Argyle Academy: Benefits students and contributes to hotel development.

Argyle Academy aims to implement a culture of excellence in hotel management and provide qualified hotel professionals in co-operation with Chinese Colleges; this will also benefit employees with their increased knowledge of global hotels.

On the 20th November 2013, Argyle Academy, Bohai University was established. Mr. Kevin Zhang, CEO of Argyle Hotel Group (China) was appointed as a visiting Professor and honorary President of the Institute of Tourism Studies at Bohai University.
In 2014, Argyle Academy signed two agreements with colleges in Guizhou province, the Academy's are called Argyle Academy, Zuiyi and Argyle Academy, Shuigang.

From December 2013, senior management from Argyle Hotel Group started lecturing in subjects that include Cross-Cultural Communication, Hotel Financial Systems and Hotel Sales System and Operations.

Argyle Hotel Group has been in co-operation with different Universities and Colleges in setting up Argyle Academy. This co-operation will be mutually beneficial to all parties involved as it meets the urgent needs of hotel vocational education in China’s rapidly developing second and third cities.

AHG Training Courses
Argyle Hotel Group has many training courses for its member hotels including various aspects of hotel management which will develop the staff’s professionalism and improve the hotel service. AHG's training department can also develop tailored courses to meet a hotel’s particular needs.


 
AHG Training Courses

Training Course	Outcome
Hotel’s Development	Develop the staff’s professionalism & understanding
Grooming & Hygiene Training	Show's AHG standards and the projection of a professional image
Telephone Etiquette Training	Develop professional telephone skills
Basic Etiquette and Work Etiquette Training	Promote hotel service and develop the perfect image of AHG employees to the AHG standard
Attitude Awareness	Promote a positive attitude towards work
Communication Training	Communicate effectively, efficiently & professionally
Teamwork Training	Establish a great team environment
Front Office Training	Professional reception services
Porter Service	Make all visitors feel welcome
Housekeeping Basic Training	Provide excellent housekeeping services
Breakfast Training	Present “first class” service
Dining Etiquette	Professional dining service
AHG F&B Sales Skills Training	Increase guests comfort levels
Hygiene Management	Provide a healthy place for guests in keeping with AHG standards
Event Security	Hold an event successfully & professionally
Safety and Security Management	How to provide a Safe & Secure place for guests as well as ensuring all OHS issues are compliant & met