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Set to open in September 2024, the academy will be managed by hospitality and leisure higher education institution Les Roches
Abu Dhabi, Nov 24, 2023: The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced the launch of a hospitality education academy in September 2024.
The academy in Abu Dhabi will be managed and guided by Les Roches, a hospitality and leisure higher education institution, with the objective of providing hospitality skills and academic knowledge to nurture homegrown talent in the UAE and in the region.
With a vision to elevate the hospitality sector, Les Roches Global Hospitality’s first campus in the UAE will welcome its first students next year.
Founded in 1954 in Switzerland, Les Roches ranks fourth in the world’s higher education institutions for hospitality and leisure management (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2023).
The hospitality education academy will be defined by its objective to attract Emiratis and regional talent to the industry, offering them education and ensuring their seamless transition into key roles and leadership positions within the sector.
Providing top-tier education, the academy will differentiate itself through a bespoke Emirati approach, practices and values of authentic traditions that will be brought to the forefront in its curriculum. . The programme and methodology aim to future-proof the UAE hospitality sector by cultivating local talent with high-quality education and skills needed for the industry’s future.
Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of DCT Abu Dhabi says, “The new academy will play a key role in ensuring the long-term sustainable growth of the hospitality industry, propelling future generations with a keen interest to reach their full potential. Celebrating Emirati hospitality, the academy will add to our diverse ecosystem that empowers local talent and will continue to contribute to Abu Dhabi’s growth as a dynamic and sustainable hub for tourism and culture.”
With a focus on hospitality excellence, innovation and cultural exchange, the academy is set to provide a comprehensive educational spectrum that welcomes talent from all around the world. It will feature a Bachelor’s degree and two Master’s degrees, combining hospitality education programmes with specialised Emirati-centric courses to deliver tailored training to students. Additionally, the curriculum includes a range of hospitality-related and practical skills certifications across areas such as hotel operations, travel, tourism, transport and entrepreneurship.
