Industry Testimonials

Carol Hogue
Director of Human Resources
Casa Marina and Reach Resorts, LXR Resorts, Waldorf Astoria Collection
USA

"I have been a Human Resources expert in the hospitality industry for years and have hired thousands of front-line staff in my career. I can tell you that AHA's emphasis on cultural awareness and soft skills training gives their students a unique advantage in today's global marketplace."

Linda Terblanche
General Manager, Cape Royale
SOUTH AFRICA

"AHA's passion for this industry is clearly carried through to the students who in turn ensure that each one of our guests experience consistently high levels of service."

Eric Swanson
CHA, General Manager
Millennium Seoul Hilton
KOREA

"Your training soft skills are excellent and are exactly what we hoteliers need. We were particularly satisfied when we found those newly hired fresh from the AHA were well trained for their jobs. I highly recommend the program for those who want to distinguish themselves in hospitality industry."

Dan Sevel
Project Manager – 2010 FIFA World Cup™ SportsMark Management Group, Ltd.
USA

"AHA's emphasis on cultural awareness and sensitivity training gives their students a competitive advantage in the hospitality industry as this trait is so needed to be an effective manager in a very global marketplace."

Joe Flesch
General Manager Hilton Resort, Myrtle Beach South Carolina, Kingston Plantation
USA

"We have been hiring AHA interns for the past ten years and have been very pleased with the way they have adapted to our company's culture. They come to us with amazing work ethics and a strong sense of cultural sensitivity"

R.K. Reddy
Executive Chef, '56 – The Italian Restaurant
INDIA

"AHA's approach to education is exactly what the hotel and restaurant industry needs. When students graduate with a hotel management or culinary arts diploma – the first thing I look for is their attitude! I am glad someone is finally training this."

Vikram Singh
General Manager; Vikram Singh
NEPAL

"AHA teaching methodology is unique to most programs – it balances both theoretical and experiential learning –which are essential for industry professionals today. True Hospitality comes from the heart!

Marcia Dmochowski
 General Manager, Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore
USA

"It is wonderful to see a hospitality programs that bridges the gap between theory and practice, teaching both the hard and soft skills one needs to provide exceptional customer service.

Rodrigo Alvarez Y Jimenez
General Director , Luxury Boutique Hotel Casareyna
MEXICO

"I love that AHA instills and inspires strong work ethic and a positive attitude through all their courses –these character traits are rarely addressed by any other school that I know. "

Pierre N. Choueiry
Sales Operation's Manager, EUROTRADE Catering CE Group
Bahrain

"When we hire new employees we want to know that we can train them into higher positions in the future– AHA develops the qualities and skills that allow us to do just that. Their program places a strong focus on developing leadership, teamwork, culture awareness and communication skills – the exact skills we look for when hiring for management positions. "

Matt Klugman
Director of Marketing, Ocean Creek and Beach Cove Resort
USA

"We have been working with AHA since 1996 and they continue to stay on the cutting edge of hospitality education – they always seem to know what industry wants the most. The AHA training is the most relevant and current for what our hotel needs and looks for when hiring graduates. "

Haytham Saliba
Le Notre Paris
DOHA-QATARM

"The ability of our staff to deal with international clientele is one of our main competitive advantages.AHA's cultural understanding programs address those needs perfectly and teach the skills required to manage diversity in both guests and in the workplace."

Ali V Kasikci
Vice President Strategic Planning and Development; Montage Beverly Hills
USA

"AHA's courses balance both classroom and experiential learning. This is very unique when compared to most other schools curriculum. This type of training is essential for the success of graduates of hospitality programs today."

Abdul Hakeem Al- Hindi
General Manager
JORDAN

"Most of today's Hospitality leaders observe that they can find employees who have hard skills, but many of this potential employees lack the soft skills that a hospitality company so desperately needs. That is why we are so happy that AHA works on both the hard skills and the soft skills of our students. Thank you AHA for preparing our students for a career in the international Hospitality Industry!! "