IAHI, IHG, and Purdue University Host Second GM Academy
ATLANTA, GA, August 1, 2006. Following the success of last year's inaugural General Manager Academy, IAHI, the Owners' Association of InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), is offering the program once again to its members.
In addition, because of strong demand from its members, the IAHI has added a second session this year. This is due to the generous $50,000 grant from IHG.
And, beyond that, interest in participating in this one-of-a-kind program has expanded outside the Americas. IAHI will launch a separate General Manager Academy in the United Kingdom.
This unique, invitation-only program focuses on leadership and human resource issues facing the hospitality industry. The Americas General Manager Academy is a collaborative effort between IAHI, IHG, and the Purdue University Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management and Krannert School of Management Executive Education Programs.
"We are so pleased to be offering the General Academy once again, as a special initiative that will benefit IAHI members," says David Hart, Chairman of the IAHI and president and chief executive officer of Hart Hotels Inc., in Buffalo, New York. "By adding a second session and expanding the Academy internationally, we will provide an opportunity for more global IAHI members to enhance and strengthen their leadership abilities."
Session I of the Americas program will take place at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana from September 10-13. Session II takes place November 19-22. Both sessions are open to 30 participants. The UK General Manager Academy will take place October 22-25 in London.
"In today's competitive world, progressive lodging companies need to reinvest in their managers and provide the best training possible. The General Manager Academy can offer that specialized training," says Steve Porter, IHG President, the Americas.
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