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PIHMS Alumni Spotlight – Tatiyana Isaac
Introducing Tatiyana Isaac, a PIHMS Degree Graduate now an Exhibition & Event Coordinator for Coast Group, Wellington. My PIHMS journey My time at PIHMS was very different to what I had initially expected. I was in the first intake right after the pandemic hit in 2020 with the smallest class (at the time) recorded with…
Read MoreSubhradip Chatterjee Alumni Spotlight
Meet Subhradip Chatterjee, or as we know him, Subh! Subh went from Duty Manager to Junior Accountant to now being a Customer Implementation Specialist, currently working as Project Manager-Azure. PIHMS was transformative! My time at PIHMS was transformative, shaping my career and equipping me with essential skills. It fostered solution-oriented thinking, critical analysis, leadership, management,…
Read MorePIHMS Alumni Spotlight – Saurav Baraily
Introducing Saurav Baraily, who went from PIHMS Student President to PIHMS Degree Graduate to now working as a Tourist Officer within the Tourism & Civil Aviation Department for the Government of Sikkim, India My time at PIHMS was awesome! My time at PIMHS was awesome as it gave me a lot more than just a qualification.…
Read MorePIHMS Alumni Spotlight – Prerna Punjabi
Introducing Prerna Punjabi, who went from PIHMS Degree Graduate to Business Development Manager for QT Hotels, Auckland City. My time at PIHMS Embarking on a journey halfway across the globe, I initially had no idea what I was truly signing up for. However, my experience at PIHMS became the pivotal steppingstone into New Zealand, beyond…
Read MorePIHMS Alumni Spotlight – Ajinka Jagdale
Meet Ajinkya Jagdale, affectionately known as AJ by many. Currently serving as the Director of Hospitality at Shining Peak, an acclaimed brewery nestled in the heart of Taranaki. AJ’s journey from his days at PIHMS to his current role is nothing short of inspiring, and we’re excited to share his remarkable story with you. How…
Read MorePIHMS Alumni Spotlight – James Cunningham
Introducing James Cunningham, who went from PIHMS Graduate to Business Development Manager for Novotel, New Plymouth. My time at PIHMS My time at PIHMS was incredible; I made some wonderful friends and lots of valuable industry connections along the way. The mix of practical and theoretical learning helped develop my skill set for a career…
Read MorePIHMS Alumni Spotlight – Emily de Smidt
Introducing Emily de Smidt, a vibrant PIHMS alumna who made her mark as the Student President from July to December 2019. Since graduating, Emily has ventured into diverse roles, contributing her skills in Conference and Events, Administration for StudyLink, and Front Office Operations for a well known New Zealand hotel chain. Today, Emily is a…
Read MorePIHMS Hotel Leaders Conference 2023
Conference Overview The PIHMS 2023 hotel leaders conference included panel discussions with 15 hotel industry leaders from across New Zealand and Australia exploring topics such as adaptability & resilience, sustainability practices, customer-centric strategies, technological innovation, digital marketing, diversity & inclusion, employee well-being, supply chain & financial resilience, and data-driven management. The keynote speaker, James Doolan,…
Read MorePIHMS Alumni Spotlight – Adam Berman
Reflecting on your time at PIHMS, what experiences or lessons had the most significant impact on your career journey? Looking back at my time at PIHMS, I can say that some aspects of the school have helped me on my career journey. I highly appreciate the hands-on operational training I received at PIHMS. This training…
Read MoreIntroduction of the Bachelor of Applied Hotel Management Degree at PIHMS
The Pacific International Hotel Management School (PIHMS) is proud to announce a significant transformation in our degree offering, marking a new era in our commitment to academic excellence and industry relevance in hospitality education. 1. Starting in 2024, the Bachelor of Applied Hotel Management Degree will be introduced, replacing the existing Bachelor’s Degree in Applied…
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