04 November 2009
MUSCAT -- Demand for skilled manpower has increased in the Sultanate with increasing Omanisation rates in the hospitality, travel and tourism industries. Since its inception, National Hospitality Institute (NHI) has been aiming to bring world-class professional education and training solutions in cuisine, travel, tourism and hospitality to the Sultanate of Oman.
NHI attempts to provide expert training and in-depth knowledge that would contribute to launch successful careers in the travel, hospitality and tourism industries in the Sultanate.
The institute offers a sky of opportunities to its students and changes their lives through transforming a passion into a profession.
NHI has received officials from Ministry of Tourism and Ministry of Manpower yesterday including Mohammed Al Toobi, undersecretary of Ministry of Tourism, Salim Naseer, DG of Employment at the Ministry of Manpower, Faisal Al Hosni, DG of Investments and Quality Control for Ministry of Tourism and Salem Al Mamari, DG of Tourism Promotion for the Ministry of Tourism.
NHI officials briefed the high profile guests on the institute aims, its facilities and emphasised the efforts made by the institute to meet the increasing demand for skilled manpower.
Omanisation has been a common need in the country but it is difficult to fully Omanise in a short span of time, admitted York Brandes, general manager of The Chedi Muscat who visited NHI yesterday.
"To fully Omanise in a short span of time is difficult maybe in the long run we can. We are looking for young Omanis to join sectors that are easily achievable. If you look at statistics, those working class Omanis in this country are 40 plus but we are looking at youngsters to come forward and get training from here. We can help equip them in whatever specialisation they opt for."
Brandes said that most students prefer short-term courses and do not turn up later to study further.
"Doing a six months course doesn't mean you have learned everything. Many feel taking up a short-term course gets you a job easily. This is not correct."
MUSCAT -- Demand for skilled manpower has increased in the Sultanate with increasing Omanisation rates in the hospitality, travel and tourism industries. Since its inception, National Hospitality Institute (NHI) has been aiming to bring world-class professional education and training solutions in cuisine, travel, tourism and hospitality to the Sultanate of Oman.
NHI attempts to provide expert training and in-depth knowledge that would contribute to launch successful careers in the travel, hospitality and tourism industries in the Sultanate.
The institute offers a sky of opportunities to its students and changes their lives through transforming a passion into a profession.
NHI has received officials from Ministry of Tourism and Ministry of Manpower yesterday including Mohammed Al Toobi, undersecretary of Ministry of Tourism, Salim Naseer, DG of Employment at the Ministry of Manpower, Faisal Al Hosni, DG of Investments and Quality Control for Ministry of Tourism and Salem Al Mamari, DG of Tourism Promotion for the Ministry of Tourism.
NHI officials briefed the high profile guests on the institute aims, its facilities and emphasised the efforts made by the institute to meet the increasing demand for skilled manpower.
Omanisation has been a common need in the country but it is difficult to fully Omanise in a short span of time, admitted York Brandes, general manager of The Chedi Muscat who visited NHI yesterday.
"To fully Omanise in a short span of time is difficult maybe in the long run we can. We are looking for young Omanis to join sectors that are easily achievable. If you look at statistics, those working class Omanis in this country are 40 plus but we are looking at youngsters to come forward and get training from here. We can help equip them in whatever specialisation they opt for."
Brandes said that most students prefer short-term courses and do not turn up later to study further.
"Doing a six months course doesn't mean you have learned everything. Many feel taking up a short-term course gets you a job easily. This is not correct."
© Times of Oman 2009
