Vatel Hotel & Tourism Business School has established a new partnership with Hawar Resort by Mantis, an innovative eco-luxury establishment located on the UNESCO World Heritage site of Hawar Island. This collaboration highlights Vatel Bahrain’s dedication to creating strong connections between academia and the tourism industry, providing students with exceptional practical training opportunities.

This partnership facilitates student training at Hawar Resort, known for its leadership in sustainable luxury tourism in the Gulf region.

Sheikh Khaled bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, the General Director of Vatel Bahrain, remarked:

“Facilitating our students’ training at this esteemed resort, a trailblazer in sustainable luxury tourism within the Gulf and the broader Middle Eastern region, represents an astute investment in the development of their capabilities and proficiencies.”

Furthermore, this initiative will allow students to refine their skills in cutting-edge facilities that meet the industry’s foremost standards. Vatel Bahrain is committed to offering its students internship chances across various hotels associated with the Accor Group, a leader in the Middle Eastern hotel market.

While signing the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hawar Resort, Sheikh Khaled emphasized the resort’s unique position as one of the first luxury eco-resorts in the region. This partnership will provide Vatel Bahrain’s students with premium training in luxury tourism and various hospitality operations, thus enhancing their potential to achieve success in the competitive job market.

Hawar Resort’s strategic location on the pristine Hawar Island presents an unparalleled educational environment for Vatel students, enabling them to understand the intricate workings of luxury establishments that cater to discerning travelers.

Referring to a notable success story, Sheikh Khaled mentioned that one of Vatel Bahrain’s recent graduates, Abdullah Traif, was part of the pre-opening team at Hawar Resort and is currently serving as the Housekeeping Supervisor there, demonstrating the high-quality education and training students receive at Vatel Bahrain.

Mohammad Ali Kunhi, the Hotel Manager at Hawar Resort, expressed his excitement about this collaboration:

“We are delighted to forge this partnership with Vatel Bahrain, which will establish our resort as a premier training partner for the esteemed institution. This alliance will provide invaluable opportunities for Bahraini talents to engage in hands-on training within the dynamic work environment of Hawar Resort by Mantis.”