Are you planning to study hotel management…or perhaps hospitality, tourism, business or a mix of one or more of these fields? With the myriad of choices out there, it is very easy to get lost or sidetracked into choosing the wrong institution. After all, education is big business these days…and hotel school marketers will go to great lengths to paint a rosy picture of their school and facilities.

When running a search on the internet for hotel and hospitality schools, one is presented with hundreds of options and adverts…breaking through the clutter can be quite difficult. Here are a few tips on some of the basics to look for when choosing a good hotel or tourism school:

1. Is the School recognized by official bodies?
2. Course Levels and Options
3. Recognition by the market and peers
4. Affiliations
5. Student Strength and Diversity
6. Staff / Teacher / Educator Strength and Competency
7. Physical Services & Facilities
8. Location and Secondary Costs
9. Practical Training and Industry Exposure Placements
10. Career help and planning

Read the entire article with elaborations on each point at http://www.thebesthotelschool.com

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