Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy – Les Roches Celebrates First Anniversary with Development, Emirati Expertise, Accreditations and New Grasp’s Program

The Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy – Les Roches (ADHA–LR), a pioneering establishment on the forefront of hospitality training within the UAE, marks one yr since its institution in September 2024, celebrating a yr of remarkable progress, innovation, and educational achievement.

Since opening its doorways, the Academy has grown from 18 college students to 124 throughout each Bachelor’s and Grasp’s packages. The Academy additionally achieved accreditation from the Abu Dhabi Division of Schooling and Data (ADEK), the UAE Ministry of Schooling’s Fee for Educational Accreditation (CAA), and the New England Fee of Greater Schooling (NECHE), shortly establishing itself as a hub for tutorial excellence {and professional} growth.

Introduced in September 2023 by the Division of Tradition and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) together with Les Roches, the Academy has exceeded its nationalization goal with 41% of scholars being Emiratis, alongside college students from 31 nationalities. Emiratis additionally symbolize 18% of the Academy’s workers, reinforcing its mission to empower native expertise and contribute to the expansion of the nationwide hospitality sector.

“In only one yr since our institution, we’ve got made exceptional strides in shaping the way forward for hospitality training within the UAE. Our speedy progress, robust Emirati illustration, and esteemed accreditations replicate our dedication to educational excellence and cultural authenticity. Partnerships with key trade gamers exhibit our dedication to offering real-world alternatives that empower youth and nurture international expertise. As we enter our second yr, we stay steadfast in our mission to raise Abu Dhabi’s hospitality sector and contribute meaningfully to the nation’s imaginative and prescient for a sustainable and affluent future,” stated Georgette Davey, Managing Director, Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy – Les Roches.

“The success of Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy – Les Roches in only one yr is a supply of pleasure for our total international community. By combining worldwide hospitality requirements with the wealthy cultural heritage of the UAE, the Academy will not be solely shaping the subsequent era of hospitality leaders but additionally setting a benchmark for innovation and excellence within the trade,” added Carlos Díez de la Lastra, CEO, Les Roches.

Analysis and Innovation

Recognized for tutorial excellence and analysis, ADHA–LR has pioneered new approaches in hospitality training by partnerships with trade and academia. The Academy collaborated with Autogo to introduce AI robotics know-how in service operations reminiscent of Servicebot, Digital Menus, and Cleaningbot. Joint analysis publications had been additionally developed with Miral on genuine studying experiences, with Erth Lodge on hospitality meals waste methods, and with NAFIS on hospitality workforce methods for feminine Emiratis in Al Ain.

Trade Partnerships and Internships

Over the previous yr, the Academy has constructed robust ties with main organizations throughout the hospitality and tourism sector achieved a number of important milestones. In October 2024, ADHA–LR partnered with Rotana to offer internships, job placements, mentorships, masterclasses, and workshops. The collaboration additionally consists of the “Rotana Scholarship,” providing full tuition to 1 merit-based pupil yearly.

In February 2025, the Academy joined forces with Aldar to co-create the Aldar CX Academy, designed to domesticate a hospitality mindset throughout greater than 30,000 Aldar workers, spanning roles from frontline workers to senior executives. To this point, greater than 5,000 workers have obtained coaching.

Additionally, the Academy partnered with Swiss Worldwide College Dubai enabling college students to finish the BTEC Stage 3 Prolonged Diploma in Enterprise and Hospitality inside the IB Profession-related Program, together with sensible coaching on the Abu Dhabi campus and immersion at Les Roches campus in Switzerland.

As well as, college students have accomplished internships by partnerships with Rotana, Jetex, Etihad, Erth Lodge, Miral, Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Aldar Hospitality, and Rosewood Hong Kong, amongst others — offering real-world expertise at main properties throughout the UAE and past.

Educational Milestones

Because it enters its second yr, ADHA–LR has launched the Grasp of Science (MSc) in Worldwide Hospitality Administration in September 2025, the primary Les Roches campus worldwide to supply this postgraduate program. Trying forward, the Academy will introduce the MSc in Sports activities Administration and Occasions in 2026, broadening its educational portfolio to satisfy evolving trade wants.

The Academy may also host its Open Day on October 4th, 2025, inviting potential college students, households, and companions to expertise its world-class services.

Digital Transformation and Sustainability

ADHA–LR has set benchmarks in academic infrastructure with a powerful deal with sustainability and digital innovation. School rooms are outfitted with immersive services that help fashionable instructing strategies and digital collaboration. Its community and safety infrastructure characteristic best-in-class tools with redundant structure to make sure availability and superior cybersecurity aligned with international requirements.

As the primary Les Roches campus of Sommet Schooling, international chief in hospitality, luxurious and culinary arts training and coaching, to be completely cloud-based, ADHA–LR presents scalable, versatile, and future-proof digital operations that allow distant entry, real-time collaboration, and centralized administration. Importantly, the Academy is dedicated to Inexperienced IT, lowering its carbon footprint by energy-efficient programs, cloud optimization, and sustainable operations.