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INSTITUTE OF TOURISM &
HOTEL MANAGEMENT
INSTITUTE OF TOURISM AND - SALZBURG AUSTRIA TOURISM SCHOOLS
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                                                                                                                       WORLD CL ASS INSTITUTE
                                                                                                                       SITUATED IN SALZBURG

The Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management in           prepare you for your exciting career in the internatio-     Since its founding in 1946 by the Salzburg Economic         What better place to learn about hospitality than in
Salzburg Klessheim has been a success story since its      nal tourism industry. Coming here means learning from       Chamber, over 15,800 students have been successful-         a city where guests from all over the world spend 24
foundation in 1965. Many thousands of our alumni           experts.                                                    ly taught by Tourism Schools Salzburg across its four       million nights in hotels every year?
from over 150 countries have helped to improve the         But ITH is more than just a highly-recognised diploma       teaching locations and two training institutions.
quality of the tourism industry worldwide as govern-       programme – besides the tough schedule of lectures and                                                                  Today the City of Salzburg attracts visitors from all
ment ministers, hotel managers and employees, as tour      practical training, ITH is also an incredible internatio-   The Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management (ITH)         over the world. The baroque city is rightfully proud
operators, in tourism schools or by setting up their own   nal experience and great fun. Living with people from       is the international arm of Tourism Schools Salzburg.       of both its UNESCO World Heritage Site status and its
businesses. Wherever we go we meet our former stu-         all over the world is a true mind opener. Furthermore,      The Institute was opened in 1965 and has so far educa-      title as the “City of Mozart“, thanks to being Wolfgang
dents and we hear their incredible stories of how ITH      many different events throughout the year create un-        ted over 2,510 international students, preparing them       Amadeus Mozart‘s birthplace. Visitors also flock here to
has helped them to climb the career ladder, and how        forgettable memories. We promise, you will never forget     for exciting careers in the international hospitality and   follow in the footsteps of Maria von Trapp, whose story
the year in Salzburg has changed their lives.              this year.                                                  tourism industry.                                           was made famous by the film The Sound of Music.

Salzburg has a lot to offer as one of the primary          Join us for a unique and career-changing experience!        You will learn from the best here in Salzburg, where        Every year students from around the world take home
tourism regions in Austria - living here is in itself a    Sincerely yours,                                            tourism is such an important part of life. The tourism      invaluable knowledge and experience from the long-
wonderful experience. Our lecturers have many years        Mag. Leonhard Wörndl                                        industry plays a major role in Salzburg’s and Austria’s     standing traditions of tourism and tourism education
of experience and many are industry leaders who will       Managing Director Tourism Schools Salzburg                  economy and has done so for over one hundred years.         in Salzburg.
INSTITUTE OF TOURISM AND - SALZBURG AUSTRIA TOURISM SCHOOLS
T HE RIGH T BL END OF T HEORY                                                                                   4   TA K E YOUR C A REER                                                                                          5
A ND H A ND S - ON T R A INING                                                                                      TO T HE NE X T L E V EL

