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Hospitality & Hotel Management

Our accredited Hospitality & Hotel Management diploma program will show you how to launch a career in the world of hotels, tourism and many other areas of the hospitality industry. Exclusively offered through our New York City campus

Diploma Program

A Career with Global Potential

Do you want to see the world? Do you get enormous satisfaction out of making people’s day a little better? If so, training for a career in the hospitality industry may be the perfect opportunity for you. Jobs can be found in hotels, resorts, spas, cruise ships, conference and event centers, tourist attractions and country clubs, to name just a few. The Hospitality & Hotel Management diploma program at the Institute of Culinary Education’s New York City campus can be completed in less than a year, helping students prepare to enter this exciting field as soon as possible.

Additionally, hospitality and hotel management is a field in which great talent is rewarded — and promoted. With a solid education to support your career and plenty of opportunities for growth in this exciting industry, you’ll have the potential to advance quickly and work with a diverse group of colleagues. Few fields offer the wide range of ages and nationalities that you’ll find thriving in the world of hospitality.

Quick Facts

Program Name: Hospitality & Hotel Management

Program Duration: 8 or 12 months

Class Times: morning, afternoon, evening 

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Unique & Immersive Training

Full immersion is a well-documented way to learn, and the ICE Hospitality & Hotel Management program leverages this technique. As a school located in one of the most famous tourism cities in the world, ICE New York offers a unique opportunity to learn both on and off campus. You’ll also start building a professional network on day one — your instructors are experienced and connected industry experts and your dedicated Career Services Advisors can all open doors to a broad array of hospitality connections. An education specifically dedicated to hospitality lays the foundation for a wide variety of potential career paths by exposing you to exactly what it takes to run a hospitality establishment, from large international hotel chains, to boutique hotels, bed and breakfasts, and much more.

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Real World Hospitality Education

Our hospitality management curriculum blends in-class course work, role-playing, guest lectures by industry experts and field trips (when possible) — using NYC as your classroom. ICE’s hospitality classes cover topics in sales and marketing, hotel management, human resources and more. The accounting and finance unit teaches practical skills such as how to set pricing and manage payroll, while the operations course covers front and back office hotel management responsibilities, including reservations and security. In other segments, students study room design, public relations and digital marketing, event management and conference planning. The curriculum culminates with a 200-hour externship at a hotel or hospitality enterprise selected with the support and guidance of your personal career services advisor. 

An ICE hospitality student receives an award at graduation

Student Diversity Enriches Your Experience

Our students’ diverse goals and experiences enrich the classroom experience for everyone. A typical class might include international students, career changers,  or recent high school and college graduates — all of whom share a passion for customer service and creating memorable guest experiences. Our students also share the desire for a more efficient, hands-on hospitality education as compared to traditional two- or four-year degree programs. That's exactly what our Hospitality & Hotel Management diploma program offers— an efficient path toward your professional goals.

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Put Your Ideas and Skills Into Action

There’s no better way to build your skillset than to apply classroom instruction in the real world. In the last segment of the program, you will embark on a 200-hour hospitality management externship at a hotel, resort or other related business. This hands-on experience can help you build a resume and a network of industry connections that can shape the rest of your career. An ICE externship can even turn into a full-time job offer, which it has for many ICE graduates.

Hospitality & Hotel Management Program Schedule Options

An ICE instructor lectures students in a classTo provide the utmost flexibility, your on-campus curriculum can be taken in a wide variety of schedule options, including morning, afternoon or evening. Classes meet three, four or five times per week, exclusively at our New York campus. Tuition includes all books and supplies, so you’re fully equipped from day one. All Hotel & Hospitality Management program students are also eligible to take our popular Wine Essentials series at no additional charge. Visit our Tuition and Discounts page for complete information on the cost for specific class dates and times.

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Afternoon (8 months)

  • Hours: Mon.-Fri, 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
  • Start Date: October 16
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Evening (12 months)

  • Hours: Mon., Tues., Weds., Thurs., 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
  • Start Date: TBD
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Morning (12 months)

  • Hours: Mon., Weds., Fri., 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
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Dual Diploma Discount

Combine business and cooking skills to accelerate success. Students enrolled in the Hospitality & Hotel Management program who also enroll in another diploma program, such as Culinary Arts or Pastry & Baking Arts can receive a discount worth up to $4000. 

