Partnership with hotel group results in new Hotel School in Brisbane
The Hotel School has officially launched a state-of-the art campus in the heart of Brisbane.
A partnership between Southern Cross University and Mulpha Australia, The Hotel School is the only education provider in Australia formed through a partnership between a public university and global hotel investment group which includes InterContinental Sydney, InterContinental Hayman Island and InterContinental Sanctuary Cove in its portfolio.
Southern Cross University Vice Chancellor Professor Adam Shoemaker said the launch of the Brisbane campus was a pivotal moment for both The Hotel School and the University.
“Southern Cross University is a leader in the hotel and tourism management field with outstanding rankings and graduate employment outcomes,” he said.
“Key to this success is our alignment to a premium brand in Mulpha Australia bringing industry expertise and practical experience benefits to our students at The Hotel School.
“By aligning with a premium brand in Mulpha Australia, The Hotel School enables students to draw on their learning right from the start of their studies and potentially undertake internships and employment opportunities in some of the world’s most prestigious hotels.
“That is invaluable for people looking to make a career in hotel and tourism management.”
The launch of The Hotel School’s Brisbane campus comes ahead of Queensland tourism developments such as Queen’s Wharf and the proposed Brisbane Live precinct, which are set to create thousands of additional jobs – 20,000 in 2020 alone.
Mulpha Australia CEO Greg Shaw said such projections reinforce the importance for the hospitality industry to support the education and training of qualified recruits.
“The Hotel School allows students to develop their leadership skills and learn about hotel operations at Mulpha-owned properties during a rotational schedule, on-the-job training and mentoring,” said Shaw.
“We also have strategic alliances with major global hotel groups including Marriott, Accor and TFE that last year allowed us to provide more than 8000 industry experience opportunities specifically tailored for our graduates and interns”.
Sheridan Randall, 21st November 2019
