Vatel Bahrain Showcases Programmes at NCST University Expo
According to Bahrain News Agency, throughout the event, the Vatel Bahrain team showcased the bachelor's programme in International Hotel Management, emphasising its unique academic approach. The programme integrates rigorous theoretical instruction with a strong focus on practical application, offering students valuable internship opportunities at leading international hotels both locally in Bahrain and abroad, including France and other international destinations.
Vatel Bahrain presented its educational framework in tourism, hospitality, and hotel management, underscoring its commitment to preparing highly skilled professionals capable of meeting the demands of the global labour market. Shaikh Khaled bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, General Director of Vatel Bahrain, highlighted that the expo served as a platform for engaging directly with students and their families, and provided an opportunity to answer their inquiries, guide students in choosing programmes befitting their capabilities and interests, and raise awareness about the career prospects available in the hospitality industry, which Vatel Bahrain facilitates through an integrated system of academic and practical training.
Shaikh Khaled bin Khalifa noted the strong interest shown by students in Vatel Bahrain's stand, particularly those aiming for careers in tourism, hospitality, and hotel management. He mentioned that this engagement underscores the college's efforts to attract driven and talented students, supporting Bahrain's position as a regional centre for hospitality education. He added that such initiatives play a role in developing a new generation of professionals prepared to meet the challenges and changing needs of the global labour market.
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