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VISITING PROFESSOR PROGRAMME

HOST HOTELS
How to participate If you would like to be considered as a host hotel for a week long Visiting Professor programme, you must be able to provide: A training room for a minimum of 20 students Training materials such as flip charts and power point screens if required by the lecturer Morning and afternoon tea breaks and a light finger lunch for participants Full room and board for a week for the Visiting Professor	Benefits Opportunity to place a significant number of students in the programme Opportunity to demonstrably show their willingness to give back to the industry by hosting this programme Receive recognition on the certificates and written material about the Visiting Professor Programme
UNIVERSITIES & HOTEL SCHOOLS
How to participate If you would like to send a Visiting Professor to a developping country to deliver a week-long programe from your curriculum, you will be asked to consider the following: An economy class only fare will be provided for the travelling lecturer Professional fees will be paid to the University or Hotel School The visiting Professor will provide photocpies of any required reading material or similar paperwork.	Benefits Participate in a programme that contributes towards the educational and development agenda Opportunity ti educate hospitality workers with potential who would not otherwise have access to such an education Embed the good reputation of your international institution locally
PROGRAMME SPONSORS
How to participate If you would like to sponsor a Visiting Professor programme you will be asked to provide: Your logo for use on the certifi cates in-country Funds for the Visiting Professor's fees	Benefits Opportunity to brand a country's Visiting Professor programme with your logo and information about the sponsor Opportunity to support the hospitality industry through the in-country education of existing hospitality workers with potential
STUDENTS
How to participate If you are considering applying for an in-country programme, the following are base criteria: Minimum of two years experience in a management position in a hotel or restaurant Preferred age 24-35 Good written and spoken English skills A recommendation from your employer as to your suitability for the programme Ability to travel to and from the host hotel each day and provide your own accommodation	Benefits A formal hospitality education from an internationally recognised source at no cost Opportunity to form a peer group with others from the industry at a similar career stage Opportunity to 4step back' from their business and look objectively at their role and how to improve their delivery Opportunity to 'step back' from the organisation for whom you work and assess how best you can work within the company Recognition from the educational institution and the IH&RA Foundation For the Future of your participating in the Visiting Professor programme An international perspective on functional areas within the hospitality arena
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