Bridging Academia and Industry to Empower Future Saudi Hospitality Leaders
Amsa Hospitality Academy is delighted to announce a new partnership with King Khalid University to launch a joint training programme. Initiated in November, the inaugural cohort of 20 university graduates has commenced vocational training at the soon-to-open Mercure Khamis Mushait, the first internationally branded hotel in the city of Khamis Mushait in the Aseer Province.
Equipping graduates with invaluable hands-on experience
The agreement, signed by Dr Reham Mashat, Dean of the Faculty of Tourism at King Khalid University, and Mohammad Mandili, Chief People Officer at Amsa Hospitality, marks a significant milestone in the collaboration between academia and the private sector. It seeks to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, equipping graduates with invaluable hands-on experience.
Developed in collaboration with Luxury Hotelschool Paris
Amsa Hospitality Academy, the vocational training arm of the Riyadh-based hospitality company, was launched earlier this year. Developed in collaboration with Luxury Hotelschool Paris—a globally recognised institution renowned for its pedagogical excellence and partnerships with leading hotel brands—the Academy’s training materials are certified and reviewed by Luxury Hotelschool Paris. These resources are designed to help aspiring Saudi hoteliers acquire the skills needed to succeed in the hospitality industry.
Muin Serhan, Chief Executive Officer of Amsa Hospitality, commented: “We are thrilled to pilot our training programme with such a prestigious institution as King Khalid University. This partnership exemplifies how the public and private sectors can work together to cultivate Saudi talent and contribute to the objectives of Vision 2030.”
Through its collaborations with various institutions, Amsa Hospitality Academy aims to train over 400 individuals by the summer of 2025.
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