TISOH Appointed Denise Collins as Development Strategist
The Nevada-based hospitality institution announced the executive hire to connect local employers with training.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Hospitality
Local hospitality employers and industry leaders now have a new point of contact for customized education initiatives at The International School of Hospitality. The accredited institution named Denise Collins as its new business development strategist to align professional development programs with specific business goals.
Why it matters
As the resort economy continues to demand high-level service standards, this hire aims to bridge the gap between traditional classroom instruction and the specialized training needs of Las Vegas companies. Collins will facilitate these connections across the valley's diverse hospitality sectors.
Denise Collins joins the institution with more than 20 years of hospitality executive experience. The school continues to offer its Certified Professional in Guest Experience certification, which spans 3 hours of coursework.
The players
Denise Collins
The new business development strategist for The International School of Hospitality who serves on the board of the Las Vegas Hospitality Association.
The International School of Hospitality
An accredited Nevada-based institution that provides online and classroom-based hospitality professional development.
Las Vegas Hospitality Association
A local industry organization where Denise Collins serves on the board of directors.
The details
In her new role, Collins will partner directly with local associations and industry leaders to expand the use of the school's online and classroom-based programs. These include the Certified Professional in Guest Experience and Relationship Selling tracks, alongside the CLIMB Professional Development library. She serves on the board of directors for the Las Vegas Hospitality Association and will focus on delivering customized education solutions to regional employers.
Timeline
October 1, 2026: The International School of Hospitality officially named Denise Collins to the role.
Beyond the Strip
This move follows a recurring trend of local hospitality institutions expanding the reach of the CLIMB Professional Development library to meet the valley's labor demands. The appointment signals a deeper push to integrate specialized training into the workflows of the local resort corridor.
Local employers looking to upskill their teams can now work with Collins to build custom education tracks for their staff. Companies can reach out to the school to evaluate how existing certifications may fit their internal training requirements.
The takeaway
The addition of a veteran executive to this role marks a focus on strengthening the pipeline between classroom education and resort operations. Interested industry partners should monitor the institution’s upcoming professional development offerings for new collaborative initiatives.
Further reading
For broader trends in industry training and education, see our latest coverage on Hospitality.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Nevada Business Magazine.
