Newmarket International and Indiana University Partner to bring Delphi to the Classroom
Portsmouth, NH – December 3, 2009 – The Indiana University Department of Tourism, Conventions and Event Management, on the campus of Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) and Newmarket International, Inc., the leading provider of sales and catering solutions for the global hospitality industry today announced a partnership to bring Delphi to the campus of IUPUI.
The hospitality industry is constantly searching for qualified candidates who have the knowledge and experience to start booking business on day one. By adding Delphi training to the Department of Tourism, Conventions and Event Management program, students will be better prepared to secure employment and compete in today’s market place.
Students will receive the same Delphi sales and catering software training that leading hotel brands use to train their teams. Students will leverage Newmarket’s eLearning courses to learn about Delphi through a combination of real-world scenarios, demonstration videos, try it exercises, and quiz questions.
“The Lodging Operations students are enthusiastic about the opportunity to learn Delphi,” described Susie Benko, Lecturer, Indiana University. “Having shown them job postings that state, “Experience with the Delphi sales and catering a plus” helped them realize this is an important resume builder. It is great to teach skills that will give them a competitive edge in the competitive workplace.”
“Newmarket’s eLearning courses provide a rare opportunity for students to gain industry experience without leaving the classroom,” states Sean O’Neill, Chairman and CEO, Newmarket International, Inc. “We are excited to have IUPUI join the Delphi in the Classroom program and provide these students with a competitive edge.”
About Newmarket International
Newmarket International, Inc. (www.newmarketinc.com) is the leader in delivering sales, group catering and event software solutions to the global hospitality and entertainment industries. Newmarket International’s suite of business solutions can be found in hotels, casinos, restaurants, visitor bureaus, stadiums, meeting arenas and convention centers throughout the world. Newmarket International has over 19,000 installations in 154 countries. Newmarket International is headquartered in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, with primary international offices in London, Shanghai and Singapore.
Newmarket and Delphi are registered trademarks of Newmarket International, Inc.
About Indiana University Purdue University, Department of Tourism, Conventions, and Event Management, on the campus of Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI)
The graduates of the four year Indiana University, Department of Tourism, Conventions and Event Management, on the IUPUI campus, are qualified to be employed in different segments of the tourism industry: research, destination development, adventure travel, festivals, events, travel management, entertainment, attractions, transportation, and hotel management, to name a few. In addition to traditional classroom instruction, the students engage in service and experiential learning. These real work experiences provide the students with hands on opportunities that better prepare them for the workforce.
Contact:
Cassie Heppner
Newmarket International
cheppner@newmarketinc.com
603.437.6499