case study of luxury company Abercrombie and Kent,” by Aizhan Kozhonova.
More topics include AI within the hospitality industry, Swiss hospitality education and many more exciting research papers by our excellent student authors:
Adam Lajos
Lam Pham
Carolyne Shantal Abok
Luci Strcic
Vladimir Tsukurov
Zhasmina Sagitzhanova
Karin Kogoj
Linda Planova
Martina Leep
Kudaibergen Baizhanov
Many congratulations to the HTMi Research Support Group.
The journals are best viewed on Google Chrome browser on desktop or mobile (Android and iOS).
HTMi Career Advancement Degrees Suite – Employability Focused
At HTMi, the BSc (Honours) in International Hospitality Management, according to the many UK Rankings is number one of UK degrees delivered in Switzerland. To build on this strength, and to increase our support for students employability and future careers HTMi is now introducing a suite of Career Advancement Degrees:
BA International Hospitality Business Management
BA International Hospitality and Tourism Management
BA International Hospitality and Events Management
BA International Hospitality Marketing Management
BA International Hospitality and Human Resources Management.
To match students career aspirations, and then through specialisation during the course, our students can choose one of the above.
WORLDCHEFS Association (WACS) Accredits HTMi Switzerland
The WORLDCHEFS Recognition of Quality Culinary Education program recognizes institution’s which offer culinary and pastry art programs, which meet or exceed global standards for quality culinary education. The accreditation officially recognizes high standards in Culinary education and training at HTMi on an international level.
University Ulster Hospitality and Tourism – Number One in UK
HTMi Partner in Switzerland for 16 years, Ulster University is ranked Number One for Hospitality and Tourism in UK.
Click the image to see the full list.
The Complete University Guide 2020 – Ulster University – HTMi Switzerland
Celebrating 15 years at HTMi, Mr Anthony Lack
To celebrate 15 years at HTMi, Mr Anthony Lack, Head of Events Education and Planning, is now the founder and President of HTMi International Events Association. The association will immediately become the coordinating body for international events held within HTMi Partners globally. The initial portfolio of event projects falling within the remit of the association are:
WHSC, World Hospitality Student Championships.
Internationalisation of the HTMi Research Conferences.
Masterclass global virtual tours.
Hotel events simulation training concepts for HTMi Partners.
Anthony Lack says, “looks forward to the next chapter of this extraordinary journey.” And as always, “Life is an Event, Live It, Love It”.
Congratulations to Mr Lack, after 15 years still taking it to new heights; “Lead don’t follow, create don’t copy.”