The Bournemouth Echo reports that a school dedicated to training in the skills necessary to develop a career in the hotel sector could be created in Bournemouth, subject to final plans being approved.
A site next to the Bournemouth International Centre has been identified for the hotel school which could create more than 200 jobs.
The project is aimed at creating a fully functioning four star hotel which would also serve as a hands-on teaching environment for foundation degree hospitality students.