Pacific International Hotel Management School - Overview

At the Pacific International Hotel Management School (PIHMS), you’ll enjoy world-class hospitality training and a quality lifestyle in a fully operational hotel school, under the guidance of the renowned International Hotel and Tourism Training Institute (IHTTI) of Neuchatel, Switzerland. PIHMS has been operating since 1995 and has built a strong track record of success and achievement

• PIHMS is located within New Zealand which is considered one of the safest and most secure countries in the world
• The New Zealand exchange rate makes the PIHMS fee structure one of the most competitive and highest value for money in education around the world
• PIHMS is an officially registered education and training institution by the New Zealand Government
• All PIHMS courses and qualifications have been officially approved by the New Zealand Government
• PIHMS campus and teaching facilities are world class
• PIHMS simulated hospitality environment ensures a PIHMS student is learning what it is to be a hospitality professional from their first day on campus
• By living on campus a PIHMS student is fully immersed in a training and learning environment 24 hours a day and removed from most typical distractions
• PIHMS minimum 1600 hours of paid industry placement means PIHMS graduates are highly employable and sought after by the hospitality industry
• Leading hospitality industry employers come to the PIHMS campus during the semester to recruit students, reflecting the quality of the PIHMS training experience
• PIHMS is a member of an international group of hotel schools resulting in a strong global network of graduates around the world
• PIHMS is located in a beautiful and picturesque environment with many activities for students during their relaxation time
• The success of the hundreds of PIHMS graduates working in the industry in senior positions throughout the world is a testament that PIHMS works

Location & Facilities

PIHMS is based in New Plymouth, nestled between the majestic Mount Taranaki and the scenic West Coast, mid-way between Auckland and Wellington. You’ll find plenty to keep you busy in our lively city, so you’ll enjoy a superb lifestyle while you study

PIHMS boasts excellent recreational facilities, including

• Heated swimming pool
• Tennis court
• Gymnasium
• Indoor squash court
• Beach volleyball court
• Basketball court
• Student lounge with pool tables and table tennis
• Opposite the school is an 18 bay floodlit golf driving range and a 9 hole par 3 golf course
• Sporting equipment - Lots of our students get involved with local team sports such as cricket, rugby, basketball, netball, badminton and squash.