About Innkeeper Academy

Education with purpose

We are a hospitality and tourism training school in Chemin Grenier, in the south of Mauritius, registered with the Mauritius Qualifications Authority since February 2025.

Our story

Innkeeper Academy was founded by Mr Goolbar Hamza. Thirty years ago he and his wife started Les Joyeux Dauphins, a pre-primary school that is still running today. Innkeeper Academy brings the same commitment to young people into tourism and hospitality.

Thirty years ago
Mr Hamza and his wife open Les Joyeux Dauphins, a pre-primary school in Mauritius that is still running today.
February 2025
The MQA registers Innkeeper Tourism and Hospitality Ltd as a training institution (MQA-TI-2024-288). Our first approvals are short courses for people already in work: inventory, grooming, health and safety, and workplace leadership.
October 2026
The MQA provisionally accredits our first full-time course, the Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism.

Mr Goolbar Hamza

CEO & Founder

Mr Hamza is an entrepreneur who has spent his life on education. He believes that investing in young people is investing in the future of the country.

Thirty years ago he and his wife founded Les Joyeux Dauphins, a pre-primary school built on care, commitment and good teaching. It is still running today, and the little ones who started there have grown up to become pilots, engineers and doctors.

With Innkeeper Academy he is taking that work into tourism and hospitality. His aim is not only to provide qualifications, but to help young people find their talents, build confidence and prepare for a real career.

“Education is the greatest investment we can make in our youth, because an educated generation is the foundation of a prosperous nation.”

A message from our Manager

Welcome to your new academic family

Kapildev BaboolallManager, Innkeeper Academy

Dear Students,

On behalf of the entire team at Innkeeper Academy, it gives me immense pleasure and pride to welcome our Indian and international students to the Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism.

Choosing to study abroad is an important step in your academic and professional journey. As an MQA-registered training institution, we are dedicated to quality education, practical training and a supportive learning environment that prepares you for the global hospitality and tourism industry.

As the Manager of Innkeeper Academy, and as a teacher with many years of experience working with Indian students, I understand the aspirations and challenges of coming to study in another country. Our team will be here to guide, assist and support you throughout your studies.

To our Indian students, I extend a particularly warm welcome. To all our international students, wherever you come from, you are equally welcome. Mauritius is a welcoming, multicultural and peaceful country, and we encourage you to experience its culture, build friendships and grow in confidence.

I would like to assure every student and every parent that your success is our success. Dream big, work hard, respect one another and make the most of every opportunity that comes your way.

With my very best wishes,

Kapildev BaboolallManager
Innkeeper Academy

Mr Nitin Collappen

Academic Director · FCCA, MBA

Mr Nitin Collappen is a highly qualified finance and corporate services professional, holding the Fellow Chartered Certified Accountant (FCCA) designation and a Master of Business Administration (MBA).

He currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of StraFin Corporate Services Ltd in Mauritius. He also has a professional association with the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI), United Kingdom.

Drawing on his academic qualifications, corporate leadership experience and professional expertise, Mr Collappen brings valuable management insight and strategic perspective to Innkeeper Academy.

As Academic Director, he supports the Academy’s academic vision, promotes high standards of teaching and learning, and contributes to the development of capable, confident and industry-ready graduates for the hospitality and tourism sector.

His commitment to professionalism, quality and continuous development supports Innkeeper Academy’s mission to prepare students for opportunities in the global hospitality and tourism industry.

Vision, mission and values

Our vision

Young people who have found their talents and confidence, ready for meaningful careers in tourism and hospitality.

Our mission

To combine good teaching, practical learning and real workplace experience, so our students graduate with a qualification and the professional attitude employers expect.

Our values

Professionalism
Punctuality
Discipline
Respect
Integrity

“We expect our students to demonstrate professionalism, punctuality, discipline, respect, integrity and a positive attitude towards learning.”

Nitin Collappen, Academic Director

Learning must lead to professional competence

That is the principle our Academic Director, Mr Nitin Collappen, sets for every course we teach.

Practical learning

Modules mix theory with practical work, and the diploma includes an internship with a host business. You learn the job by doing it.

Student support

International students get guidance on the student permit, accommodation arranged or facilitated on request, airport pickup and an orientation programme on arrival.

Professional development

Communication skills and cultural etiquette are full modules of the diploma, and we expect professional grooming and conduct from the first day.

Le Morne Brabant seen across the lagoon, Mauritius

Welcome to Mauritius

A word for our international students

“To our international students, we extend a particularly warm welcome to Mauritius.”

Mr Goolbar Hamza, CEO & Founder

Applying from India? Call or WhatsApp us on +91 85291 00004.

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