SHOT IN THE ARM FOR DTCM'S TRAINING SOLUTIONS

Dubai's Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing's Tourism and Hospitality Training Solutions has been granted full centre accreditation by the UK's prestigious University of Cambridge Local Examination Syndicate according to a press release issued by the department.

The accreditation was awarded subsequent to a quality audit of the division and now permits the DTCM to offer an International career award in travel and tourism.

DTCM Director General, Khalid A. bin Sulayem said, "Training Solutions in a very short span of time has established itself to better ensure that Dubai's tourism and hospitality sectors are equipped to consistently deliver world-class levels of service. The division with this major accreditation will be recognized as the leading centre for travel industry training and will match the industry-focused base that embraces the very core of Dubai."

Commenting on this major achievement, DTCM Senior Manager Tourism Affairs, Gary Mason remarked, "This accreditation provides a unique opportunity for those interested in a career in travel and tourism to gain a widely acknowledged, international qualification while developing practical skills in a range of travel and tourism related work roles.

The DTCM had earlier achieved external accreditation for a number of its courses through the United Kingdoms' Business and Technology Educational Council (BTEC), part of Edexcel Foundation, one of the world's largest vocational and academic educational bodies.

Providing industry specific training forms part of the DTCM's drive to raise overall standards of service in the industry.