ABU DHABI – Rotana, a hotel management company, has announced a collaboration with Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy – Les Roches.

Through this partnership, Rotana and Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy – Les Roches aspire to cultivate local talent, preparing them for successful careers in the UAE’s vibrant hospitality industry. 

The Academy, which is dedicated to advancing hospitality education and training, welcomed its inaugural group of students in September this year,, a significant milestone in hospitality education both in the UAE and across the region.

With the UAE witnessing strong growth in tourism and hospitality, the need for skilled professionals has never been greater.

This partnership marks an important step toward closing the skills gap in the sector, while also fostering local talent to meet the market’s evolving demands.

Through this collaboration, Rotana will go beyond its role as a leading accommodation provider by offering students essential industry insights, internships, and job placements at its prestigious properties throughout the UAE. 

Additionally, the partnership will support mentorship programs, workshops, and masterclasses led by experienced professionals from both Rotana and the Academy. 

These initiatives will also include events designed to engage students, promote community involvement, and celebrate the diverse talents of future hospitality leaders.

The partners have also introduced the “Rotana Scholarship,” which grants full tuition coverage to one deserving student. 

This year, Fatma Ibrahim, selected based on merit, will embark on a four-year Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Global Hospitality Management, including an internship at one of Rotana’s properties, with the opportunity to build her career within the group.

Together, Rotana and Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy – Les Roches are committed to shaping the future of the UAE’s hospitality sector.

Rotana oversees a portfolio of more than 100 operational and upcoming properties across MENAT, with plans for further expansion. 

Les Roches, founded in Switzerland in 1954, provides a tailored education for future leaders in hospitality, offering undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in Luxury, Hospitality, and Tourism Management. 

It has campuses in Switzerland, Spain, the UAE, and China, along with a partner campus in New Delhi.

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