Travel and Tourism Awards 2025 | 7 Many of the challenges the company faces stem from the view of the hospitality industry in the Gulf region, which has long been overlooked as a desirable career path. Neda herself explained: “It is still viewed as a niche career path and there remains gaps in awareness and understanding about the industry’s growth potential, financial stability, and the multitude of fulfilling career paths it can offer.” Striving to alter this mindset across the region, Vatel Bahrain aims to inspire the future of hospitality leadership by attracting discerning young people to its schools. As for how the company is working towards this goal, it is implementing a multifaceted approach and letting people see for themselves the types of diverse and rewarding career opportunities that can be found by pursuing a role in this space. Many of the success stories from its alumni can be seen on its website and social media, showing what is possible. The final point worth mentioning when it comes to altering perceptions of the local tourism industry are Vatel Bahrain’s open days, with these ventures made possible by its long-standing collaborations with some of the best luxury hotel chains in the region. Affording industry professionals the chance to engage with the local community – and vice versa – these events, “break down misconceptions, highlight the dynamic nature of the industry, and inspire the next generation of hospitality talent.” Guided by this steadfast commitment, Vatel Bahrain is incredibly excited to share with us a number of the key initiatives it has in the pipeline, with these covering the rest of 2025 and beyond. The most significant of these is the upcoming launch of its master’s programme, an initiative set to be rolled out at the start of the next academic year (September 2025). It is the aim of this postgraduate option to help individuals already working in the hospitality industry to specialise further in their chosen niche and learn leadership skills. Beyond this upcoming initiative, it is Vatel Bahrain’s goal to continue to expand its footprint, doubling down on the relationships it enjoys with renowned institutions in the tourism and educational spheres. Neda told us: “We plan to actively collaborate with other Vatel campuses around the world to host student interns in support of national education tourism goals. This will enable us to offer our students invaluable international exposure, cultural exchange opportunities, and access to a vast network of industry connections.” “Bahrain offers a truly unique learning environment, blending rich cultural heritage, world-class hospitality infrastructure, and a dynamic business landscape. Therefore, international students who come to Vatel Bahrain will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the local culture, establish connections with regional industry leaders, and gain valuable insights into the thriving tourism sector of the Gulf region.” Ultimately, with one foot firmly planted in hospitality trends in the Gulf and the other in the knowledge and expertise it takes to succeed in the realm of tourism management on a global scale, Vatel Bahrain is setting the standard for international hospitality education in Bahrain. Be it the graduate career placements, engaging work experience opportunities, or insightful lessons available here, everything is of the highest calibre. This makes the company fitting of not only this award, but also a place amongst Vatel Group’s finest. Contact: Neda Ali Company: Vatel Bahrain Web Address: https://www.vatel.bh/
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