Campus History
The Tobago Hospitality and Tourism Institute is nestled in the tranquil hillsides of Mount Saint George, Blenheim, Tobago, just north of the picturesque Hillsborough Bay.
The sprawling and scenic campus sits on over ninety-nine (99) acres of land that once formed part of the Mount Saint George Estate and Sugar Works plantation. Historic ruins of the sugar factory’s mill, grinding machines, water wheels, storage basins and dam are located north of the Campus, a short trek down from the aptly named Top O’ the Mill Restaurant and Bar.
The Mount Saint George Estate & Sugar Works
The plantation and sugar factory began operation in the late nineteenth century, powered by the water supply of the adjacent East Hillsborough River. The factory complex transported sugar cane into the mill from the fields and transported the finished products out of the complex, to the seaport for export to other Caribbean islands and Europe. The first shipment of sugar left Tobagonian shores from the nearby bay, Granby Point.
Ruins of the Mill and the banks of the river add to the unique natural beauty of our campus. Imagine enjoying lunch from the Sugar Mill cafeteria while sitting next to relics of the original Sugar Mill factory! Or perhaps studying for finals with the sound of the East Hillsborough River burbling behind you.
Trinidad & Tobago Youth Camp
For decades, up until early 1997, the site was home to the Trinidad and Tobago Youth Camp – a trade school facility teaching young men skills in Carpentry, Plumbing, Masonry and Auto Mechanics. With tourism development on the rise however and Tobago poised to become one of the leading destinations of choice, this was to change. In mid 1997, the facilities were handed over to the newly formed Trinidad and Tobago Hospitality and Tourism Institute - Tobago Campus.
At that time, the only operational space available was the 2,000 ft² auditorium building, and this housed all administrative offices, as well as, day and evening classes.
The Campus Today
How things have changed! The campus now hosts over of 40,000 ft² of office and classroom space and provides a fully equipped Information Resource Centre, computer lab, wireless internet access, comfortable classrooms, conference facilities and a world-class production and training kitchen and restaurant facility.
The atmosphere around THTI is nothing short of heavenly. Local fruit trees spot the landscape. Benches face the grand Atlantic Ocean. The sun sets magnificently over the western hills while the Northern Range mountains of the big sister isle Trinidad, peek over the horizon. Rivers, historic ruins, a top-notch restaurant and kitchen, comfortable classes, ample parking and wireless internet access are among the amenities that make THTI a campus beyond comparison.
