The South African Ambassador made a speech thanking the students and HTMi for their contribution to the success and support of the FIFA World Cup, and for supporting the students to travel to South Africa for this once in-a-lifetime opportunity. This was a followed by a short speech by HTMi representative Mr. Anthony Lack, HTMi Events Manager who thanked the South African President Jacob Zuma, and Ambassador Johannes of the South African Embassy for their support and assistance in making this opportunity for the students an actuality. On behalf of the HTMi students Zoltan Zahorszki from Hungary said “the students are proud of themselves to be part of one of the biggest events in the world, and to play Ambassadors of not only their own countries, but of Switzerland and HTMi as well.”

We would all like to thank the Centre for Events Management Training and The Centre for Career Management at HTMi for organising and sending this group of award winning students to work in the hospitality operations supporting the FIFA World Cup, and this a first and innovative move by any Swiss Hospitality Management School. We would also like to thank the support of leading hotel groups in South Africa, Southern Sun Hotel Group, and Peermont Hotels and Resorts for organising excellent work experience for HTMi’s award winning students.