Vatel Hotel & Tourism Business School in France, the parent institution of Vatel Bahrain, has retained its position as the leading hospitality school in France for the fifth consecutive year and advanced to 11th place globally in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 for Hospitality and Leisure Management.
Issued annually by QS Quacquarelli Symonds,
the rankings are widely regarded as one of the most prominent international
benchmarks for higher education.
Vatel’s latest performance reflects the
continued strength of its academic model, its close alignment with industry
requirements and the growing international recognition of its educational
outcomes.
Sheikh Khaled bin Khalifa Al Khalifa,
General Director of Vatel Bahrain, said: “It is a matter of great pride to see
Vatel advance to 11th place globally while retaining its leading position in
France. This recognition reflects the strength of the Group’s long-standing
academic vision and its sustained efforts to advance learning standards and
foster innovation across its international campuses, including Bahrain. It also
captures the value of a 45-year legacy built on excellence in shaping the next
generation of leaders in tourism, hospitality and hotel management.”
Sheikh Khaled added: “This international
recognition gives us further momentum at Vatel Bahrain to strengthen our
academic offering in support of Bahrain’s Vision 2030 and the Kingdom’s tourism
goals. It also reinforces Bahrain’s position as a leading regional destination
for educational tourism and supports our efforts to attract students from
around the world. Through a learning experience shaped by real industry
practice and partnerships with leading hotel brands, we aim to equip our
students with the practical skills and readiness sought by top hospitality
employers.”
Paul d’Azémar, Director of the
International Network at Vatel Group, said: “Our rise in the global rankings
reflects the collective efforts of more than 50 Vatel campuses around the world
and confirms the strength and consistency of our educational model. Today, more
than 50,000 Vatel graduates hold leading positions across different continents,
and we remain proud of the contribution our international campuses continue to
make to the development of future hospitality leaders.”
d’Azémar added that this latest recognition
further affirms Vatel’s ability to deliver education that remains closely
aligned with the evolving needs of the international labor market, while
maintaining the academic quality and professional relevance that have become
hallmarks of the institution’s global standing. -TradeArabia News Service