Vatel Bahrain has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa to strengthen collaboration in practical training, professional development, knowledge exchange and consultancy.

The partnership will provide students with hands-on experience in a professional hotel environment, covering international service standards and multiple operational departments.

It also aims to better align Vatel Bahrain’s academic programmes with current hospitality industry requirements, helping students develop practical skills and a clearer understanding of workplace expectations.

The collaboration is expected to support the development of qualified talent for Bahrain’s growing tourism and hospitality sector.

Sheikh Khaled bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, General Director of Vatel Bahrain, said: “This renewed collaboration builds on our established relationship with Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq and reaffirms our shared commitment to developing future hospitality professionals. It provides our students with an exceptional opportunity to learn in a hotel environment that upholds the highest international standards. We are confident that this continued cooperation will help them develop their skills and prepare for successful careers in the fast-evolving hospitality sector.”

Mehdi Hanayen, General Manager of Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa, commented: “We are proud to partner with Vatel Bahrain and contribute to developing a new generation of hospitality professionals. We will provide students with comprehensive training experiences that allow them to work alongside seasoned professionals, gain direct insight into hotel operations and international service standards, and develop a deeper practical understanding of this important industry.” -TradeArabia News Service