Travel & Tourism Awards 2024 | 15 mission to become a leading international hospitality management education institution, renowned for preparing students for successful careers in the global hospitality industry. In 2018, Vatel opened a school in Bahrain licensed by the Higher Education Council. Graduates of Vatel Bahrain gain a minimum of two years work experience during their studies to prepare them for their future careers. The school offers its students opportunities to participate in world-class events such as the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix, the Bahrain International Airshow, and Jewellery Arabia. In these events, students work across a wide range of roles including catering, VIP relations, guest relations and many more. These opportunities provide learners with valuable experience in the field and improve graduate employability. Eman Haider, Director of Studies at Vatel Bahrain, says, “Vatel Bahrain is proud to announce a stellar achievement with a 100% internship placement rate. Our dedication to providing meaningful internship opportunities across all years of study, locally and internationally. The placements covered multiple pathways and job roles in operational and managerial positions. Through this internship placement mechanism, the international exposure extended to prestigious locations such as France, Zanzibar, Mauritius, Maldives, the UAE, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The successful placement of our students both locally and abroad underscores Vatel Bahrain's commitment to shaping well-rounded, globally competitive professionals in the hospitality field.” Vatel Bahrain has experienced various challenges including a lack of local awareness of the hospitality industry and low student admission numbers. In response, the school has developed targeted marketing campaigns, events, and workshops to raise awareness of the opportunities available within the hospitality sector. By forging strategic partnerships with local hotels, restaurants, and businesses, Vatel Bahrain has also collaborated on joint initiatives and internship programs to highlight the benefits and career prospects that the industry has to offer. Vatel Bahrain has organised networking events and industry forums to help students create valuable connections with potential employers. Vatel Bahrain is also committed to investing in its admission counselling services to provide advice and guidance to prospective students and their families. By increasing industry awareness and working to increase admission numbers, Vatel has transformed challenges into opportunities for growth and enhanced communities’ perception of the hospitality industry. Eman Haider shares, “Vatel boasts a rich history of success stories, where our students consistently exhibit excellence throughout their internships, garnering recognition, and commendation from their host four and fivestar hotels and properties. The tangible outcomes of their outstanding performance are evident in the myriad job opportunities they receive, with many securing permanent roles or extended internship agreements. This exceptional success serves as proof of the effectiveness and high quality of our internship program, highlighting the substantial contributions our students make to the dynamic hospitality industry.” Moving forward, Vatel Bahrain will begin laying the groundwork for offering an MBA programme in International Hotel Management, for students who wish to continue their studies beyond Bachelor’s level. Additionally, the school aims to develop more strong relationships with partners and shareholders to evolve its current offerings and address local and regional market needs. The first Vatel school was established in France to offer theoretical courses and practical learning to develop learners’ knowledge and skills in hospitality management. Its successful school model has since been implemented in schools across the world to prepare students for prosperous careers in the global hospitality industry. With its holistic approach to education, Vatel strives to enrich students’ practical skills and provide them with industry-specific competencies. Vatel Bahrain embodies the group’s vision by offering its students lucrative opportunities to gain hands-on experience in real-world luxury hospitality settings. Recognised in this year’s Travel and Tourism Awards, Vatel Bahrain remains steadfast in its commitment to preparing graduates to seamlessly join the workforce and improve customer experience in the hospitality sector. We cannot wait to see how Vatel Bahrain will continue to evolve its training and courses to enhance the future of the hospitality industry. Contact: [email protected] Company: Vatel Bahrain Web Address: https://www.vatel.bh/
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