
IHG announced it was opening the Moscow branch of the IHG Academy in February 2012 to deliver international standard hospitality training in Russia.
There will be 15-20 places on the three year course, which will see students spending four days a week in hotels from the IHG family of brands, and one day a week at the Moscow State University of Tourism. Around the world, through the IHG Academy, the company works with local education providers to help people gain real experience of working in a hotel and to improve their chances of finding jobs in the hotel sector. This creates local economic opportunity and a talent pipeline for hotels from the IHG family of brands.The course will also include a three month work experience placement where students will work in a hotel outside Russia. Once qualified, students will have the opportunity to apply for jobs at supervisory level. Around the world, through the IHG Academy, the company works with local education providers to help people gain real experience of working in a hotel and to improve their chances of finding jobs in the hotel sector. This creates local economic opportunity and a talent pipeline for hotels from the IHG family of brands.