About the School
The Hotel School is the only school in the Asia Pacific region which is owned and operated as an integral part of one of Australia's leading five-star hotels, InterContinental Sydney. Since its inception in 1989, all students have been employed as a compulsory part of our unique first year program and have consequently established valuable industry networks for the duration of their academic studies and later careers.
In 1996, The Hotel School joined with Southern Cross University to form a partnership to offer a higher level of education to students. The School aim is to prepare well-rounded graduates for employment in hotel, tourism and services management positions in Australia and abroad. The courses focus on hotel operational skills, management practice in the tourism and hospitality industry and the skills needed for continued learning in a changing global business environment.
The school develop dedicated professionals with qualifications that are recognised and highly regarded internationally. The growth of domestic and international tourism, our association with InterContinental Hotels Group, other major hotel companies, and Australia's involvement in the countries of the Pacific Rim are all leading to exciting opportunities for worthwhile careers in hotel, tourism and services management. This is clearly demonstrated by the continued success of our graduates.

The Hotel School is also proud to be a founding member of the Association of Australian Hotel Schools (AAHS) and accredited by the Vocational Education and Training Accreditation Board (VETAB) and is also an internationally certified program of study for the City and Guilds of London Institute.

Special Achievement

The Hotel School and InterContinental Sydney Awards

• 2003 Winner Best Training Initiative NSW Australian Hotels Association
• 2003 Winner Best Rooms Division Employee NSW Australian Hotels Association
• 2001 Winner of the NSW Tourism Awards for Business Excellence for Industry Training Private Sector
• 1999 Winner of the NSW Awards of the Decade in Tourism Excellence for Industry Training Private Sector
• 1999 Winner of the NSW Awards of the Decade in Tourism Excellence for Luxury Accommodation 2000
• 1998 Corporate Environment Award - International Hotel and Restaurant Association
• 1998 Pinnacle Award for Outstanding Meeting Facilities - Successful Meetings Magazine
• 1998 Top 20 Finalist in Annual Top 100 Conference Venue Survey - National Business Bulletin (also awarded in 1996)
• 1997 Excellence in Energy and Environment - Australian Hotels Association (also awarded in 1992, 1995 and 1996)
• 1997 Pierponts Cigar Bar Voted Best Place for a Business Drink in Sydney - Fortune Magazine
• 1997 Overall Winner of the Vision for Australia Award - Keep Australia Beautiful National Association
• 1996 Best Deluxe Accommodation - New South Wales Awards for Excellence in Tourism
• 1993 Excellence in Recognition of Commitment to Protect the Environment - International Hotels Association

• 1992 Most Successful Establishment International Catering Trade Fair
• 1990 Pinnacle Award for Outstanding Meetings Facility Successful Meetings
• 1990 Excellence in Training and Education New South Wales Tourist Commission (also awarded in 1989)
• 1989 Excellence in Heritage and Cultural Tourism New South Wales Tourist Commission
• 1987 Award of Honour for Restoration and Re-use - The Tourism Pacesetter
• 1986 Grand Heritage Gold Award - Pacific Asia Travel Association
• 1985 Award of Excellence in a Difficult Historic Project - Building Owners and Managers Association of Australia

Southern Cross University Awards

• 2003/4 Winner of the Australian Tourism Award for Industry Education
• 2003 Winner of the New South Wales Awards for Excellence in Tourism Industry Education
• 1999 Winner of the Australian Tourism Award for Industry Education
• 1999 Winner of the New South Wales Awards for Excellence in Tourism for Industry Education
• 1998 Winner of the New South Wales Awards for Excellence in Tourism for Industry Education
• 1997 Winner of the New South Wales Awards for Excellence in Tourism for Industry Education
• 1996 Finalist in the New South Wales Awards for Excellence in Tourism for Industry Education (also finalists in 1993, 1994 and 1995)
• 1996 Special Award for the Adopt-A-Student Programme at the New South Wales Awards for Excellence in Tourism for Industry Education
• 1992 Award of Distinction in the New South Wales Awards for Excellence in Tourism for Industry Education

Location

Located next to the Royal Botanic Gardens and Circular Quay and only 12 kilometres from the international airport, InterContinental Sydney’s stylish new guest rooms and rooftop Club.
InterContinental Lounge offer panoramic views of Sydney Harbour and the Sydney Opera House.
InterContinental Sydney is the nearest city hotel to the Cahill Expressway, providing quick access between the city and the airport.