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Take the Next Step Toward a Hospitality Career

The admissions process is the start of a lasting relationship with ICE. Your Admissions Representative will introduce you to the personal experience our school is known for. Their mission is to understand your career goals, help you select the right program(s) to fit your needs and interests.

Why Choose ICE

You know it's in you — the ambition to pursue a rewarding career in hospitality. ICE is ready to help you achieve your career dreams.

12 Reasons Why You Should Choose ICE. 

International Students

Like the cities our campuses inhabit, ICE is a hub of multiculturalism. We’re proud to have had students from 44+ countries choose ICE for their career training and we celebrate the unique perspective an international student body provides. International students have the opportunity to gain knowledge and hands-on experience in America’s major food cities, by attending our New York City or Los Angeles campuses and completing an industry externship. It’s no wonder students come from around the world to attend ICE.

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ICE's 638-hour Hospitality & Hotel Management diploma program is taught at ICE's lower Manhattan campus, featuring over 74,000 square feet of teaching space. With New York City as a classroom, the program includes field trips to local hotels and hospitality businesses, as well as guest lectures from successful hospitality professionals.

The program consists of six modules divided into 11 courses. The 11th course is a 200-hour off-site externship at the location of the student's choice, according to his or her career goals — an opportunity that adds essential experience to the student's resume and often leads to a job after graduation. 

The Hospitality & Hotel Management training program is constructed as follows:

Course 1

INTRODUCTION TO HOSPITALITY, TRAVEL & TOURISM

40 hours

From marketing and management to food costs and event planning, this first course introduces students to the wide world of hospitality management. Students will receive an overview of the functions and structures within a typical hospitality enterprise.

Course 2

HUMAN RESOURCES & SUPERVISION

44 hours

One of the most essential components of a successful hospitality enterprise is the people. This course teaches students how to effectively recruit, train, supervise and maintain the staff that will either make or break their property. Learn the skills needed to successfully manage a team-oriented staff through lectures and discussions about computerized human resource information systems, management techniques, union shops and employee discipline. 

Course 3

ROOMS DIVISION & FACILITY MANAGEMENT

48 hours

A hospitality enterprise's room division is responsible for meeting guests' expectations for a clean, safe and secure environment. This course provides students with an understanding of the essential safety policies and procedures associated with OSHA safety regulations, laundry and maintenance operations and the best practices for effectively managing a secure environment for your guests. 

Course 4

MATHEMATICAL & FINANCIAL CONCEPTS FOR HOSPITALITY

44 hours

Like most industries, success in the hospitality management industry depends on ambition, hard work and numbers. Menu pricing, profit and loss statements (P&Ls) and occupancy rates are just a few of the topics covered in this course, which teaches students how to accurately and efficiently associate numbers with both the financial and logistical aspects of hospitality management. 

Course 5

FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGEMENT

44 hours

Restaurants, banquet halls, in-room dining services and lounges are all a part of any top-level hospitality enterprise. They rely on the food and beverage division. This course explores menu design, restaurant public relations, dining room management, alcoholic beverage service and financial management tools. 

Course 6

HOTEL OPERATIONS: FRONT & BACK OFFICE MANAGEMENT

50 hours

Successfully managing a hotel requires an awareness of every transaction and process that takes place from the time a guest checks in to the time they check out. This course provides students with a comprehensive look at both front and back office management responsibilities including reservation, security, record keeping and audit procedures.

Course 7

SALES & MARKETING

44 hours

Even the most extraordinary property can fall if it is not positioned and marketed properly. From marketing audits and evaluations to consumer targeting and evaluation, this course examines the sales office organization, telemarketing, cross-promotions and sales force management required to optimize a property's performance and reach a targeted demographic. 

Course 8

FOOD PRODUCTION & KITCHEN MANAGEMENT

40 hours

The best hotels typically boast excellent food venues. Being equipped to manage kitchens efficiently and understand food production is a valuable skill that is essential in today's cost-sensitive environment. The food production course will explore this important department from inventory to purchasing, storing, menu design and preparation, to plate presentation, planning and operations. Students will examine kitchen operations in a professional environment.

Course 9

EVENT MANAGEMENT & CONFERENCE PLANNING

44 hours

As the hospitality management industry grows, so too does the size and scale of conferences, conventions and galas. Large-scale events require complex management skills to create themes, organize timelines and coordinate catering and technical resources that include special audio/visual effects and lighting. This course provides students with an in-depth look at event and conference planning through interactive lectures and group discussions.

