This partnership, which includes renowned institutions such as Glion Institute of Higher Education and Les Roches, will offer postgraduate and executive training programs to eligible EHA member employees through partial scholarships.
The agreement was signed in the presence of H.E. Sherif Fathy, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, and reflects the shared vision of Sommet Education and EHA to improve hospitality standards in Egypt. The initiative is in line with the Egyptian government’s goal to welcome 30 million tourists by 2031 and significantly expand hotel capacity. The partnership is expected to improve service quality, foster innovation, and support sustainable growth within Egypt’s hospitality industry.
“This collaboration is a game-changer for the Egyptian hospitality sector. By opening doors to globally renowned institutions like Glion and Les Roches, we’re giving our members access to world-class knowledge and skills that will uplift the entire industry. It’s about preparing our people to lead—not just locally, but on the world stage.” – Mohamed Ayoub, President of EHA
“This collaboration is about building bridges between exceptional Egyptian talent and world-class hospitality education. At Sommet Education, we believe that passion is the foundation of great service. By giving motivated individuals the opportunity to study at Glion and Les Roches, we’re helping to develop leaders who can elevate the hospitality industry not just in Egypt, but globally.” – Adrian Artimov, Chief Commercial Officer of Sommet Education
In addition to the scholarships, the agreement includes online executive training, program certificates for EHA members, and eight joint professional development and networking events, with Sommet Education actively participating in all major EHA-hosted events. The program aims to enhance professional skills, provide international exposure, and create new career opportunities within the hospitality industry.
Glion and Les Roches, both accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), offer top-tier programs in hospitality, luxury, tourism, and event management..
Moreover, Sommet Education is expanding its footprint in the hospitality sector through strategic partnerships, as recently the group formed two key alliances: one with the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) for the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, and another with the Mandarin Oriental group.
Additionally, Sommet has partnered with CIDH (Círculo Internacional de Directivos y Directivas de Hotelería) to offer exclusive scholarships for Executive Master’s programs at its prestigious institutions, Les Roches and Glion. These initiatives highlight Sommet Education’s commitment to developing leadership talent in the global hospitality industry.
