Manama: Vatel Bahrain has welcomed a new group of international students, including 12 from Vatel's branch in Cameroon and one from Trkiye's branch. These students have been selected to undergo a six-month hands-on training programme at several of the Kingdom of Bahrain's most prestigious hotels. This initiative follows the successful placement of a previous cohort from Vatel Cameroon, who completed their international training programme in Bahrain last year.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the students will embark on an immersive, experiential training programme designed to familiarise them with the highest standards of excellence in the hospitality and tourism sectors. Their internships will take place at three of Bahrain's most esteemed hotels: Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain, Hilton Garden Inn Bahrain Bay, and Fraser Suites Diplomatic Area.
These prestigious hotels will provide the students with direct exposure to sophisticated operational environments, enabling them to develop advanced practical competencies and gain valuable international insights, key assets for thriving in today's highly competitive global hospitality landscape.
Shaikh Khaled bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, General Director of Vatel Bahrain, emphasised that this programme underscores Vatel Bahrain's growing reputation as a gateway for hospitality students from around the world to gain direct exposure to the dynamics of a thriving global-standard hospitality industry.
Shaikh Khaled bin Khalifa underscored that the performance of Vatel Douala, Cameroon students reflects Bahrain's capability in providing a world-class training environment, reinforcing Vatel Bahrain's readiness to expand such initiatives. He noted that Vatel Bahrain has effectively hosted and collaborated with other Vatel campuses worldwide to develop future leaders in hospitality.
He added that the initiative aligns with Bahrain's Vision 2030, which prioritises human capital development and supports the growth of the Kingdom's educational tourism sector. Vatel Bahrain remains committed to strengthening its global partnerships to attract a more diverse body of international students in the coming years.