Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has teamed up with Sommet Education to advance the hospitality industry by nurturing future talent, promoting diversity, and offering innovative learning and development programmes.
The partnership is focused on three pivotal goals: providing immersive real-world learning opportunities for students, enhancing the skills of Mandarin Oriental colleagues through bespoke training programmes, and opening career pathways for high-potential individuals.
The alliance will draw on Sommet Education’s network of globally recognised institutions – Les Roches, Glion, École Ducasse, Invictus Education, Indian School of Hospitality as well as Sommet Education Foundation – alongside Mandarin Oriental’s emphasis on quality experiences.
By integrating the Mandarin Oriental industry expertise into Sommet Education academic programmes through workshops, leadership talks, and exclusive on-site visits, students will gain invaluable practical experience. Simultaneously, bespoke training initiatives tailored to Mandarin Oriental’s people-centric ethos will enhance the skills of its colleagues, ensuring they are equipped to deliver quality service at every level.
Laurent Kleitman, group chief executive of Mandarin Oriental, remarked: “We are proud to be partnering with Sommet Education which has produced many of our top talents across their various educational institutions already today and is developing the talent of tomorrow. Together we will foster exceptional learning, to promote career opportunities in our profession.”
Benoît-Etienne Domenget, CEO of Sommet Education, added: “This collaboration extends beyond traditional boundaries, offering invaluable career and learning pathways in hospitality for young students, colleagues and underserved talented individuals. Together, we aim to foster a new generation of leaders who will shape the future of hospitality experiences.”
