Introduction
The BS Global Hospitality and Tourism Management is a four-year undergraduate degree program designed to prepare students for leadership and managerial roles in the global hospitality and tourism industry. The program provides in-depth knowledge and practical skills in hospitality operations, tourism systems, management, marketing, finance, planning, and service excellence.
Academic Collaboration and Alignment
- Academically collaborated with the Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality (CTH), UK
- Aligned with the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan
- Designed to meet international academic standards and industry expectations
Degree Pathway (2+1 Program)
- First 2 years of study completed locally at IHL
- Final 1 year completed at a CTH-approved UK partner university
- Students graduate with an internationally recognized Bachelor’s degree
The final year of the Bachelor’s degree may be completed at partner and associated universities in the United Kingdom, including:
- University of West London
- University of Derby
- University of Sunderland
- University of Greenwich
- University of Northampton
- University of Bedfordshire
- University of Hertfordshire
- University of South Wales
- University of East London
- Birmingham City University
- Leeds Beckett University
- University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)
- London Metropolitan University
Career Prospects
Graduates may pursue careers in:
- Hotel and Resort Management
- Tourism and Destination Management
- Restaurant and Food Service Management
- Event, MICE, and Wedding Management
- Travel Agency and Tour Operations
- Destination Marketing and Branding
- Airline, Airport, and Cruise Operations
- Hospitality Sales, Marketing, and Revenue Management
- Tourism Development and Policy Roles
- Hospitality Consulting and Advisory Services
- Management of Recreational and Leisure Facilities
Program Objectives
The program aims to enable students to:
- Understand global hospitality and tourism operations and management
- Apply managerial and analytical skills to real-world industry challenges
- Enhance customer experience and service quality
- Analyze tourism’s social, economic, and environmental impact
- Integrate theory with practice through internships and fieldwork
- Adapt to digital transformation and AI-driven decision-making
Industry Partnerships and Practical Exposure
Industry Partners include:
- Faletti’s Hotel, Lahore
- Best Western Premier
- Grace Hospitality
- Nishat Hotels
- KFC Pakistan
- Mary Brown’s
- Ramada Hotel, Murree
Student Benefits:
- Structured internships and industrial training
- Live operational exposure in hospitality and tourism settings
- Guest lectures and industry-led workshops
- Field-based projects and professional mentoring
- Career networking and placement support
Curriculum Overview
The curriculum is academically benchmarked with the Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality (CTH), UK, ensuring international standards and industry relevance, and is aligned with the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan undergraduate requirements. It combines general education, foundation courses, and core hospitality and tourism management subjects. The program emphasizes experiential learning through fieldwork, internships, industry projects, and national and international learning tours.
- With effect from the Spring 2026 intake, appearing in the external examinations conducted by CTH UK will be mandatory for all students seeking admission to the BS Global Hospitality and Tourism Management (BS GHTM), BS Global Hospitality and Culinary Arts (BS GHCA), and Postgraduate Diploma in International Hospitality and Tourism Management (PGD HM) programs.
- Undergraduate students will not be promoted to Year 2 unless they appear in the CTH UK Level 4 examination. Similarly, promotion to Year 3 will be contingent upon appearing in the CTH UK Level 5 examination.