History
Since its establishment in 1991, the Blue Mountains Hotel School (BMHS) has enjoyed remarkable growth. With a placement success matching its growth rate, the School continues its proud tradition of integrity, quality and educational excellence. Today, over 3000 students have studied at the school.
Of those who have completed their studies, most are presently working in the hospitality industry around the world.
Accreditation
Now accredited as a Higher Education Provider by both Federal and State education authorities, Blue Mountains Hotel School delivers two higher education awards, a higher education Diploma of Food and Beverage Management a choice of an Associate Degree of Hotel and Resort Management or an Associate Degree of Tourism Management towards a three-year Bachelor of Business (Hotel Management) degree, quality endorsed by The University of Queensland.
BMHS has had both its Diploma and Associate Degree qualifications gain accreditation from the Institute of Hospitality Accreditation, the only internationally recognised professional management association for the hospitality, leisure and tourism industry.
The School is a member of the ORION Hotel Schools alliance, a global network of hotel schools committed to providing world class education in Hospitality and Tourism. BMHS is also in partnership with International Hotel and Tourism Training Institute (IHTTI), Neuchatel, Switzerland, awarding our graduates after two and a half years with a Swiss Higher Diploma.
Study in a National Park
One of the most beautiful regions of Australia, the Blue Mountains is the ideal location for students to equip themselves for the challenges of working in the hospitality and tourism industry, away from the distractions of a major city, yet accessible to its facilities. Only one and half-hour’s drive from Sydney, the Blue Mountains encompasses one of the most spectacular wilderness parks in Australia. From the stunning Three Sisters rock formation, to Wentworth Falls and the Jamison Valley, the scenic, peaceful atmosphere in the Blue Mountains allows students to concentrate on their studies whilst benefiting from living within a tourism based community. This also provides the School with wonderful field study opportunities in a natural outdoor classroom.
Located in Leura, one of the Blue Mountains’ most popular towns for visitors, students are a close walk away from stylish cafes, fine dining restaurants, coffee shops, bookshops and all the amenities they require.
Live in a Hotel!
Living on campus, running the school like a hotel - what a way to learn the business of hospitality and tourism management!
The hotel itself becomes part of the classroom and the classroom is part of the hotel. Students are guests, the staff and the managers of the hotel - No1 Chambers, learning and developing their skills in this fully residential campus.
Students enrolling in the Blue Mountains Hotel School take on a triple challenge - they play the roles of guest and employee whilst undergoing a comprehensive curriculum of academic studies. From day one, students live and study in a hotel atmosphere. The campus itself is run by students and for the students as a fully operational hotel. During the residential semesters, students take on a number of management responsibilities.
From guest relations, front office management, food and beverage to housekeeping and property management, students gain experience in all aspects of hotel management. In addition to the practical experience and academic emphasis, the lecturers stress the importance of good work habits, such as attitude, punctuality, attendance and presentation, to ensure that students develop their professionalism.
Students undertaking tourism management are also involved in the hotel operations but not to the same extent as those specialising in hospitality management.
Since its establishment in 1991, the Blue Mountains Hotel School (BMHS) has enjoyed remarkable growth. With a placement success matching its growth rate, the School continues its proud tradition of integrity, quality and educational excellence. Today, over 3000 students have studied at the school.
Of those who have completed their studies, most are presently working in the hospitality industry around the world.
Accreditation
Now accredited as a Higher Education Provider by both Federal and State education authorities, Blue Mountains Hotel School delivers two higher education awards, a higher education Diploma of Food and Beverage Management a choice of an Associate Degree of Hotel and Resort Management or an Associate Degree of Tourism Management towards a three-year Bachelor of Business (Hotel Management) degree, quality endorsed by The University of Queensland.
BMHS has had both its Diploma and Associate Degree qualifications gain accreditation from the Institute of Hospitality Accreditation, the only internationally recognised professional management association for the hospitality, leisure and tourism industry.
The School is a member of the ORION Hotel Schools alliance, a global network of hotel schools committed to providing world class education in Hospitality and Tourism. BMHS is also in partnership with International Hotel and Tourism Training Institute (IHTTI), Neuchatel, Switzerland, awarding our graduates after two and a half years with a Swiss Higher Diploma.
Study in a National Park
One of the most beautiful regions of Australia, the Blue Mountains is the ideal location for students to equip themselves for the challenges of working in the hospitality and tourism industry, away from the distractions of a major city, yet accessible to its facilities. Only one and half-hour’s drive from Sydney, the Blue Mountains encompasses one of the most spectacular wilderness parks in Australia. From the stunning Three Sisters rock formation, to Wentworth Falls and the Jamison Valley, the scenic, peaceful atmosphere in the Blue Mountains allows students to concentrate on their studies whilst benefiting from living within a tourism based community. This also provides the School with wonderful field study opportunities in a natural outdoor classroom.
Located in Leura, one of the Blue Mountains’ most popular towns for visitors, students are a close walk away from stylish cafes, fine dining restaurants, coffee shops, bookshops and all the amenities they require.
Live in a Hotel!
Living on campus, running the school like a hotel - what a way to learn the business of hospitality and tourism management!
The hotel itself becomes part of the classroom and the classroom is part of the hotel. Students are guests, the staff and the managers of the hotel - No1 Chambers, learning and developing their skills in this fully residential campus.
Students enrolling in the Blue Mountains Hotel School take on a triple challenge - they play the roles of guest and employee whilst undergoing a comprehensive curriculum of academic studies. From day one, students live and study in a hotel atmosphere. The campus itself is run by students and for the students as a fully operational hotel. During the residential semesters, students take on a number of management responsibilities.
From guest relations, front office management, food and beverage to housekeeping and property management, students gain experience in all aspects of hotel management. In addition to the practical experience and academic emphasis, the lecturers stress the importance of good work habits, such as attitude, punctuality, attendance and presentation, to ensure that students develop their professionalism.
Students undertaking tourism management are also involved in the hotel operations but not to the same extent as those specialising in hospitality management.
