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Induction Day for Academic Year 2024-2025

Vatel Bahrain, in collaboration with the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay, has announced hosting an upcoming open day titled 'Explore, Experience, Engage'.

In Partnership with Gulf Hotel, Vatel Honors Students for Their Exceptional Participation in Formula 1 Events

The General Director of Vatel Bahrain, Shaikh Khaled bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, underscores the urgency for prospective students interested in joining the college for the academic year 2024-2025.

Vatel Bahrain, in collaboration with the Hilton Garden Inn, has announced hosting an upcoming open day titled 'Explore, Experience, Engage'.

Vatel Hospitality & Tourism Business School continues its academic achievements, maintaining 1st place in France and 13th worldwide this year in the QS World University Ranking by subject in Hospitality & Leisure Management 2024.

The General Director of Vatel Bahrain, Shaikh Khaled bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, announced the continuation of registration for the academic year 2024-2025

A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed between Vatel Bahrain and Al Areen Hospitality, aimed at providing enhanced training opportunities for students and strengthening cooperation in the hospitality, tourism, and hotel sectors.

Vatel Hotel & Tourism Business School in Bahrain was honoured with the “Job Placement” award for its highest employment rate during the prestigious Global Higher Education Exhibition (GHEDEX 2024).

Vatel Hotel & Tourism Business School recently celebrated its annual Ghabqa, marking the holy month of Ramadan with an inclusive event for its students, including exchange students from EKLYA School of Business in Lyon, France.

Vatel Hotel & Tourism Business School recently hosted its annual Ramadan Ghabqa, an esteemed gathering aimed at fostering unity and cohesion among its community.

Vatel Hotel & Tourism Business School is proud to announce its participation in the Kingdom of Bahrain's Sports Day, on the 22nd of February, with a series of engaging sporting activities.

Vatel Hotel and Tourism Business School Bahrain has entered into a pivotal partnership with EKLYA School of Business, France, by signing a memorandum of understanding at the EKLYA headquarters in Lyon.

“Vatel made me more open-minded and allowed me to meet people who contributed to making me who I am today.”


Aurélie Ponce - Operations manager for the Cheval Blanc Paris Hotel / 2006 Alumnus

Vatel Hotel and Tourism Business School in Bahrain marks the commencement of admissions for the academic year 2024-2025, a gateway to guaranteed employment in the dynamic field of international hotel management.

In partnership with "Fact" magazine, Vatel Hotel & Tourism Business School proudly acknowledged and honored 18 students for their outstanding contributions to the successful organization of the "Fact Dining Awards Bahrain 2023" event.

VATEL Group, specialized in teaching Hospitality and Tourism Management, is proud to announce the nomination of Karine Sebban-Benzazon as CEO of our Group.

Vatel Hospitality and Tourism Business School recently exhibited its stellar academic programs at the high-profile International Education Fair held in Sharjah, UAE from October 18-21, 2023.

the General Director of Vatel Bahrain, assumed the role of the Kingdom of Bahrain's representative at the 17th annual international convention of the Vatel Group, The event took place in the Republic of Rwanda, Africa

Shaikh Khaled bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, General Director of Vatel Hospitality & Tourism Business School, met with Eric GIRAUD-TELME, the newly appointed French Ambassador to Bahrain.

Vatel Hospitality & Tourism Business School held an induction day for its new students of the academic year 2023-2024.

In a landmark collaboration, Vatel Hospitality & Tourism Business School and Swiss-Belresidences Hotel have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at bolstering their ties.

With limited available seats, the deadline for admissions applications swiftly approaches, set for the evening of Thursday, September 21, 2023.

Taking active involvement in 'Youth City 2030' this year, the Vatel Hospitality & Tourism Business School in Bahrain is delighted to present an insightful session in partnership with the Gulf Hotel, on 'The Dining Protocol and Etiquette'.

The open day event, presented by Vatel Hospitality and Tourism Business School under the theme "Discover Hospitality" in collaboration with the InterContinental Regency Bahrain Hotel, saw an impressive surge of participants.

The meeting centered around forging collaborative ties between the college and the hotel, capitalizing on their distinguished partnership, and devising strategies to enhance student development and leverage the hotel's extensive expertise.

