Hospitality Project Management is a specialised programme offered by The British Academy For Training and Development as part of its Hospitality & Tourism Management Courses. This practical course equips participants with the knowledge and skills required to successfully manage hospitality projects from concept to completion. It covers every stage of hotel development, project planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, procurement, and stakeholder coordination while ensuring projects meet quality, time, and financial objectives.

Throughout the course, participants will explore proven project management techniques designed specifically for the hospitality industry. They will learn how to oversee renovations, new hotel openings, resort developments, and operational improvement initiatives while aligning projects with hospitality operations. By combining strategic planning with practical implementation, this programme enables professionals to deliver successful hospitality projects that enhance guest experiences and organisational performance.

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles of Hospitality Project Management within the hospitality industry.
• Plan and manage hotel and tourism projects from initiation to completion.
• Apply effective project planning methodologies to hospitality projects.
• Develop realistic project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation plans.
• Identify and manage project risks and operational challenges.
• Coordinate contractors, suppliers, consultants, and hospitality teams effectively.
• Understand the key stages of hotel development projects.
• Improve communication and stakeholder management throughout project lifecycles.
• Ensure hospitality projects comply with quality, safety, and operational standards.
• Align project outcomes with long-term business objectives and hospitality operations.

Target Audience

This course is suitable for:

• Hotel General Managers
• Hospitality Project Managers
• Hotel Owners and Investors
• Resort Managers
• Hospitality Operations Managers
• Facilities and Maintenance Managers
• Property Development Professionals
• Construction and Engineering Managers working in hospitality
• Tourism Development Professionals
• Entrepreneurs planning hospitality ventures
• Consultants in hospitality development
• Professionals seeking careers in hospitality project management

Module 1: Introduction to Hospitality Project Management

• Fundamentals of hospitality projects
• Project lifecycle
• Project management principles
• Hospitality industry applications

Module 2: Project Planning and Feasibility

• Defining project scope
• Feasibility studies
• Business case preparation
• Project planning techniques

Module 3: Hotel Development and Design Management

• Stages of hotel development
• Design coordination
• Site selection considerations
• Hospitality infrastructure planning

Module 4: Budgeting and Financial Management

• Cost estimation
• Budget preparation
• Financial monitoring
• Cost control strategies

Module 5: Project Scheduling and Resource Management

• Work breakdown structures
• Scheduling techniques
• Resource allocation
• Project monitoring tools

Module 6: Risk Management and Quality Assurance

• Risk identification
• Risk mitigation strategies
• Quality management systems
• Regulatory compliance

Module 7: Managing Hospitality Operations During Projects

• Operational continuity
• Renovation management
• Guest service considerations
• Cross-department coordination

Module 8: Leadership, Communication and Project Delivery

• Stakeholder management
• Team leadership
• Conflict resolution
• Project closure and evaluation