BOI and AAHES (PVT) LTD sign Historical Agreement to provide Hospitality Management Education

Australasian Higher Education Services (Pvt) Ltd (AAHES) the first Australian Direct investment in Sri Lanka in the field of Higher Education signed an agreement with Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI to provide world class Hospitality Management Courses for Sri Lankan and overseas students in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The Agreement was signed at the BOI Premises on the 31st Of December 2018.

On behalf of BOI Sri Lanka its Chairman Mr. Hemasiri Fernando signed the agreement and Mr. Kalum De Silva, Managing Director Australasian Higher Education Services (PVT) Ltd signed the agreement on behalf of AAHES.

Also present at the ceremony was Ms. Naima Marker Director Academic AAHES, Ms. Umesha Withana Finance Manager AAHES and Mr. Inaam Kuthubdeen Head of Sales AAHES

Australasian Higher Education services (Private)

Ltd will operate a state-of-theart Hospitality Management School under the brand name Australasian Academy of Hospitality (AAH) in Sri Lanka in partnership with Evolution Hospitality institute based in Sydney, Australia. The qualifications will be awarded by the Australian Partner institute with worldwide recognition.

Mr. Kalum De Silva Managing Director of AAH stated that “we are delighted that the much-needed international Hospitality training institute in Sri Lanka has become a reality in a very short period. We are planning to introduce and create the best Hospitality Management Training Institution in the Region and attract local as well as International students from South Asia and the Middle East and transform them to become professionals in their chosen field”

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry is growing and with the development plans in place for the industry the growth momentum will continue positively thus creating many opportunities for trained and skilled hospitality management professionals in Sri Lanka. The industry’s growth globally has been remarkable during the past seven years as it has been the fastest growing industry in the world and the opportunities for qualified hospitality professionals are available in many parts of the world.

“Our unique training offering in the fastest growing industry in Sri Lanka and in the world is to allow our younger generation to acquire skills and knowledge to build a career in Hospitality and Tourism Management, which comes with paid internships in leading hotels in Sri Lanka and overseas which will give our graduates the edge over their peers in terms of career development.” Stated Ms. Naima Marker, Director Academic AAH

AAH will provide Australian Hospitality Qualification at a fraction of a cost of studying in Australia right here in Sri Lanka at their state-of-the-art facility in Alexandra Place, Colombo 7. For more information please contact 0761 390 240 or visit www.australasianacademy.net