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Sommet Education and WEF Partner to Boost Hospitality Sector
Imagine a team of experts (Sommet Education and the World Economic Forum) teaming up to make the hospitality industry even better!
This industry includes hotels and restaurants, and it gives jobs to lots of people around the world.
They're working together because they know that the skills needed for these jobs are changing.
They want to help people get the right education and training, make the jobs appealing, and make sure the industry is fair and inclusive.
They'll do this by talking to important people, studying what's working, and creating new ideas for careers.
It's all about making sure the hospitality industry stays strong and helps everyone involved.
Sommet Education and the World Economic Forum formed a partnership.
The partnership aims to address workforce challenges in the hospitality sector.
Hospitality and tourism contribute over 10% of the global GDP.
The initiative includes global dialogue, research, and career promotion.
The Sommet Education Foundation promotes hospitality education access.
- Who
- Sommet Education and the World Economic Forum
- What
- Announced a strategic alliance to address workforce challenges in the hospitality sector.
- Where
- Global
- When
- October 1st
- Why
- To elevate awareness and foster dialogue on the future of the hospitality workforce.
Key facts
- Partners
- Sommet Education and World Economic Forum
- Focus
- Future of hospitality workforce
- Industry Contribution
- Hospitality and tourism contribute over 10% of global GDP
- Projected Employment by 2035
- Over 460 million people
- Core Skills expected to change by 2028
- Nearly half
- Sommet Education Institutions
- Glion, Les Roches, École Ducasse, Indian School of Hospitality, Invictus Education
Quotes
Andreas Hardeman
Head of Aviation, Travel & Tourism Industries at the World Economic Forum
“The Forum’s work on Travel and Tourism reflects a commitment to addressing the workforce challenges shaping the sector’s future. By working with leading partners such as Sommet Education, we aim to foster dialogue, build stronger public-private cooperation, and develop solutions that will ensure the industry remains resilient, inclusive, and a driver of global prosperity.”
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Benoit-Etienne Domenget
Chief Executive Officer of Sommet Education
“Education is the most powerful catalyst for change. By combining our knowledge base with the World Economic Forum’s convening platform, we can expand access, foster innovation, and make hospitality careers attractive, inclusive, and future-ready.”
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Anouck Weiss
Sommet Education’s Chief Communication Officer
“Dialogue between key stakeholders is the first step to reshaping perceptions of a sector that offers global careers, human connections, and cultural discovery while driving social impact. We’re proud to support the World Economic Forum’s Travel and Tourism initiative.”
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Daniela Cassini
Sommet Education’s Global Head of Business Solutions, Training and Talent Development
“Human-centric talent principles are key to driving sustainable growth across diverse destinations, especially when empowered by emerging technologies and supported by visionary and collaborative ecosystems.”
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Florent Varanne
Head of Development Business Solutionsand part of the task force
“Contributing to the World Economic Forum’s vision, Sommet Education Business Solutions will address challenges at both corporate and national levels, driving impact for countries and destinations worldwide.”
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