Taylor’s College, School of Hospitality & Tourism (TCHT) has clinched the prestigious Hospitality Asia Platinum Awards (HAPA) for Hospitality School of the Year 2007-2008 (Malaysia Series).

The award was announced on November 22 at the HAPA 2007-2008 Gala Charity Dinner and Awards Presentation in Crowne Plaza Mutiara Hotel Kuala Lumpur. The event was attended by over 800 hospitality and tourism professionals in Malaysia.

Mr. Pradeep Nair, Taylor’s College Chief Operating Officer, said: “We dedicate this award to our staff, both academic and administrative, who have worked very hard over the last 21 years to build an institution that is today recognised by industry and society for the achievements of its over 6,000 alumni spread around the globe.

“This award is a testament of our graduates’ achievements in the industry; the strength of our education and training programmes; and the quality of our faculty, facilities and student learning.”

Organised by World Asia Publishing, the Hospitality Asia Platinum Awards is held biennially in Malaysia and Singapore to recognise excellence in hospitality and tourism. The 6th edition of the HAPA Malaysia Series saw a total of 190 nominees vying for 53 awards across six groups, namely: Major, Establishment, Personality, Restaurant, Department and Travel Services Awards.

The Establishment Award for Hospitality School of the Year was one of the new categories introduced for 2007-08. There were six other private higher educational institutions nominated in the category. The panel of judges consisted of three distinguished industry professionals and judging was based on the School’s curriculum, facilities, students’ services and staff profile.

For more information about Taylor’s College, School of Hospitality & Tourism and its programmes, please visit www.taylors.edu.my or contact Emily Yeap at (03) 7877-9777 / yeap.emilymeifong@taylors.edu.my