Founded since 1975, the VTI is recognized both nationally by Mauritius Qualification Authority (MQA) ;MITD and Internationally by City and Guilds (C&G-UK), Institute of Commercial Management (ICM_UK), , Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality[CTH] UK ;ABE-UK Association of Business Executives etc; Athe-uk-Award for training and higher education -; ;aat -UK Association of accounting technicians