World - class professionalism of European University to Tourism expands to Sri Lanka
It is known to be a part of a vast and fast growing industry with opportunities worldwide. This fast-changing, dynamic and highly competitive field expects welltrained hospitality professionals with a serious work ethic. Therefore, one needs to study and train in a well-regarded academic programme to be at the top of one’s game and get a good start in the tourism and hospitality management sector.
An internationally recognized Tourism and Hospitality degree will get you accustomed to working in a professional environment and being more in tune with the needs of guests from different social and cultural backgrounds while helping them enjoy their time off.
Whether it is a corporate dinner, a weekend escape or a 10-day cruise to an exotic locale, professionals in the growing field of tourism and hospitality management oversee all the details that make for satisfied clients. From restaurants to hotels and everything in between, customer happiness keeps the business buzzing and afloat. This is where professionals like the European University of Tourism (UET) steps in.
Armed with more than 25 years of experience in the field, UET has now stretched its wings to reach Sri Lanka. The Italian based organization has established the UET Lanka Italian Education and Hospitality Management Center in Navinna. They have partnered with Polymath College on this venture to offer world-class professionalism in the tourism and hotel management sector to individuals. Open to anyone who is over 18 years, these courses are designed to give its followers a better understanding about Italian culture.
Dubbed as the fifth tourist destinations in the world, Italy is the birth place of the Roman Empire and the Renaissance. Therefore the country is in much demand of tourism and hospitality professionals. With 593 partnerships with international trade organizations and more than 25000 scholars to its name, UET focuses on management skills rather than services. Delving deep into less touched upon topics like revenue management, outward marketing, booking, reservation systems, and animation in hotels, UET has formed a network which gives its students a bigger picture of the industry.
Certificates, Diplomas, and Degree courses as well as Masters programmes like Masters in Global Hospitality and Tourism Management are on offer at UET on full time as well as weekend basis. Based on an 80 percent Italian programme the courses will be conducted by qualified and experienced Italian and local professionals. Students will not only get additional English and Italian or Chinese language training but they would also get the opportunity to engage in further training in Italy or any other country across the world.
“Students who achieve a UET certificate here are able to complete further studies in the sector in Italy if they wish. We may also give them the opportunity to do an internship in Italy or other European countries,” UET President Professor Marina Ambrosecchio explained.
Certificate of Hotel Management is the first UET course that will be introduced in Sri Lanka. Following this path will help an individual reach the top management in 12 to 18 years while earning a sum of half million to one million rupees per month says CEO UET Lanka Italian Education and Hospitality Management Center, Upali Gunasekara.
“A job is guaranteed at a five star hotel for all those who complete the courses successfully. This will be the perfect career path to opt for those who wish to make it big in a dynamic industry,” he said.
Make the world your oyster. Gain a solid tourism and hospitality education with a focus on management. Graduate and launch your career in a thrilling and fastpaced industry by following a UET course.