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Experiencing the PIHMS difference from all sides – Craig Jervis

Craig Jervis has a rare 360-degree perspective on PIHMS. He’s studied there (twice!), been part of the faculty, and employed dozens of graduates at Lasseters Centre of Entertainment – a portfolio of Alice Springs’ hospitality properties with annual revenues of more than $80 million – where he is now Chief Operating Officer. “I’ve really had the…

Why Wouldn’t You Jump at a Career in Hospitality? – Gareth Long

Want a rewarding career, chock full of opportunities for personal and professional adventure? Gareth Long, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts (IHG) Director of Operations, Luxury & Lifestyle, Australasia & Pacific, reckons the modern hospitality industry offers something for everyone – and PHIMS is where it all begins. “I can’t think of another industry that offers the…

Year 1 Students First Major Event at PIHMS

This morning, PIHMS had the pleasure of hosting the Taranaki Chamber of Commerce, featuring Hon. Nicola Willis, the Minister of Finance. This exclusive event provided our Year 1 students with a valuable opportunity to experience a different service style. Each student took on the responsibility of managing a table, ensuring that all guests were attended…

PIHMS Alumni Spotlight – Peter Nguyen

Introducing Peter Nguyen, a PIHMS Degree Graduate, who is now the Assistant Front Office Manager at the Hilton Lake Taupo. PIHMS in a nutshell My time in PIHMS was great, I learned a lot about the industry and met great lectures. But most importantly, I would say was the connection that I had with other…

PIHMS Alumni Spotlight – Liny Liem

Introducing Liny Liem, a PIHMS Degree graduate, now a Communications Executive creating content and engaging campaigns for Rosewood Phnom Penh. My time at PIHMS was transformative Spending three years in an environment so focused on hotel and hospitality immersed me in both the business and art of the industry. We were not just studying the…

PIHMS Alumni Spotlight – Tiffany Pukarta

Introducing Tiffany Pukarta, a PIHMS Degree graduate, now a Front Office Duty Manager for JW Marriott, Auckland. PIHMS was very memorable My time at PIHMS was really memorable and impactful. I got to see how things were at PIHMS before, during, and after the pandemic. Even though the pandemic had its challenges, PIHMS was there…

PIHMS 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.…

PIHMS 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,…

PIHMS 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…

PIHMS Alumni Spotlight – Jack Pham

We are excited to shine the spotlight on one of our outstanding alumni, Jack Pham, whose journey from PIHMS to the world of hospitality has been nothing short of inspiring. Highlights whilst at PIHMS: For Jack, PIHMS was a game-changer. It felt like a second home, providing him with an amazing international experience. During Jack’s…