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PIHMS Student Vice President vs Industry Placement
Meet Lachlan Kettlewell. He is completing his final year of his degree. Lachlan attended a Career Week back in 2018, where the concept of PIHMS being a working hotel that was operated by the students studying there. While at Career Week, he was able to meet current students completing their studies. He heard their stories…
Read MoreMeet Alvin! His story on becoming a hospitality superstar!
Alvin is a 2021 graduate of the Bachelor of Applied Hospitality and Tourism Management who is currently working as the Food & Beverage Supervisor at Shining Peak Brewing in New Plymouth. My time at PIHMS was an amazing “one of a kind” experience, which I will always look back on fondly. At PIHMS I learned not only the…
Read MoreBecoming an International Hospitality Professional
Maartyn Hoogeveen grew up in Waikato and attended St Peters College in Cambridge, after finishing high school he started at PIHMS. 15 years later, Maartyn is working as the Executive Chef at Unsworth Vineyards in Canada. Explore the world and discover your passion “After graduating PIHMS, I started working in the UK at the Raddison Hotel…
Read MoreMeet Daniel McKenna, a PIHMS Degree Graduate
Daniel is a 2021 graduate of the Bachelor of Applied Hospitality and Tourism Management who is currently working as the Food & Beverage Manager at Wyndham Garden in Christchurch. “My time at PIHMS was some of the most exciting years of my life” I was able to meet some amazing people from all around the world…
Read MoreMeet Shehbaz Gulamkader, a PIHMS Degree Graduate & the AICR 2021 New Zealand Receptionist of the Year.
Introducing Shehbaz Gulamkader. Shehbaz is a 2018 Degree graduate, who is currently working in the Hotel Industry. He was part of the team that helped with the pre-opening of The Hotel Britomart and is now currently working as a duty manager for the hotel. How was your time at PIHMS and what did you learn? …
Read MoreFlash Back Friday Lunch Service
Last Friday, 25th of February, our senior students showed the new first year students what Food Service Management was all about. Our third-year students are in the last 6 months of their degree. They have already gained at least one year’s experience out in industry by completing their two paid industry placements, one being centered…
Read MoreNational Hospitality Skill Shortage
“In addition to this Trans-Tasman business expansion, we are thrilled that New Zealand’s border reopening will allow us to welcome more of our international enrolments throughout the year,” says McCallum. “Beyond the boost to our inbound revenue, these students will help fill New Zealand’s national hospitality skills shortage that continues to be an ongoing industry…
Read MoreNew Zealand Hotel Management School PIHMS Expands into Australia
Media release – February 23, 2022 New Zealand hotel management school PIHMS expands into Australia, calls on New Zealand students to fill domestic hospitality skills gap New Zealand’s iconic hotel management school based in Taranaki, Pacific International Hotel Management School (PIHMS), is expanding its student training into Australia, as part of its COVID recalibration strategy.…
Read MoreMeet PIHMS Student President… Henao Ismael Iduhu
I, Henao Ismael Iduhu, am a 23-year-old Third year international student from Papua New Guinea. Growing up I had a very structured life plan. Quite ironic for someone who hails from the ‘Land of the unexpected’ right? Coming from a very family-oriented background where the bond of family has been my lifeline through the years,…
Read MoreInsight into the Hospitality and Tourism Industry with James Doolan
We would like to introduce James Doolan. James is a Hospitality Representative that works closely with the PIHMS family. He is currently working as the Strategic Director for Hotel Council Aotearoa in Auckland. James has over 13 years of experience in the Hospitality Industry. He has worked around the world and has recently moved back…
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