Las Vegas, February 6, 2012 --- Four years ago, Professor Yamel Moises Garza, MBA from the Universidad de las Americas, Mexico wanted a comprehensive educational program in hospitality that was practical and current.  Through her Internet searches, Professor Moises came upon The International School of Hospitality, TISOH, based in Las Vegas, Nevada.

She boarded a plane and went to Las Vegas to visit the school.  “I was so impressed by the administration and the course offerings that I enrolled in the Conference Management & Event Planning program,” recalls Professor Moises.  “Then last summer I brought a group of 20 students to the school.  All of them successfully completed their studies and graduated with certificates in Meeting & Event Catering.”

And so, TISOH’s relationship with Latin America began.  Today, Yamel is working closely with TISOH Executive Director, Timothy Lam to integrate the school’s courses with university hospitality programs throughout Latin America and Spain.  And The International School of Hospitality has been welcomed as the only US member of CONPEHT – the Confederation of Pan American Schools in Hotel, Gastronomy and Tourism.

TISOH programs for the international market work in several ways. One option is with 5-week FASTtrack classroom sessions in Las Vegas.  Another option is with online learning modules, culminating with a one-to-two week visit to Las Vegas where students take part in discussions with industry leaders, make on-site visits, complete any required portfolios, take their final exams, and participate in graduation ceremonies.  Lam explained about the second option of TISOH programs, “We developed our hybrid model of learning to make it possible for foreign students to earn our certificates and executive diplomas. Being able to learn online and come to Las Vegas to complete these programs gives them the practical education for which TISOH is known.”

This summer international students are expected to join certificate programs in Wedding Coordination & Design and Meeting and Event Catering from June 17 through June 30.  In addition, there will be a program during the last week in June for a one-week study with site visits to become American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute Certified Restaurant Managers.

About TISOH

The International School of Hospitality (TISOH) was founded in 2005 by professors from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The mission of the school is to offer practical, short-term hospitality training programs developed for industry by industry. Along with class instruction, most courses include site visits and working internships. The school curriculum includes conference management and event planning, meeting & event catering, event design & production, hospitality leadership and supervision, wedding coordination and design, the art of concierge, art of food and beverage, hotel operations and hospitality human resources. Students may elect to study on site or enroll in TISOH’s online courses. The school is an Academic Partner of the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute.

For more information, contact The International School of Hospitality at 702.947.7200 or visit www.tisoh.com.

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