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Meliá Hotels International and Les Roches partner to attract and develop talent to lead the future of the hotel group
Meliá Hotels International, Spain’s leading hotel group with more than 400 hotels open or in development across over 40 countries – and recognised as Europe’s most sustainable hotel company – has reinforced its commitment to education and professionalisation through a strategic partnership with Les Roches. Ranked as the world’s second-best higher education institution in hospitality […] More
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Sommet Education partners with the World Economic Forum to strengthen global advocacy for the Future of the Hospitality sector
Sommet Education, global leader in hospitality, luxury and culinary arts education and training, has announced a strategic alliance with the World Economic Forum (WEF) designed to elevate global awareness, dialogue and knowledge exchange around one of the most pressing issues for the hospitality, travel, and tourism sector: the future of its workforce. Hospitality and tourism […] More
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École Ducasse takes its culinary mastery global with professional masterclasses
École Ducasse, an international benchmark in culinary and pastry arts education, has been supporting the talents of today and tomorrow in perfecting their craft since its creation. To share the very best of its pedagogy with professionals worldwide, École Ducasse is presenting its portfolio of masterclasses in response to the growing need for continuous training […] More
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Talking talent development models…with Benoît-Etienne Domenget, CEO of Sommet Education
Earlier this year, Sommet Education, a world leader in hospitality, luxury, and gastronomic education and training, announced the launch of its training solutions for businesses. Companies are now leveraging a suite of bespoke training and leadership development solutions powered by the world’s elite hospitality institutions – Glion Institute of Higher Education, Les Roches, École Ducasse, […] More
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Unlocking hospitality potential: Sommet Education Business Solutions revamps talent development models
The World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2024 estimates that by 2028 44% of core skills will need to change due to emerging technologies and market demands. A 2024 report from LinkedIn Learning found that 79% of professionals believe continuous learning is critical for career growth, up from 64% in 2020. A 2024 Sommet […] More
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Diversity in hospitality: how cultural inclusivity defines the industry
Once the preserve of the wealthy ‘jet set’, international travel is now accessible to an ever-growing proportion of the global population. This ‘democratisation’ of travel is evident if you visit any typical major hotel lobby. You’ll hear different languages spoken, witness different dress codes, and experience different cultural customs. That presents both a challenge and […] More
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The hotel business plan…and why it’s important
If you intend to own and operate a hotel, the one thing you must have in place is a solid, actionable and realistic business plan. Not only will this be useful to you when you want to attract investors and partners or when you need to obtain funding, it can be the perfect roadmap to […] More
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École Ducasse at the forefront of culinary trends with its professional continuing education programs for 2025
École Ducasse, a leading institution in the world of gastronomy and pastry arts, has reaffirmed its commitment to excellence with an innovative series of continuing professional education courses for 2025. These programs will be hosted at its two main campuses: the École Ducasse Paris Campus in Meudon near Paris, and the École Nationale Supérieure de […] More
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AI and sustainability to redefine tourism in 2025: Les Roches reveals five trends that will shape the future of the industry
Global tourism has continued its upward trajectory in 2024, breaking demand records worldwide. International tourism arrivals are expected to exceed 1.5 billion by the end of the year, driven by a strong recovery across all regions. Global tourism revenues are anticipated to surpass $2 trillion, reflecting the sector’s robust performance, according to projections based on […] More
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École Ducasse to open a new culinary and pastry school in Cairo, as Les Roches and Jetex announce partnership
École Ducasse, in collaboration with Reliance Egypt, has announced a strategic partnership to bring the prestigious institution to Cairo. An international network of schools founded by the world’s most Michelin-starred Chef, Alain Ducasse, École Ducasse is dedicated to training future generations of chefs in culinary and pastry arts. It runs three schools in France – […] More
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Sommet Education forges partnership with Mandarin Oriental to set the highest standards in hospitality talent development
Sommet Education, the world’s leader in hospitality education, has announced a long-term strategic collaboration with Mandarin Oriental, the award-winning owner and operator of some of the world’s most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences. This alliance is aimed at enhancing the hospitality industry’s talent pool through targeted educational and training initiatives as well as diversity-focused programmes. […] More
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Les Roches reaches prestigious Swiss Federal Accreditation
Les Roches Global Hospitality Education is thrilled to announce its official recognition by the Swiss Accreditation Council (SAC) as a University of Applied Sciences Institute. The prestigious accreditation highlights the institution’s commitment and ability to meet the world’s most demanding standards in education and further recognises its excellence in hospitality business management. This accreditation marks […] More















