Avalon partners UK consortium for diploma in Hospitality Mgt

Chennai, Aug 13 (UNI) Avalon Academy, the aviation and hospitality training subsidiary of the global learning solutions company, Aptech Limited, today announced the launch of the ''Higher National Diploma in Hospitality Management'' in affiliation with Scotland's Colleges International, a reputed consortium of colleges in the UK Avalon is the extended campus for the consortium for this reputed hospitality programme. Avalon has partnered with the consortium of which a few colleges in UK -- Perth College, Adam Smith College, Telford College and Dundee College-- will execute the on-campus elements of the course, a release from Avalon said.

Announcing this, Mr Pramod Khera, CEO and MD, Aptech Ltd, said ''the hospitality industry has been experiencing a boom time. The hospitality, tourism and leisure industries offer exciting, challenging and varied career opportunities.'' Ms Christina Potter, Principal of Dundee College, said ''this is a very exciting opportunity for Scotland's Colleges. Hospitality and Tourism have been key industries in Scotland for many years and our colleges have much expertise in preparing students for employment in the industry.

''We are delighted to be working in partnership with Avalon Academy in order to give Indian students the opportunity to broaden their skills and experience in a way which will assist the booming tourism industry in India,'' she said.

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