International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM) and Mayfair Hotels & Resorts Sign a Memorandum of Understanding to Establish a Strategic Partnership

May 8, Siliguri (West Bengal) [India]: Today at IIHM’s upcoming campus in Siliguri, West Bengal, the International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM) and Mayfair Hotels and Resorts signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in a significant effort to improve the hospitality sector as well as the quality of hospitality education in India. In a groundbreaking collaboration that attempts to help hospitality students and the industry as a whole, this brings together one of the largest hotel corporations in India with the largest hospitality education brand globally. The alliance seeks to improve industry cooperation, education, and training in order to raise the standard of hospitality professionals in the nation.

The historic occasion took place at IIHM Siliguri, where the Memorandum of Understanding was signed by Mr. Pankaj Pradhan, Chief HR Officer of Mayfair Hotels and Resorts, and Dr. Suborno Bose, Founder and CEO of IIHM.

“Our commitment to giving students the best education and industry exposure is demonstrated by our partnership with Mayfair Hotels and Resorts and all IIHM campuses,” said Dr. Suborno Bose, Chairman of IIHM Worldwide, expressing his excitement for this historic alliance. We are building the hospitality of the future together, combining excellence with education. Siliguri is seeing a surge in visitors, particularly for tea. The town that serves as the entry point to the Northeast is seeing a large influx of five-star establishments.”

Exhibiting great enthusiasm for the MOU, Manoj Gouda, President of Mayfair Hotels & Resorts, said, “This MOU will help to add value to the system and uplift the quality of the students making them fit for the industry as well as for Mayfair.” The students will, in my opinion, have an advantage over other students because of this agreement as they will not only study the fundamentals of hospitality from IIHM but also about the corporate culture of establishments such as Mayfair. The objective of this strategic relationship is to provide our current employees with advanced training and development possibilities. IIHM and Mayfair have a solid relationship, which this MOU will deepen and facilitate closer collaboration between us.”

In expressing his optimism about the MoU, Pankaj Pradhan, Chief Human Resources Officer of Mayfair Hotels & Resorts, said, “This MOU supports a lot of growth and help to the Hospitality Industry and help also to the aspirants of this industry.” As a trend setter, Nayfair will provide a wealth of assistance in connecting the appropriate talent with the ideal employment opportunity.

The Memorandum of Understanding, which has taken effect immediately, strengthens the collaboration between IIHM and Mayfair Hotels & Resorts, demonstrating their mutual dedication to expanding student learning possibilities and fostering advantageous connections within the hospitality industry. The main goals and clauses of the Memorandum of Understanding are as follows:

* Context: By fostering long-term cooperation in higher education, the alliance seeks to improve the educational experience of students studying hospitality management. It aims to produce highly employable graduates with degrees in hotel, hospitality, and tourism management as well as holders of THSC-validated diplomas and certificates in tourism and hospitality skills.

* Mayfair’s Role and Responsibilities: Mayfair Hotels and Resorts will contribute significantly to IIHM in the areas of curriculum development, student placement, industrial training, guest lectures, faculty development programs, and operational understanding.

* IIHM’s Role and Responsibilities: In accordance with legal requirements, IIHM shall supervise the selection of students, provide designated classrooms, and run courses that include industrial training and examinations.

* Roles and Responsibilities of Students: Students are expected to participate in all curriculum-related events, accept internships and placements in hotels owned by Mayfair, and preserve the good name of Mayfair and IIHM.

* Program Management and Quality Assurance: Both parties will designate representatives to oversee the execution of the Memorandum of Understanding, and Mayfair will provide materials for classes designated to it.

* Student Placement in India: Subject to their final selection by Mayfair-managed hotels, Mayfair-managed hotels will hire the IIHM students admitted under this MoU for entry-level positions in Mayfair’s hotels in India.

The future of the Indian hospitality sector looks quite bright thanks to this partnership between IIHM and Mayfair Hotels & Resorts, which places a strong emphasis on industry participation, talent development, and education. An important step in raising the bar for hospitality and tourism in the nation has been taken with the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding.

Regarding the New IIHM Campus in Siliguri:

The Gateway to the North East of India is Siliguri, a large town in northern Bengal. There is a surge in demand for quality hotel accommodations due to the increased tourism in the North East areas, and several five-star establishments are opening up in the area. Students hoping to pursue a worldwide career in hotel management have a bright and secure future thanks to the launch of a new IIHM campus in Siliguri. IIHM Siliguri guarantees to provide cutting-edge facilities and instruction to foster the development of skills relevant to the industry. IIHM Siliguri will concentrate on critical elements that are vital to the hospitality sector, such as cultivating specialized skill sets. Students will have unrivalled networking possibilities thanks to the industry events and experts that IIHM in Siliguri will bring to the area. These activities include seminars.

Regarding Mayfair Resorts and Hotels

With 12 luxury resorts under its belt, MAYFAIR Hotels & Resorts is a high-end hotel chain in India with over 3500 staff members. The company is eager to meet the group’s need for quality personnel.

 

Concerning IIHM

The International Institute of Hotel Management, or IIHM, was founded in Kolkata in 1994 and has since grown to become one of the biggest chains of prestigious hospitality and hotel management institutions in India. The company that runs the Indismart Hotels, Indismart Group, includes IIHM. Eleven national and international locations are home to IIHM campuses, while the associate institution IAM-IHM is situated in Guwahati and Kolkata. After graduating from IIHM, students get an international degree from the University of West London and are prepared with global hospitality abilities that make it simple for them to get employment in any hotel chain worldwide. IIHM is committed to achieving excellence in both placements and instruction. Because real-world experience is essential for success in the hospitality industry, the institution is well-liked. The largest culinary competition in the world, the Young Chef Olympiad, has been organized by IIHM in recent years. More than 50 nations have participated in this innovative event, which is open to young chefs worldwide. It has memorandums of understanding (MoUs) for teacher and student exchange with more than 50 nations, providing its international students with the greatest education possible.

Throughout the last 24 years, the institution has won several important honors. The Economic Times’ Best Education Brand Award is included in the list for the years 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020. Additionally, it was included in Forbes Magazine for two consecutive years, 2018–2019 and 2019–2020, as both Great Indian Institute and Great Place to Study. Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey, the Hon’ble Minister of State for HRD (Higher Education), Government of India, presented IIHM with the Assocham Award for Best Institute in Hospitality Education in addition to being named one of the World’s Greatest Brands & Leaders 2015–16 by URS International (IMEA – Process Reviewer PriceWaterhouseCoopers PL).