RIYADH, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – Under the patronage of His Excellency Mr. Ahmed bin Aqil Al-Khateeb, Minister of Tourism, a landmark Saudi-Swiss partnership was announced at the “TOURISE 2025” Summit in Riyadh to advance innovation, develop national talent, and build human capital in tourism, hospitality, and culinary arts, in line with Saudi Vision 2030.
The partnership brings together Tanmeya Capital, manager of the Tanmeya Hospitality & Tourism Fund (THTF – a SAR600 million investment vehicle, almost 140 million euros, dedicated to developing Saudi talent and infrastructure in the hospitality sector) and Sommet Education, parent company of world-leading institutions Les Roches , École Ducasse, and Glion Institute of Higher Education, under an exclusive 25-year agreement to establish and operate a comprehensive educational and training ecosystem within the Kingdom.
This initiative aims to equip Saudi and international talent with world-class skills, meeting the growing needs of Saudi Arabia’s tourism and service industries. It will also create high-quality, sustainable employment opportunities and reinforce the Kingdom’s position as a regional hub for hospitality and tourism education.
A memorandum of Understanding was signed during the Summit between Tanmeya Capital and Wadi Jeddah Company, the investment arm of King Abdulaziz University who will explore the establishment of a new Jeddah campus.
Human-capital development in hospitality and tourism is a key pillar of Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Programme. This partnership demonstrates how purposeful national and international collaborations can deliver lasting social and economic impact. Mr. Mohamed Musaiqer , Chairman of Tanmeya Capital
Establishing our flagship campuses in Saudi Arabia is a testament to the shared vision we hold with our partners, nurturing talent and shaping the future of hospitality and service excellence. Marie-Claude Mathieu, Sommet Education Board Member and Group General Counsel
This collaboration marks a milestone in Saudi Arabia’s transformation toward a knowledge- and skills-based economy, integrating public and private sectors with global expertise to develop future-ready leaders for the Kingdom’s thriving tourism and hospitality industries.
For more information: www.sommet-education.com | www.tanmeya.com.sa
About Sommet Education
Sommet Education is the global leader in hospitality, luxury and culinary arts education and training, uniting five prestigious institutions – Glion Institute of Higher Education, Les Roches Global Hospitality, Ecole Ducasse, Invictus Education and Indian School of Hospitality – that shape the future of the industry and nurture the next generation of talent.
With over 400 programs spanning technical training, undergraduate, graduate degrees, executive and business solutions, we support 20,000 students and learners from over 100 nationalities across 10 countries and over 20 campuses as well as through cutting-edge online learning platforms.
Backed by a worldwide network of 60,000 alumni and an industry-driven curriculum, Sommet Education prepares the future leaders who will set new standards of excellence in hospitality and beyond.
For more information, visit https://www.sommet-education.com/
Anouck Weiss
Chief Communication Officer Sommet Education
Sommet Education