                                                            WHAT WE OFFER
                                                             Diploma fully endorsed by the Austrian Ministr y
                                                             of Education, Ar ts and Culture
                                                             Internationally recognised and respected
DUR ATION: 8-9 months                                        qualification                                          GENER AL MODULE
                                                             International careers in the hospitality                                                                          practical knowledge and skills for managing tour
                                                             and tourism industr y
                                                                                                                    The teaching at ITH is delivered through a number of       operator and travel agency businesses. You will re-
                                                             Intensive education and training in hospitality
                                                             and tourism management                                 modules. All students complete the General Module,         ceive training in making online bookings, including
                                                             A balance of theor y and practice                      providing an overview of the fundamental principles of     making real-time bookings using systems that are
The tourism and hospitality industry is one of the big-      Lecturers who are exper ts in the hospitality          Management, Business Administration, Entrepreneur-         widely used in the industry.
                                                             and tourism industr y                                  ship and the use of modern software applications.
gest employers worldwide. This vibrant industry offers
                                                             Regular additional guest lectures by industr y
exciting international career opportunities in diverse                                                                                                                         EX TR A MODULE
                                                             exper ts
areas such as hotel management, tour operations and          Modern training techniques
                                                                                                                    In addition to the General Module all students must
travel agency management, government services, con-          State-of-the-ar t training facilities                  choose a second module in either Hospitality Manage-       TEACHER TR AINING
sultancy and education.                                      Small teaching groups guaranteeing the                 ment or Tourism Management.                                Alongside the professional curriculum, you can
                                                             best experience and super vision                                                                                  choose to study a further Teacher Training Module.
                                                             Excursions to relevant tourism and hospitality         SPECIALIST MODULES                                         This is particularly suitable if you have a background
The diploma offered at ITH equips graduates with an
                                                             businesses
in-depth understanding of the operational and mana-                                                                                                                            in education or if you are likely to take on a role in
                                                             Social and cultural events
gerial aspects of this industry through a good blend                                                                HOSPITALIT Y MANAGEMENT                                    training and supervising other members of staff.
of hands-on training and academic theory. You will                                                                  Training and education in Hospitality Management is        The latest trends in teaching and delivering training
leave with entrepreneurial skills and a sound know-                                                                 provided in modern facilities with kitchen, bar and        are explored, including the use of eLearning and
ledge of management practices; an understanding of        The ITH diploma programme is ideally suited for           restaurant opportunities. The practical experience is      problem-based learning. You will learn about didactic
sustainable tourism issues; and the skills to apply new   you if you already have gained experience in the          coupled with teaching of the latest operational theories   teaching methodology, as well as other teaching
industry technology.                                      hospitality or tourism industry and now wish to           and trends in the hospitality industry. You will study     methodologies in common use.
                                                          take your career to the next level. The eight-month       subjects ranging from Food & Beverage Management to
However, studying at ITH is not just about receiving      programme is very intensive and requires you to           Front Office Management and Hotel Marketing.               During the course you will gain practical experience
high level professional training in hospitality and       demonstrate a high level of professionalism, self                                                                    both at ITH and through giving lectures at Tourism
tourism, it is also about connecting with different       organisation and social competence.                       TOURISM MANAGEMENT                                         Schools Salzburg. There are also opportunities for
cultures, languages and traditions from around the                                                                  This module will provide you with the latest knowledge     practical experience at a variety of other schools in
world. In an international industry like tourism such     Two different specialisation modules - Hospitality        for a career in the tourism industry in general, and in    and around Salzburg. During these teaching practi-
intercultural skills offer a competitive edge for your    Management or Tourism Management - will prepare           Travel Management in particular. Besides the focus on      ce sessions you will be guided and coached by ITH
future career.                                            you for the career of your choice.                        Destination and Tourism Management, you will acquire       teachers and external education professionals.
INSTITUTE OF TOURISM AND - SALZBURG AUSTRIA TOURISM SCHOOLS
HOW TO A PPLY &                                                                                                 6   A LUMNI: SUC CE S SF UL                                                                                      7
GENER A L INFORM AT ION                                                                                             A ROUND T HE GLOBE

                                                                                                                    JOHN IMBAL                             SUSAN MWEBA ZA                       PUBUDU DASSANAYAKE
                                                                                                                    Head of Depar tment,                   Lecturer Makerere University         Managing Director & Chairman,
                                                                                                                    Papua New Guinea                       Uganda, Uganda                       Sri Lanka

                                                                                                                    graduated 2008                         graduated 2008                       graduated 2006

