Torrens University partners with Capella Sydney to provide competitive edge
Torrens University, renowned for its commitment to innovative education, and the award winning 5-star hotel Capella Sydney have joined forces in an unprecedented collaboration to provide students with new education and career pathways within the hotel industry.
18 July 2024 | Media Release
In a time when the hospitality industry demands fresh ideas and practical expertise, this groundbreaking partnership is poised to shape how graduates enter the hotel industry, by equipping them with essential real-world skills and experiential learning necessary for success.
The partnership will enable Torrens University students to gain placements and graduate roles across various departments at Capella Sydney, including Hotel Management, Marketing, Business, Hospitality and Events.
Darryn Melrose, Chief Marketing Officer and Industry Partnerships at Torrens University, expressed his delight at the opportunity for students to gain access to unparalleled real-world experiences and avenues for career advancement at Capella Sydney.
“At Torrens University, student experience means not only what our students learn – but how they get to apply in in the world.”
Partnership with Capella Sydney
“Our partnership with Capella Sydney exemplifies our commitment to ensuring that our graduates are leaders in their chosen fields.
“We are thrilled to partner with Capella Sydney, whose unwavering commitment to excellence in the craft of hospitality is evident in their investment in nurturing a new breed of professionals, equipped with the right skills, knowledge, and experience to thrive.
“This partnership paves the way for numerous opportunities in innovative industry collaboration and growth.” said Darryn.
Furthermore, Capella Sydney’s employees will have access to a multitude of educational opportunities, including upskilling courses, professional development workshops, and advanced degree programs offered by Torrens University.
Ken Cheng, Director of Human Resources at Capella Sydney commented on the partnership: ‘"Capella Sydney is delighted to collaborate with Torrens University to offer students and our existing colleagues unparalleled opportunities to refine their skills and gain invaluable real-world experience in our award-winning hotel.’’
“Our dedication to excellence in the craft of hospitality perfectly aligns with Torrens University's innovative educational approach, ensuring that graduates are exceptionally well-prepared to excel in their careers.”
As the hotel industry continues to evolve, Torrens University and Capella Sydney remain steadfast in their dedication to empowering individuals with the right skillset and experience for success in this dynamic field.
About Capella Sydney
For generations, the Department of Education building in Sydney’s Sandstone Precinct stood quietly, its golden facade forming an unassuming backdrop to the rhythm of the city. Reawakening as Capella Sydney in March 2023, the heritage-listed icon welcomed guests inside its walls for the very first time, setting a global benchmark for luxury accommodation, cuisine and cultural immersion. Embedding visitors in the beating heart of the city’s commercial, cultural and hospitality precinct, Capella Sydney also marks the first property under the Capella Hotels and Resorts constellation to open in Australia.
Balancing storied architectural features with a contemporary design aesthetic, Capella Sydney celebrates the Australian panorama through its interiors, location and experiences. 192 spacious guestrooms and suites and an unsurpassed wellness offering are anchored by three ground-level food and beverage outlets and a collection of bespoke function spaces. Original characteristics are celebrated throughout the hotel, with reimagined interiors unfurling to reveal commissioned and collected artworks, sophisticated furnishings and intriguing objets d’art– all within footsteps of the glistening harbour foreshore, the famed Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge.
In just a year since its grand opening, Capella Sydney has garnered an impressive array of accolades, including the HICAP (Hotel Investment Conference Asia Pacific) '2023 Reggie Shiu Development of the Year' award, the AHEAD Asia Awards 2023 for 'Hotel of the Year', 'Best Hotel Conversion', and 'Best Hotel Lobby', followed by its recent inclusion on AFAR's esteemed list of Best New Hotels of 2024 & inclusion on Travel & Leisure’s ‘’It List”. Adding to its accolades, the hotel was crowned Australia’s Best City Hotel at the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific in June 2024.
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