Hospitality Education Fair 2020
1st February 2020/9.30AM / AAH Lounge
Do you love to travel and experience new places?
Do you enjoy teamworking and face- to- face interactions? Are you hungry to make a career in a fastmoving, and fast- growing, industry?
If the answer to any or all of these questions is ‘ yes’ then studying for a hospitality degree might just be the best decision you ever make.
Travel, tourism, luxury events and hospitality are all sectors that are among the most dynamic in the world. Au s t r a l a s i a n Academy of Hospitality ( AAH) in Partnership with Evolution Hospitality Institute ( EHI) Sydney, Australia offers the potential to forge great careers across these and other industries where the customer experience is paramount. Having our name on your resume makes a difference – Our team of lecturers and partner Hotels will make sure careerseeking students have one or more job offers in their pocket upon graduation.
Five reasons why you should pursue a career in the Hospitality Management You will see the world
Studying a hospitality management degree gives you the opportunity to see the world. A boutique hotel in a big city? A restaurant on an exotic beach? Our hospitality management degree can take you there. And the global travel starts while you are with us, our Advanced Diploma programme includes professional internships, which could see you working just about anywhere in Sri Lanka or Overseas.
Within the next decade, international tourist numbers are forecasted to reach 1.8 billion. This means hospitality professionals will be in high demand across the globe. The possibilities are endless. At current levels there are skills gap in all major countries and developing Nations. With the continuous growth of the industry next decade career opportunities around the globe will increase.
You can be part of an incredibly exciting industry
Hospitality is set to create more than 80 million new jobs over the next ten years, which means it is not only evolving, but also incredibly s e c u r e. Additionally, by 2026, one in nine jobs will be in the travel and tourism sector. But these are just numbers. What makes this industry so exciting is the way digital technology is transforming how we choose, buy – then share – our travel and hospitality experiences. If you want to play your part in this industry evolution you can do so with an Australian Hospitality Qualification right here in Sri Lanka.
You’ll learn vital skills
Skills like leadership, teamwork and organization aren’t just useful in the hospitality business. In fact, they’re highly valuable in any industry. To be successful as a manager, you need to have a mixture of soft and hard skills. That’s why soft skills in particular are so in demand among recruiters.
A manager has to lead rather than follow, but they also have to listen. Plus, they have to show flexibility, as well as an ability to work in multiple departments. Soft skills really make a difference to guest satisfaction, while hard skills like business knowledge and attention to detail are crucial for an organisation’s success. Studying at AAH also means you’ll get to meet and work with people from many different backgrounds. Internships in overseas countries expose you to cultures and nationalities, giving you incredible cultural insights that will serve you well in our increasingly globalised world.
You’ll become part of Hospitality’s most powerful network
Connections are crucial in any industry, but especially hospitality. By studying at AAH you will join an elite, worldwide network of Hospitality Professionals partnered with AAH. The network is your ready- made, contact book. Once you are part of it you will be able to interact with fellow alumni and senior professionals.
If all this has whetted your appetite for a career in hospitality management, why not take a look at our Hospitality Prog rammes. Vi s i t Hospitality Education Fair 2020 on the 1st of February 2020 at AAH Auditorium, Alexandra Place, Colombo 7. Meet the industry veterans from Australia and Sri Lanka to learn the opportunities. Please call 0761 390 240/0761 390 242 or 0766 895 896 to reserve your seat.
Skills like leadership, teamwork and organization aren’t just useful in the hospitality business. In fact, they’re highly valuable in any industry. To be successful as a manager, you need to have a mixture of soft and hard skills. That’s why soft skills in particular are so in demand among recruiters.
A manager has to lead rather than follow, but they also have to listen. Plus, they have to show flexibility, as well as an ability to work in multiple departments. Soft skills really make a difference to guest satisfaction, while hard skills like business knowledge and attention to detail are crucial for an organisation’s success. Studying at AAH also means you’ll get to meet and work with people from many different backgrounds.