Living on campus, running the school like a hotel - what a way to learn the business of hospitality and tourism management!

The hotel itself becomes part of the classroom and the classroom is part of the hotel. Students are guests, the staff and the managers of the hotel - No1 Chambers, learning and developing their skills in this fully residential campus.

Students enrolling in the Blue Mountains Hotel School take on a triple challenge - they play the roles of guest and employee whilst undergoing a comprehensive curriculum of academic studies. From day one, students live and study in a hotel atmosphere. The campus itself is run by students and for the students as a fully operational hotel. During the residential semesters, students take on a number of management responsibilities.

From guest relations, front office management, food and beverage to housekeeping and property management, students gain experience in all aspects of hotel management. In addition to the practical experience and academic emphasis, the lecturers stress the importance of good work habits, such as attitude, punctuality, attendance and presentation, to ensure that students develop their professionalism.

Students undertaking tourism management are also involved in the hotel operations but not to the same extent as those specialising in hospitality management.