{"id":269295,"date":"2025-09-08T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peexpress\/?p=269295"},"modified":"2025-09-08T12:01:14","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T10:01:14","slug":"sponsored-launch-your-hospitality-journey-with-skills-based-qualifications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peexpress\/sponsored-launch-your-hospitality-journey-with-skills-based-qualifications\/","title":{"rendered":"SPONSORED | Launch your hospitality journey with skills-based qualifications \u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The International Hotel School <\/strong>Gqeberha campus offers programmes that combine hands-on training with real-world workplace experience from day one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This gives students the practical hospitality skills employers want.

With their fast-tracked job-readiness and work-integrated learning placement, graduates have the skills to start their careers in hotels, restaurants and event venues with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Opportunities abound<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The hospitality industry presents significant employment opportunities<\/a> for South African school leavers.

Both domestic and international markets show strong growth.

In 2023, domestic travel grew by 22%, contributing over R121 billion to South Africa\u2019s economy.

That momentum carried into 2024, with 8.5 million trips in just three months.

Fast forward to 2025, and tourism is powering 1.9 million jobs \u2013 11.3% of all employment, larger than agriculture and mining sectors combined. 

International opportunities are equally promising.

With international arrivals up 5.7%, the demand for skilled professionals is rising.

This is most apparent in the global cruise industry.

More than 40 new ships are scheduled for launch by 2027, and overall capacity is expected to grow by 50% over the next decade.

This growth, plus hotel and resort development worldwide, is creating thousands of new roles in food and beverage, guest relations and entertainment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Putting their training into practice, students at the International Hotel School<\/strong>‘s Gqeberha campus gain hands-on experience at the reception desk.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Skills that transfer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Hospitality offers clear advancement pathways.

Many professionals transition from entry-level roles to management positions within a short period.

Just as importantly, hospitality develops transferable skills such as customer service, team leadership, problem-solving and cross-cultural communication.

These skills are valued in corporate settings and various service industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practical training at International Hotel School Gqeberha<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The International Hotel School (IHS) has established itself as a leading private hospitality educator in Africa.

IHS champions practical training that prepares graduates for immediate employment.

By providing hands-on learning, students gain real-world experience throughout their studies, not just theory. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With a range of qualifications, the Gqeberha campus offers three new programmes specifically targeting school leavers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n