How does the hotel industry of the future look?
How can education prepare leaders for a fast-changing hospitality industry? At Kristiania University College, they are ready to meet this challenge. Through innovative and forward-looking actions, the school is already implementing solutions of the future directly into its programs.
“We have explored opportunities to create a more realistic learning environment for students, enabling them to simulate real business situations. If you study to become a pilot, you combine flight theory with practical training. That is what we aim to offer as part of our Bachelor of Hotel Management program at Kristiania University College,” says Henning Friberg, main lecturer of the program.
This week Kristiania University College partnered with d2o, creator of PMI (Productivity Management Intelligence). Together, they will engage future hoteliers in interactive training. Like a professional sparring partner, PMI Suite by d2o challenges students to reach the highest level of performance.
Starting autumn 2017, Kristiania University College students will have access to a virtual hotel where theoretical knowledge is tested in a realistic business environment.
“We see this as an exciting initiative and partnership. Students can test their theoretical knowledge in practice, and many of them will face similar challenges directly after graduation. This bold move helps shape the leaders of the future and represents an innovative step for academic institutions. We are proud to be part of it,” says Ole Gorseth Augestad, project manager for d2o.
With this step, Kristiania University College strengthens its quest to become the leading institution for training future hospitality managers—benefiting both students and the industry.
“Where this will take us over time is still to be seen, but it is very exciting,” Henning Friberg concludes.
0 Comments