The Indian hospitality landscape is in the throes of a profound metamorphosis, shaped by technological leaps, evolving customer expectations, and the rise of innovative business paradigms. Projections reveal a robust trajectory, with the industry expected to burgeon at a CAGR of 8.7 percent from 2023 to 2028, catapulting the market to a staggering INR 2.7 […]
For students entering today’s uncertain job market, technical skills aren’t enough on their own. Students also need to be adaptable problem solvers, effective collaborators, and lifelong learners. Employers seek candidates who demonstrate strong critical thinking and communication over traditional competencies, yet these softer skills aren’t consistently taught at institutions that prioritize a top-down model of […]
The global labour market is evolving, demanding a new approach to education that integrates academic and vocational qualifications. The International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP) blends academic study with practical, real-world skills to better prepare students for the needs of tomorrow. First established in 2012, the programme has witnessed a surge in appeal and is currently […]
With an enviable rate of five job offers per MA candidate, the Swiss Hotel Management School offers students an exciting future. After completing his degree in politics at the University of Southampton, Augustus Taylor decided his future lay elsewhere and was keen to turn his interest in people, human nature and “why we do the […]
Together, we can elevate and promote vocational training and open a world of careers beyond the traditional hospitality jobs for the next generation. On August 12, 2023, an exciting partnership was forged between Swiss Education Group (SEG) and CRS Consulting (CRSC): two organizations with a shared mission to support and promote vocational training and education […]
After receiving a lot of great feedback from the IB community, we have decided to push our IBCP Conference a few months into the future. This is based on the fact that the global IBO Conference in Dublin is planned just a few weeks after our September dates. A lot of participants expressed concern about […]
Research in 2021 into the outcomes of Career-related Programme (CP) students in Kent showed that students believed the CP had helped to develop key skills for education, work and life. 87% agreed that the CP had developed their academic skills, 82% reported that the CP had developed their work-based skills and 70% agreed that the […]
Are you a high school student with a passion for people and adventure? If you’re an empathetic soul seeking an engaging career, the world of hospitality and business may be just the right fit for you. We interviewed International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP) alumni and graduates of the distinguished Hotel Institute Montreux (HIM) in Switzerland […]
Get ready to be inspired by Karolina, a recent graduate from Hotel Institute Montreaux (HIM) in Switzerland. Her journey started at Malmö Borgarskola, where she decided to take a chance on a newly opened hospitality program in the IBCP. From the moment she started, Karolina was hooked. Now she’s all geared up and ready to […]
Buckle up for a journey filled with personal and professional growth as we follow Abdullah’s path from Dubai to Switzerland! From completing the IBCP program in Sweden to graduating from Hotel Institute Montreux (HIM), Abdullah’s says that hospitality skills are important for any business. With HIM empowering him to build an international automotive business, Abdullah’s […]