Vatel Hospitality & Tourism Business School has joined hands with the Intercontinental Regency Bahrain Hotel to announce an upcoming open day titled ‘Discover Hospitality’

The Ministry of Education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has officially recognised Vatel Hospitality & Tourism Business School in Bahrain as one of the recommended higher education provider for Saudi students to enrol in.

Vatel Bahrain and Jumeirah Gulf of Bahrain Resort and Spa have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide training opportunities for college students and enhance cooperation in the fields of hospitality and tourism.

Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma, Minister of Education and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Higher Education Council, visited Vatel Bahrain, College of Hospitality at its headquarters in Al-Jasra.

H.E. Mr. Nabil bin Yaqub Al-Hamar, the Media Affairs Advisor to His Majesty the King, paid a visit to the headquarters of the Vatel Hospitality & Tourism Business School in Al Jasra.

Jameel bin Mohammad Ali Humaidan, Minister of Labour met with Shaikh Khalid bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Director-General of Vatel Bahrain.

Manama, June 22 (BNA): Rawan bint Najeeb Tawfiqi, Minister of Youth Affairs, received Shaikh Khalid bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Director-General of Vatel Hospitality and Tourism Business School.

Vatel Bahrain participated in the evaluation panel for student performance in Vatel Nîmes, France. The Grand Oral takes place in June each year, and successful students are awarded a bachelor’s degree in international Hotel Management.

Vatel Bahrain & Conrad Bahrain Financial Harbour signed a MoU to strengthen bilateral relations and cooperation between the two parties, and work to provide training opportunities for Vatel students in the fields of hospitality, and tourism.

Vatel Bahrain, in collaboration with the Gulf Hotel, honoured 43 of their students for their successful participation in the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix, as well as the 146th General Assembly Meeting of the International Parliamentary Union

Vatel Hospitality & Tourism Business School continues its academic achievements as it maintains the 11th rank in the world, among 160 universities worldwide, according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023.

Vatel Hospitality & Tourism Business School won the International Student Ratio Award in the Global Higher Education Exhibition “GHEDEX 2023”.

The Vatel Hospitality & Tourism Business School in Bahrain organised a field trip for foundation year students in cooperation with The Art Hotel & Resort

Vatel Bahrain organised a student site visit to various archaeological tourist sites in the Kingdom of Bahrain, including the Pearling Path.

Manama, Apr. 18 (BNA): Vatel Bahrain will double its admission capacity to provide the local tourism scene with more highly skilled national workforce, Director General Shaikh Khalid bin Khalifa Al Khalifa announced

Exhibition World Bahrain signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Vatel Bahrain to provide mentorship and career guidance and opportunities to students, host various guest speakers and attract mutual beneficial opportunities.

Foundation year students at Vatel Hospitality & Tourism Business School participated in workshops entitled "Etiquette in Hospitality", to acquire the skills required to start their practical training in accordance with international standards.

The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain and Vatel Bahrain signed an agreement that further strengthened their partnership in developing future leaders in luxury hospitality.

The Supreme Organising Committee of the Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS 2022) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Vatel Bahrain – International Hospitality School.

The General Director of Vatel Hotel & Tourism Business School in Bahrain, Shaikh Khaled bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, visited Vatel's campus in Nimes, France, where he met with the college's leadership and several topics were discussed.

General Director of Vatel Bahrain stressed the importance of strengthening relations and links between the college’s branch in Bahrain, and other Vatel locations across the globe, especially Vatel’s headquarters in Lyon in France.

Vatel Hospitality & Tourism Business School attained a new academic achievement by ranking 11th in the world in the “QS World University Rankings” in Hospitality & Leisure Management, by subject, for the year 2022, out of 150 universities worldwide.

More and more human communities consider ecotourism to be a solution that promotes their way of life, and preserves their culture and biodiversity surrounding them.

Martin Rousset, a Vatel Nimes student, flew to Antananarivo for Vatel Madagascar’s specialization in ecotourism management for his last MBA year.

The tourism sector, one that now attracts millions of young students throughout the world, is in tune with globalizationthat is currently being overturned by inequalities and environmental threats.

Vatel Rwanda started in 2016, we began to prepare the first intake for 2018, headed by Nicole Bamukunde, a Rwandese graduate of Vatel, and who has worked in startups in her country, which is totally renewing itself.

This last week of November, 339 5th year students competed in English for 1st place on the podium.