Vatel Bahrain strengthens global academic collaboration
Sun, 12 Jul 2026
A delegation from Vatel Bahrain, led by General Director Sheikh Khaled bin Khalifa Al Khalifa and Director of Studies Fatema Frutan, visited Vatel Academy in France to enhance academic cooperation and knowledge exchange across the global Vatel network.
Vatel Bahrain Joins Global Hospitality Education Convention in France
Thu, 09 Jul 2026
Vatel Bahrain joined the 19th Vatel International Convention in France, where its delegation exchanged insights with global peers on hospitality education, academic standards, and future talent development under the theme “Vatel, quality without borders.”
French tourist arrivals to Oman jump 25pc in 2025
Mon, 29 Jun 2026
Oman welcomed 77,000 French tourists in 2025, a 25% increase year-on-year, with growth continuing into 2026 as first-quarter arrivals rose 10% to more than 24,600, driven by tourism promotion, improved connectivity and the country's cultural appeal.
Saudi Arabia, France sign joint action programme to advance tourism cooperation
Sun, 14 Jun 2026
Saudi Arabia and France have signed a joint action programme to deepen tourism cooperation, focusing on investment, sustainability, innovation, workforce development, data sharing and destination marketing, following high-level talks on the sidelines of the UN Tourism Executive Council.
Vatel secures fifth consecutive No. 1 in France, advances globally
Wed, 29 Apr 2026
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.
Diriyah unveils 1.9km main spine within mega Saudi development
Sun, 15 Mar 2026
Diriyah Company, the developer of Saudi Arabia's premier historical, cultural, and lifestyle destination, has announced the launch of a 1.9-km-long main spine within its mega development in the kingdom's ancient city. The GrandAvenue will boast iconic landmarks, hotels, offices, retail spaces and residential units.
Central Hotels & Resorts targets high-yield CIS, European markets
Fri, 09 Jan 2026
Central Hotels & Resorts has unveiled its 2026 growth strategy, prioritising high-yield demand from the CIS and key European markets, alongside a dedicated plan to accelerate growth from France.
Ethiopian Airlines to launch new service to Lyon, France
Wed, 07 Jan 2026
Ethiopian Airlines has announced its plan to launch a new thrice-weekly passenger service to Lyon, France, via Geneva, Switzerland, starting from July 2, 2026. With the addition of Lyon, Ethiopian Airlines will expand its network in France to three destinations, alongside Paris and Marseille.