Vatel Bahrain has been named “Leading Hospitality and Tourism Management Institution in the Middle East for 2026” at the global Travel and Tourism Awards by UK-based LUXlife magazine.

The 2026 accolade follows a series of recent honours, including “Best Hospitality & Tourism Management Business 2024 in Bahrain” and “Hospitality Business School of the Year 2024 in Bahrain,” as well as “Leading Hospitality & Tourism Management Business 2025 in the Middle East.”

“This achievement marks a significant milestone for Vatel Bahrain and reflects the strong position the school has attained in hospitality and tourism education,” said Sheikh Khaled bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, General Director of Vatel Bahrain. “It also underscores the success of our educational approach, which brings together academic excellence and practical industry exposure through close partnerships with leading hotels and hospitality establishments. Through this model, we continue to develop students’ capabilities, enhance their professional readiness and support Bahrain’s standing as a regional hub for specialised hospitality and tourism education across the region.”

"This achievement provides strong momentum to continue advancing our role in preparing Bahraini talent to contribute to the future of hospitality and tourism, while expanding our partnerships with leading international hotel brands and equipping the market with qualified graduates who can respond to the sector’s evolving needs and broader international development priorities,” Sheikh Khaled said. -TradeArabia News Service