Is the Higher Diploma in Hospitality Quality Systems recognised by UK and international hospitality bodies?

The Higher Diploma in Hospitality Quality Systems is aligned with recognised UK and international hospitality standards, including reference points from the Institute of Travel and Tourism, giving graduates of the Higher Diploma in Hospitality Quality Systems a credible sector-referenced qualification.

What are the entry requirements for the Higher Diploma in Hospitality Quality Systems?

Applicants to the Higher Diploma in Hospitality Quality Systems typically need a completed advanced diploma or equivalent level 5 hospitality qualification, plus the English proficiency and reference requirements described in the Higher Diploma in Hospitality Quality Systems entry section on this page.

What does the Higher Diploma in Hospitality Quality Systems cost and is funding available?

LSILHHM confirms current tuition and any available payment plans for the Higher Diploma in Hospitality Quality Systems on enquiry. Contact the admissions team for the latest tuition schedule and funding options for the Higher Diploma in Hospitality Quality Systems.

Higher Diploma in Hospitality Quality Systems | LSILHHM | Harold International College of London

Course Overview

The Higher Diploma in Hospitality Quality Systems is a Higher Diploma (UK Level 5+ articulation) programme from the London School of International Luxury Hospitality & Hotel Management, a specialist division of Harold International College of London. It runs over 15 to 18 months of industry-facing study and is written against the standards recognised by the Institute of Travel and Tourism, ABTA, the International Air Transport Association and the Civil Aviation Authority. The syllabus keeps its destination management focus throughout, and applied content is drawn from UK inbound and outbound tour operators, London-based travel agencies, full-service carriers and regional airports.

By the close of the Higher Diploma in Hospitality Quality Systems, you will be able to discuss destination management and ground handling with sector-appropriate vocabulary, evidence structured study on your CV and interview record, and move confidently into the next stage of your department-head hospitality journey. The programme is anchored to the Institute of Travel and Tourism, ABTA, the International Air Transport Association and the Civil Aviation Authority, so what you learn stays connected to how the sector actually recruits and promotes.

Key Features

Study runs over 15 to 18 months of industry-facing study, with flexible online and on-campus routes designed for UK and international applicants working in customer-facing roles.
Curriculum benchmarked against Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) standards, with references to Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) guidance on destination management and adjacent practice.
Applied case content drawn from UK inbound and outbound tour operators, London-based travel agencies, full-service carriers and regional airports, with concrete reference across ground handling and ground handling.
Assessment mix of coursework, scenario tasks, service audits and reflective practice tuned to department-head-level candidates rather than lecture-and-exam recall.
Direct articulation into the next LSILHHM level, keeping your London-recognised study path open from Certificate through to Bachelor and Master routes.
Dedicated LSILHHM careers support covering CV writing, LinkedIn review, interview coaching and structured introductions to luxury hospitality employers.
Written by former luxury hotel general managers, resort operations directors and hospitality consultants so the material reflects how the sector actually runs.

What You Will Learn

Oversee rooms division or F&B operations across a full property, applied to the specific destination management focus of the Higher Diploma in Hospitality Quality Systems.
Build annual departmental budgets with commentary on payroll and cost of sales, applied to the specific destination management focus of the Higher Diploma in Hospitality Quality Systems.
Lead operational audits and close out findings across multiple departments, applied to the specific destination management focus of the Higher Diploma in Hospitality Quality Systems.
Manage supplier and vendor relationships against service level agreements, applied to the specific destination management focus of the Higher Diploma in Hospitality Quality Systems.
Run resort or hotel opening playbooks and new-property launch checklists, applied to the specific destination management focus of the Higher Diploma in Hospitality Quality Systems.
Shape department-level standard operating procedures, applied to the specific destination management focus of the Higher Diploma in Hospitality Quality Systems.
Run a department as duty manager during high-pressure shifts, applied to the specific destination management focus of the Higher Diploma in Hospitality Quality Systems.

Who This Course Is For

Resort and boutique property professionals seeking a structured articulation to a Bachelor degree
Advanced Diploma holders progressing into duty manager and department-head roles at five-star and boutique properties
Supervisors with three or more years of experience formalising their career track before moving into general management
International applicants preparing for senior operational roles in luxury hospitality across mature and emerging luxury markets
Career-changing professionals moving into executive-track hospitality positions from finance, marketing, HR or wider service industries

Career Pathways

Ticketing & Reservations Manager
Tourism Manager
Airport Passenger Services Manager
Airline Customer Experience Manager
Airline Operations Manager
Destination Marketing Manager
Aviation Safety Officer

The LSILHHM careers service supports every student on the Higher Diploma in Hospitality Quality Systems with CV, LinkedIn and interview coaching, plus warm introductions to luxury hotel groups, boutique operators, resort brands and premium travel employers hiring across UK inbound and outbound tour operators, London-based travel agencies, full-service carriers and regional airports.

Entry Requirements

A completed Advanced Diploma or equivalent Level 5 hospitality qualification
Alternatively, 3+ years of supervisory hotel, resort or luxury service experience with a portfolio statement
IELTS 6.0 or equivalent English proficiency for international applicants
A short statement of interest referencing your intended focus in destination management or a related area covered by the Higher Diploma in Hospitality Quality Systems.
Interview with the LSILHHM admissions team

Why Study at LSILHHM

LSILHHM is the London School of International Luxury Hospitality & Hotel Management — a specialist division of Harold International College of London focused on the operational, service and strategic disciplines that run five-star hotels, luxury resorts, boutique properties, luxury travel and premium tourism experiences worldwide.

Students on every LSILHHM route are supported by dedicated career services covering CV, LinkedIn, interview coaching and structured introductions to leading UK and international luxury hotel groups, resort operators, luxury travel companies, aviation employers and hospitality consultancies.

Apply for Higher Diploma in Hospitality Quality Systems

Applications for the Higher Diploma in Hospitality Quality Systems are reviewed on a rolling basis by the LSILHHM admissions team. Submit your statement, references and English proficiency evidence to complete your operational-to-managerial articulation with lsilhhm. Places on the Higher Diploma in Hospitality Quality Systems are limited across each intake to preserve tutor contact time, so early application is advised. Admissions staff can walk you through how the Higher Diploma in Hospitality Quality Systems maps to your current experience and your intended next role. Enrol Now.