Eight talented employees at the award-winning five star Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa in St Andrews, Fife, have been awarded a prestigious training scholarship by the Hospitality Industry Trust (HIT) Scotland.The talented employees will undertake placements in establishments both at home and abroad. The scholarships include world-class training in one of the most prestigious hotel schools in the world - The Ecole Hotelière de Lausanne in Switzerland; a two-week structured training programme at the famous ‘seven-star’ Burj Al Arab property in Dubai; and management experience in renowned UK hotels.

HIT Scotland, the hospitality industry’s trust, encourages and develops emerging talent within Scotland’s hospitality industry by offering practical support through bursaries and work placements.

HIT Chief Executive, David Cochrane commented: “HIT Scotland offers outstanding training for the hospitality industry. I am very impressed with the high calibre of the employees at The Old Course Hotel and they fully deserve their scholarships.”

Debbie Taylor, Managing Director of the Old Course Hotel, added: “We aim to attract the best talent to the Old Course Hotel and are fully committed to encouraging our staff to reach the highest levels within the hospitality industry. I am delighted that so many members of my team will benefit from this excellent opportunity that HIT is offering. The Old Course Hotel and Scotland’s tourism industry can only stand to benefit from these world-class placements.”

About the Old Course Hotel

The Old Course Hotel, a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, has 144 spacious rooms, including 35 suites, and borders the 17th ‘Road Hole’ of the world famous Old Course in St Andrews, the Home of Golf. The hotel has spectacular views across the links courses to the sea, The Grampians and St Andrews.

Kohler Co. acquired the award-winning Old Course Hotel in October 2004 and has since completed a comprehensive investment programme, which includes new suites by star French designer Jacques Garcia and a brand-new, state-of-the-art conference wing. The Kohler Waters Spa opened in March 2006 and is a member of the prestigious Leading Spas. The recently designed 18-hole The Duke’s, St Andrews only heathland course, opened in summer 2006 and was transformed by American course architect Tim Liddy, protégé of Pete Dye, and one of the most talked-about influences in the modern game.

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