To set the highest standards in Hospitality Talent Development LAUSANNE, Switzerland , Nov. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sommet Education is excited to announce a long-term strategic collaboration with Mandarin Oriental, the award-winning owner and operator of some of the world's most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences. The alliance is aimed at enhancing the hospitality industry's talent pool through targeted educational and training initiatives as well as diversity-focused programs.
The collaboration is structured around three core objectives: enriching the student learning experience with real business exposure, enabling employee development via bespoke training initiatives, and offering hospitality career and learning opportunities to high potential individuals from underserved communities. This partnership will leverage Sommet Education's worldwide network of campuses and institutions, including Les Roches , Glion, Ecole Ducasse , Invictus Education in South Africa , Indian School of Hospitality as well as Sommet Education Foundation. This partnership underscores both organizations' commitment to developing future leaders in hospitality.
On the occasion, Laurent Kleitman , CEO Mandarin Oriental shared: " We are proud to be partnering with Sommet Education which has produced many of our top talent across their various educational institutions already today and is developing the talent of tomorrow. Together we will add value to talent, help progress their abilities and pr.