Course 10

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY

48 hours

The digital age hasn't left the hospitality management industry behind. An ever-increasing number of hotels and resorts rely on key property management systems to control everything from reservations and energy management to security and event catering. This course familiarizes students with the industry-leading Micros OPERA System by training them in the uses and functions of technology within hospitality management. 

Course 11

Externship

200 hours

At the end of their in-class training, students complete an externship to apply the skills they have gained. Students may choose to complete their externship within a broad range of hospitality and tourism venues, such as hotels, events or catering companies.

Hospitality: Thriving with Opportunity

The Global Force of Hospitality Management

Hospitality and hotel management is a key discipline for the trillion-dollar global hospitality industry, consisting of travel, tourism and hotels. Its practitioners enjoy careers found in hotels, resorts, spas, casinos, cruise ships, conference planning and event management, food, beverage and catering, as well as at health, sports, entertainment and country clubs.

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Industry Highlights

While the term 'hospitality industry' covers many different services, it can generally be defined through five different sectors: lodging, travel and tourism, food and beverage, recreation, and meetings and events.

The global hospitality industry is worth over $3.952 trillion as of 2021. There are about 1.6 million people employed by the U.S.’s accommodation industry. The U.S. hotel industry is worth $177.6 billion. This industry is predicted to grow by 33.6% in 2022. (Hospitality Trends and Market Data, Zippia.com Nov. 2022)

In terms of job market, the World Travel & Tourism Council's recent Economic Impact Report (EIR), announced the travel and tourism industry is expected to create nearly 126 million new jobs within the next 10 years.

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The Industry for Travelers

New York City was expected to welcome 56.4 million visitors in 2022 alone, up from 32.9 million in 2020. Visitation is forecasted to have grown up to 61.7 million in 2023 and surpass 2019 levels by 2024. (NYC & Company, October 2022)

An ICE student graduates from the Hospitality & Hotel Management program

Built on Diversity

The hospitality management industry demands a multicultural, multigenerational workforce. The industry does not discriminate — it enables. Career momentum within the hospitality industry is well documented, as larger organizations have structured career programs and offer managers the opportunity to transfer to other locations across the globe. The world of hotels and tourism provides an opportunity for exposure to everything from family-owned bed & breakfasts, to the ability to climb the corporate ladder at some of the world's largest hospitality companies.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' (BLS) April 2022 employment report, jobs in the leisure and hospitality sector increased by 78,000, with workers ages 45 and older making up 26% of the workforce. It is not uncommon for restaurants, hotels, resorts and other hospitality businesses to have four or more generations of employees proudly working alongside one another toward the common goal of providing guests an unforgettable experience.

Technology Taught: ResNexus

Communication among various teams within all hotel departments makes or breaks the guest experience, which means knowing how to effectively use a hotel's reservation management system is vital. This is why ICE provides hands-on training to our hospitality students on ResNexus, a popular online property management booking system. This software seamlessly transmits property information and rates, and provides many of the tools a hotel staff needs to do their day-to-day jobs. Tasks covered in ResNexus include handling reservations, checking guests in and out, assigning rooms, managing room inventory, accommodating the needs of in-house guests and handling accounting and billing. This multi-faceted perspective helps staff process rooms and serve their guests with the greatest amount of insight.

ICE Hospitality Management Students take a field trip to the Ace Hotel in New York City

Guest Lectures

The Hospitality & Hotel Management program takes full advantage of ICE's location in New York City by inviting successful hoteliers and hospitality management professionals to give lectures on campus. 
Guest speakers have included:

  • Marlene Poynder, General Manager, The Conrad Hotel
  • Mathew Dempsey, General Manager, Dylan Hotel
  • Louis Shapiro, Director of Human Resources, Hotel Central Park
  • Michael Griffin, Assistant Director of Rooms, Hotel Eventi by Kimpton Hotels
  • Marco Gianni, General Manager, The Michelangelo Hotel
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A well-rounded education sets you apart, so we encourage all students with a desire to build a career in the hospitality field to get their hands dirty. Our New York City campus offers hands-on, short-term classes in cooking, baking and beverage studies though our Recreational division. These classes not only help build your own skills, but also give insight into what your colleagues in the food and beverage sector of hotels and restaurants do. ICE’s Wine Essentials Series is available to our Hotel & Hospitality Management students at no extra charge. Additionally, students and alumni receive a discounted rate on all Recreational classes offered by ICE. These include bartending basics, knife skills, advanced plating techniques, and more.