Welcome To The Western Hospitality Institute

" Where Service in Hospitality & Tourism Education is our #1 Priority"

Brief History Western Hospitality Institute was established in September 1988 as an important link in Montego Bay and its environs.  It is currently one of the city's largest and most dynamic hospitality, tourism, culinary and business institutions.

Although WHI is one of the youngest post secondary and culinary institution in Jamaica, it has deep roots in the tourism community has tapped into the business sector.

A First for Jamaica WHI boast the only UCJ accredited Associate Degree in Culinary Chef Management and the only UCJ accredited  BSc in Hospitality & Tourism Management to date January 2009.

 

Accreditation / Registration

Western Hospitality Institute (WHI) President & CEO is seen here receiving the Certificate of Registration from the University Council of Jamaica (UCJ). Making the presentation to the President and CEO of WHI, Mr. Cecil Cornwall is Dr. Ethyl London - Executive Director for the University Council of Jamaica, next to her is The Most Honorable Maxine Henry Wilson, Minister of Education and Culture and WHI Board chairman Dr. Nadine Scott.

Accreditation of Programs

Western Hospitality Institute is a registered tertiary institution with several programs accredited by the University Council of Jamaica. The institution offers Certificates, Diplomas, Associate and a Bachelor Degree.

WHI Bachelor's in Hospitality & Tourism Management & Associate of Science Degrees  in specific areas are accredited by the national accrediting agency of Jamaica " The University Council of Jamaica ( UCJ) ". The WHI BSc program is different from all other Bachelor Degrees in Hospitality & Tourism delivered locally. This program affords our students the opportunity to pursue a professional development arm of the program in Canada where they are immerse in the language of French as a Second Language, The diversification of cultures, international class room setting and first world facilities and tours which includes winery, attractions ect. and the second semester the students have the ability to travel to China to immerse in Chinese language, culture cuisine and attractions.

Accreditation Body

The University Council of Jamaica is a statuary organization set up by the government of Jamaica, to register and accredit all tertiary institutions and programs seeking to have their programs evaluated for quality assurance in the field of education. this body is internationally recognized.

Campus Directors

Montego Bay (Main Campus) - Mr. Paul Ruddy Allen
Virtual campus / Outreach  - Mr. Eladio Vassell
International campus -  Mr. Omar Smith
Director of Quality  - Ms. Ann Russell

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