The first International Academy of advanced training in hospitality and tourism for the professionals of the future.
The first Italo-Swiss Academy of Advanced Education in the field of Hospitality and Tourism.
Hospitality Innovation Academy is a training program developed in partnership with Hotel Institute Montreux, designed to provide the technical skills needed to become leaders in the hospitality and tourism sectors, with a particular focus on innovation processes and human capital relations.
We aim to be an incubator of talent, a laboratory of innovation, and a center of excellence.
Students will be immersed in a stimulating and multicultural environment where they will not only learn theoretical concepts but also gain hands-on experience through direct involvement in the daily operations of a prestigious boutique hotel like WorldHotels Crafted Mulino di Firenze 4S.
Our mission is to train a new generation of leaders in the hospitality industry by equipping them with the technical, managerial, and interpersonal skills needed to face the challenges of the global market.
We collaborate with top industry professionals, both Italian and international, to offer a cutting-edge academic program aligned with the latest trends and developments in the hospitality sector.
We are committed to promoting sustainability and social responsibility by encouraging eco-friendly practices and raising student awareness of the importance of preserving environmental and cultural resources.
Giancarlo Carniani
Choosing HIA
Choosing HIA means investing in your future: a future filled with opportunities in the tourism and hospitality sector, which is expected to grow steadily in the coming years due to the constant demand for highly trained, skilled professionals.
The hospitality industry is currently experiencing a significant revival and shows a strong need for qualified and readily available personnel.
97%
97% of our students are employed in positions of responsibility upon graduation at the end of the third year.
1 in 5
In the job market over the next ten years, 1 in 5 workers will be employed in the tourism and hospitality sector.
10
Graduates with an advanced academic diploma in hospitality can work in at least 10 different industries: hospitality, food & beverage, airlines, digital tourism and online platforms, human resources, finance-related companies, major luxury brands, event planning, destination promotion, and international institutions.
3 HIA Academic Programs
Choose your future in Hospitality:
annual, two-year, or international programs with internships and job placement
Accessibility to Study
Honor Loans and Scholarships
To facilitate access to HIA, the Academy offers scholarships to the most deserving students; the final high school diploma grade, along with the ISEE (economic situation indicator) and entrance test results, allow for the application. Additionally, during the orientation process, students will be informed about the possibility to finance the Academy tuition through an Honor Loan provided by banks affiliated with Iccrea.
Our Campus
Student Campus | WorldHotels Crafted Mulino di Firenze 4S
The academic activities of the first two years at HIA take place at the Student Campus | WorldHotels Crafted Mulino di Firenze 4S, located at Via Villamagna, 119 in Florence. Being immersed in an operational environment allows students to develop a deep understanding of hospitality dynamics and processes. They learn not only through theory but also through direct observation and active participation in hotel operations.
Matteo Casarola
Student
"In my vision, I’d like to become someone who gave everything in pursuit of perfection. I want to be a good person with ambitious dreams, someone who doesn’t stop at the comfort of early success."
Giulia Memis
Student
"I love working on people’s perceptions, trying to convey something meaningful and tailored to them, based on who I have in front of me. I want to evoke emotion through my personal mark in the world of hospitality."
HIA Students
Nicole Bacigalupo
Student
"Thanks to HIA, I’ve learned how to seize opportunities, to recognize and pursue them — and at the same time, to spot the ones that only seem like opportunities but don’t truly align with my goals."
Omar Zago
Student
"I’m proud of the journey I’m taking with HIA and of the experiences I’ve had so far, because they’ve helped me grow and overcome the fear of stepping out of my comfort zone."
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Book an orientation call with the HIA coordinator
Contact us for more details about HIA’s training programs. Our coordinator will answer your questions and support you during the academic orientation phase.