The IMI Certificate, Diploma and Higher Diploma are recognized by the Manchester Metropolitan University, one of the largest and most prestigious universities in UK. Manchester Metropolitan University validates and awards IMI's BA Degree with Honors. All these courses are taught in Switzerland and subject to the most rigorous quality standards in Europe .

The IMI BA Degree with Honors, the Post Graduate Diploma, and the MBA are officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Swiss Canton of Nidwalden.

The IMI BA (Hons) Degree is validated and awarded by the Manchester Metropolitan University (UK). The IMI Certificate, Diploma and Higher Diploma are recognized by Manchester Metropolitan University (UK).

The ITIS MBA is recognized by the Education Department of the Swiss Canton Nidwalden.

Like all other Swiss hotel schools, IMI is an independent educational institution, registered in the Canton of Lucerne. Furthermore, IMI & ITIS and its staff are members of the following organizations.

• VSP : Federation of Swiss Private Schools
• LT : Lucerne Tourism
• WAHTT : World Association for Hospitality and Tourism Training
• ST : Swiss Tourism
• SHA : Swiss Hotel Association
• CHRIE : Council for Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education
• AEHT : European Association of Hotel and Tourism Schools
• EUHOFA : European Association of Hotel School Directors
• IH & RA : International Hotel and Restaurant Association
• HCIMA : Hotel and Catering International Management Association
• EURHODIP : European Association of Hotel School Diplomas
• Ministry of University Affairs in Thailand has recognized the BA Degree awarded by IMI
• EDUQUA : SGS (Society General Surveillance Ltd.)
• ISO 9001(2000) : International Organization for Standardization