New for 2012, Crown Institute has partnered up with STA Travel and developed a new level 4 option for students studying the Crown Certificate in International Travel, Tourism and Airline Studies course.

Crown Institute has been providing leading Hospitality, Business, and Travel & Tourism courses for almost 40 years. Crown recognises the importance of keeping up to date with industry requirements.

STA Travel is a global travel specialist with over 30 years experience helping students and young people travel the world. Globally it is the preferred travel company for over 6 million people, with over 200 retail locations worldwide including 13 stores, a call centre and online presence at www.statravel.co.nz in New Zealand. Offering much more than a cheap airfare anyone looking to ‘experience the world face to face’ will find an array of real value products on offer for individual journeys, work, study abroad and group travel.

Crown Institute has worked closely with STA Travel to develop two exciting new units for their students. Crown is now offering the STA Travel Sales Certificate for all students studying the level 4 certificate and the STA Travel Marketing Certificate, for those studying the Strand Two option. “STA Travel is pleased to support Crown Institute of Studies and is always on the lookout for bright, fun loving, passionate travellers with a solid background in sales” says Natalie Sharod – STA Travel Business Development Manager.

Both options provide students with the broad knowledge required by all areas of the industry, including airline, retail travel, wholesale travel and tourism. This helps to cater for the diverse needs of students and provides more opportunities to assist them in preparation for employment.

Strand One, the IATA pathway, will be of particular interest to those wishing to progress their career in airline ticketing. Strand Two develops students ability in sales and marketing skills, allowing students to excel in customer service, team building and online promotional methods essential for the travel and tourism industry.

Crown Institute still has places available in the 7^th February and 26^th March intakes. Contact Crown’s friendly staff on 0800 357 316 or email info@crown.ac.nz for more information.

 

Picture: Natalie Sharod talking to students at one of Crown Institute’s Industry Days.

Crown Institute of Studies is known to produce excellent, work-ready graduates and the December 2011 graduates are certainly examples of this.

Paige Olliver and Danielle Metcalf, graduates from the Crown Certificate in International Hospitality – Hotel Services and Reception Operations course, have already secured great jobs at top-notch hotels.

“It wouldn’t have been possible without the amazing staff at Crown Institute of Studies and the skilful lessons provided to us,” says Paige.

Paige is now a receptionist at the Sky City Grand Hotel and Danielle is a receptionist at the Copthorne Hotel.

Their enthusiasm in their studies, strong work ethic and help from our careers advisor, all helped them in securing such fantastic roles within the hospitality industry.

Natalie Tolhopf, Crown’s Careers Advisor, says “I’m so proud of Paige and Danielle for taking action and jumping at opportunities. Their proactive approach and willingness to learn has really helped them in securing these positions”.

Both Paige and Danielle were also part of the Crown Student Representatives Team and helped with organising events and activities for the Crown Community.

The Crown Certificate in International Hospitality – Hotel Services and Reception Operations is a great course for students who are interested in both hospitality and tourism and would like to gain qualifications in both disciplines.

If you would like more information about the Crown Certificate in International Hospitality – Hotel Services and Reception Operations then click HERE. Next classes start 7 February 2012.