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Where hotel management can take you might surprise you – Natasja Hassall

Hospitality opens more doors than you ever expect. From a student dining hall transformed into a Parisian bistro in Bell Block to leading brand strategy for one of the UK’s most distinctive luxury travel companies, Natasja Hassall’s (nee Rasmussen) career is proof that hospitality can take you anywhere especially if you’re willing to say yes.…

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…

A Business Qualification that Opens More than Hotel Doors – James Cunningham

James Cunningham enrolled at PIHMS because he wanted to study the building blocks of business in a dynamic, hands-on environment. Today the 31-year-old is well on his way to his goal of working at the very highest level of the $3.6 billion and growing global hotel management industry. The New Plymouth local got his first taste…

A World of New Experiences for International Students – Michael Yohansha

For international students like Michael Yohansha, PIHMS is the ideal place to launch a successful career in the growing global tourism and hospitality industry.

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…

Subhradip 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,…

PIHMS 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…

Last catch up with Student President, Lacey

I, Lacey Rayoni am a 21-year-old, Hawera born and bred trying to move and become some big shot manager, living the big city lifestyle. Hospitality was always a hmmm and ahh for me. It was something I was good at and was always surrounded around. I mean I was 6 years old going to bar…

PIHMS Hotel Leader Conference 2022

Conference Overview The PIHMS 2022 Hotel Leaders Conference included panel discussions with 21 hotel industry leaders from across New Zealand and Australia exploring topics such as industry trends, innovation, sustainability, employee wellbeing, risk management, supply chain issues, and employment opportunities. The keynote speaker was Dr David Williamson from AUT, who presented findings from hospitality and…

Meet 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? …