EAHM MD Judy Hou. EAHM MD Judy Hou.

The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management (EAHM) will re-affirm its commitement to developing talent in the region at the Hotelier Middle East Great GM Debate 2016.

Speaking to Hotelier Middle East ahead of the event, EAHM managing director Judy Hou revealed: "We have just launched our Executive Certificate programme whereby people working in hospitality management positions can undertake courses from the Emirates Academy MBA programme.

"Study can be taken at one’s own pace with a certificate awarded at the completion of the course. Courses include hotel asset management, managing human capital, developing and monitoring corporate strategy, corporate finance and digital marketing among others."

Hou added that with the institution celerbrating 15 years of operation in November, many of its graduates now hold senior management position across the world.

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She said that the academic entity is constantly developing itself. "Always embracing technology, the academy will develop more on-line learning modules to satisfy the needs of young students. Course specialisations being developed for 2017 include events, travel & tourism management and luxury brand management."

Hou concluded: "As an academic institution specialising in the fields of tourism and hospitality management, The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management is highly committed to developing talent which is in line with the aim of the Hotelier Middle East Great GM Debate.

"This occasion brings together some of the most talented individuals in the region and beyond. We come to this event to hear from industry leaders and to share knowledge with each other."

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