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). The event was held at the Exhibition World Bahrain, inaugurated by His Excellency Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma, Minister of Education and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Higher Education Council.
Shaikh Khaled bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, the General Director of Vatel Bahrain, was honoured with the award at the exhibition for the second consecutive year, where Vatel was awarded for its international student ratio in the previous year.
Vatel has consistently been recognised for its
outstanding achievements, receiving numerous regional and international
accolades, including the "Best Hospitality Management
School," "Best Innovation in an Educational Program" for
its Marco-Polo Student Exchange Program, and the prestigious FORBES Middle East
“Best Hospitality & Tourism Program” award, solidifying its position among
the region's best universities in the field of hospitality and
tourism.
Shaikh Khaled further highlighted the Vatel's commitment
to continual advancement and innovation in its academic programs and training
opportunities to equip students for successful career paths in the hospitality and
tourism industry, stating, "Our focus on hospitality, tourism, and hotel
management directly enhances our students' capabilities and aligns with
Bahrain's tourism strategy 2022-2026,"
Additionally, he remarked on the Vatel's role in
supporting national economic goals through educational tourism: "The award
is a testament to our strong dedication to strengthening and executing
Bahrain's tourism agenda; hence, it reinforces our commitment to advancing
educational and academic initiatives in the realms of tourism and
hospitality."