                                                           APPLICATION AND                                           “The learning experiences were        “The skills I acquired from the      “What I learnt at ITH has put me
                                                           ADMISSION                                                 great; managed and taught by one      ITH Teacher Training Program-        in a strong position career-wise. I
                                                                                                                     of the best teams I’ve known. As      me have been very useful in my       am now the Managing Director of
                                                           To apply for this programme at ITH you must               Head of Department of Tourism         teaching career at the University    a luxury boutique hotel, as well as
                                                           meet the following criteria:                              and Hospitality Management            where I work. I am now able to       Managing Partner of Zylan Luxury
                                                                                                                     often times I use my Austrian         manage my students better as         Villa in Colombo. I also have my
                                                             Be between 18 – 35 years of age                         experiences and images in class       well as give industry-relevant       own travel agency and I am the
                                                             Have a GCE-A’ Level or equivalent, which                presentations, and the internatio-    examples in class.“                  chairman of OEIC and of Mr. D &
                                                             enables enrollment at a university                      nal exposure really helps.“                                                the Team (Pvt) Ltd.“
                                                             Have a minimum of one year‘s experience
                                                             within the tourism and hospitality industr y
                                                             Non-native English speakers must have an
                                                             English qualification e.g. TOEFL, Cambridge
                                                             1st Cer tificate, IELTS or equivalent

                                                           Successful candidates should be ambitious and
                                                           open-minded with good organisational and time
                                                           management skills.

SCHOL ARSHIPS
                                                           A ONCE IN A LIFETIME
Every year the Austrian Development Cooperation            EXPERIENCE                                                NILOFER BAKHTIAR                      ANOOP KUMAR                          KENCHO WANGMO DORJEE
offers students from developing countries scholarships
                                                           Teaching at ITH is carried out by an international        Senator & UNW TO Special Advisor      Managing Director & Vice President   Proprietor & Managing Director
to help with tuition fees and general expenses.
                                                           network of industr y exper ts, including guest            on Women and Tourism, Pakistan        Clarks Inn Group Of Hotels, India    of SW T T, Bhutan
                                                           lectures from those currently working in the
                                                                                                                     graduated 1978                        graduated 1989                       graduated 2005
ACCOMMODATION                                              industr y.

Students are accommodated in Kavalierhaus Klessheim        ITH has an international reputation and its               “Coming from a developing coun-       “I owe my success in the Hospi-      “I would highly recommend ITH to
                                                           qualifications are recognised around the world.           try, a society where we are still     tality field and the success of      all enthusiastic people who want
(www.kavalierhaus.at) during their time studying at
                                                           You will gain a unique experience while living            struggling for equal rights for wo-   our Institute in India solely to     to be successful in the tourism and
ITH. Located in the gardens of Klessheim Castle, Kava-     and studying in Austria for eight months.                 men, studying at ITH was a huge       ITH Salzburg. Exposure to Eu-        hospitality industry. This institu-
lierhaus is next to the Institute. The location of Kava-   Students from around the world meet at ITH to                                                                                        te has educated many successful
                                                                                                                     opportunity for me. It was part       ropean culture and the interac-
lierhaus makes it an ideal home from where students        share ideas and experiences.                              due to the education that I was       tion with students from various      businessmen, businesswomen and
can explore all that Salzburg has to offer.                                                                          able to compete with both male        countries made me a global           executives around the world. Being
                                                                                                                     and female political colleagues and   citizen. ITH is by far the finest    an alumnus I have benefited from
Computer and internet access are available both in         FOR FURTHER DETAIL S PLE A SE VISIT
                                                                                                                     become the first female Federal Mi-   Hospitality and Tourism Institu-     a great deal of value-added know-
                                                           OUR WEBSITE W W W.ITH-SALZBURG.AT
Kavalierhaus and in the school.                                                                                      nister for Tourism in Pakistan.“      te in the world.“                    ledge and experience.“
INSTITUTE OF TOURISM AND - SALZBURG AUSTRIA TOURISM SCHOOLS
Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management

                                                                                    Tour ism School s Sal zburg, Jul ius-R aab-Platz 1, 5027 Sal zburg
Klessheimer Strasse 4, 5071 Siezenheim, Austria
Telephone +43 (0)662 851263 – 11, Fax +43 (0)662 851263 – 25
E-Mail: office@ith-salzburg.at

www.ith-salzburg.at

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