Vatel Bahrain has announced the renewal of its Memorandum of Understanding with InterContinental Bahrain, reaffirming the college’s commitment to offering students distinguished training opportunities that enhance their academic experience through practical engagement in real-world hospitality settings.
This collaboration provides students with first-hand exposure to professional environment that embody the highest international standards of excellence, service quality, and operational expertise within the hospitality industry.
The renewed partnership marks the continuation of a long-standing and fruitful strategic partnership between the two institutions. Over the years, this collaboration has enabled Vatel Bahrain students to apply their academic knowledge in advanced practical settings that employ global hospitality standards and practices and continues to play an instrumental role in equipping students with the skills and expertise needed to succeed in the international hospitality industry.
Commenting on the occasion, Sheikh Khaled bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, General Director of Vatel Bahrain, stated that the renewal of the partnership with InterContinental Bahrain aligns with the college’s vision to offer a comprehensive educational experience that integrates theoretical learning with practical application, and emphasized that on-the-job training at partner hotels forms an essential component in refining students’ professional capabilities.
Sheikh Khaled said: "Vatel Bahrain remains committed to securing high-level practical training placements for its students at leading hotels across the Kingdom, complementing the college’s rigorous academic programmes. This approach ensures that graduates acquire the hands-on experience required to meet the evolving needs of the global tourism and hospitality markets. It also reinforces the college’s role in bridging the skills gap and supplying the sector with qualified professionals, in line with Bahrain’s Tourism Strategy 2022–2026 and the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.
Mr. Mohammed Sanad, Hotel Manager at InterContinental Bahrain, expressed pride in continuing the collaboration with Vatel Bahrain, which plays a pivotal role in preparing young professionals for the hospitality industry and enhancing their capabilities.
"InterContinental Bahrain looks forward to welcoming additional Vatel students into its comprehensive training programmes, offering them meaningful experience within a dynamic, world-class hospitality environment. This collaboration will help deepen their practical understanding, enhance their professional competencies, and prepare them to take on future leadership roles in the global hospitality industry." said Mr. Sanad.
