🇨🇭 Swiss Hospitality Training Launch in Sri Lanka

The Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT) has officially inaugurated the APIIT School of Hospitality & Tourism in collaboration with the Hotel and Tourism Management Institute (HTMi) Switzerland at its Baybrook Campus. The partnership marks a significant development for Sri Lanka's hospitality & tourism sector, aiming to boost local employment and global mobility. • Academic Pathways & Structure: Offers progressive qualifications ranging from a Certificate up to a BSc (Hons) in International Hospitality Management. Entry routes are available after O/Ls (four-year degree) or A/Ls (three-year degree). • Industry Exposure: Each academic year combines a 24-week taught semester with a six-month mandatory paid internship at 4-star and 5-star properties, ensuring graduates secure 18–24 months of validated workplace experience. • Immersive Ecosystem: Includes industry-grade culinary labs and a residential training hub at Bolgoda Lake, mirroring HTMi Switzerland's "Campus-Hotel" model to deliver real-world operational experience from day one. • Employability & Global Mobility: Features intensive Professional Language Training and structured career coaching (CV writing, interviews, and personal branding) to prepare graduates for direct entry into European and global markets. The initiative is supported by strategic alliances focusing on scholarships, premium hotel placements, and accredited language training. Enrolment for the inaugural cohort is now active via structured interviews and placement testing.