Tourism is one of the most relevant economic activities of the Spanish economy, and one of the fundamental sectors in the social and economic development of the country. Within the sector, the restaurant area, with more than 270,000 establishments and 1.3 million jobs, is one of the fastest growing areas, and one of the key pieces of tourism activity.

The tourism sector is experiencing a time of profound change, with the effects of globalization, segmentation and competitiveness. Within this environment, one of the markets that has the greatest weight is the hotel industry.

Available in Switzerland, Spain and China, our most popular graduate program has launched thousands of successful hospitality careers in every corner of the world. It’s especially relevant for career-changers and it can also be a springboard to our flagship MBA program.

In order to enable semi-skilled and unskilled workers to obtain a qualified professional qualification from the Chamber of Industry and Commerce as a restaurant specialist, the Hotel Fernschule Poppe & Neumann offers the unique opportunity in Germany to catch up on this in an extra-occupational distance learning course and without loss of earnings.

Being the perfect host – this aspiration is in your blood. As a restaurant manager IHK, you ensure that your guests feel completely at ease, are competently advised and served, and at the same time keep an eye on economic aspects.

Chef is more than just a title. The most traditional of the gastronomic master's degrees is the basis for successful entry into the management level and management in the hotel and restaurant industry, in communal catering, in catering - but also in industry, education and many other areas.

In system catering, too, it makes a huge difference whether you are semi-skilled or unskilled, or have a qualified professional qualification!