Resort hotels short course

Operations Specific to Resort Hotels

Only in 4 months!
Start your first position
at resort hotels in the Mediterranean countries this summer!

As a part of the courses "Operations Specific to Resort Hotels" (Certificate of Professional Development, without qualification) you learn about recreation services, beauty and health restoration (SPA), and other specific services resort hotels offer. As a part of the course "Operations Specific to Resort Hotels" (Certificate of Professional Development, without qualification) you learn about recreation services, beauty and health restoration (SPA), and other specific services resort hotels offer.

What is included in curriculum?

You will get familiar:

Travel and Tourism Products and Services
Overseas Resort Operations
Working as a Part of Resort Team
Hotel SPA Services
Communication in a Multicultural Environment

As part of educational process we organise trips to upscale 4 and 5-star hotels in Latvian resort Jurmala, to get acquainted with the real work environment, as well as practical training (in collaboration with the hotels "Jūrmala SPA hotel" and "Baltic Beach hotel ").

What about practice?
After the theory of the programme (durable 4 months) you may apply for an internship in the Mediterranean area and in Greece, Spain and Turkey (duration 3 to 5 months). Although training is not mandatory, we highly recommend to take this opportunity, to consolidate the knowledge and acquired skills.

You visit new country, meet new friends, improve your foreign language, gain work experience abroad, as well as extra money, while working you will be paid - an average of 300-500 Euro per month. Employers provide room and board, and in some countries, even the flight and insurance. School prepares all necessary documents for the practice abroad for free. For more information click here

Terms the programme is accredited by?
The programme is accredited before Feb. 28, 2018 (accreditation number 1394).
The training schedule 2015
Begins February 1 (the intake once per year)
Full programme coverage estimates (160 academic hours) you will need 4 months + 3 months of practice (optional). Within 1 week it is 8-12 academic hours (2-3 working days). Form of training - full-time.
Is there a dormitory or a hostel provided?
You may stay at a student dormitory (the cost starts from 100 Euro per month).
What teachers will be teaching classes?
The team consists mainly of hospitality professionals - people that have worked in the business and know the ins-and-outs of it. They are leading managers of local and international hotels, as well as experts - representatives of Hospitality Industry associations.
What is the tuition fee?
For EU students: payment for the whole programme - 550 Euro.
For CIS students: payment for the whole programme - 1000 Euro.
How to apply for admission?
Admission information for foreign students here
Please note: the programme is offered only to EU and CIS students.
What can I do after the programme completed?
After the programme completion you'll be able to build a career in any hospitality enterprise in Latvia or abroad and / or to continue your education and obtain a professional qualification level 3 "Hotel service specialist", starting your training from 2 semester already!