We believe in hospitality education for all

We attract and develop new talents in the hospitality sector

Joining Forces for a more hospitable world

The Sommet Education Foundation empowers underrepresented talents through access to world-class hospitality education and career opportunities. By providing scholarships and promoting inclusive industry initiatives, the Foundation helps shape a diverse and equitable future for hospitality.   

Backed by Sommet Education’s global network of schools and partners, we support students from disadvantaged backgrounds and champion the social impact of hospitality through training, mentorship, and employment pathways.

Hospitality jobs worldwide

Joining the Hospitality Industry is more than a job guarantee, it is about embracing a career of passion, international opportunities and nurturing relationships.

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jobs will be needed in hospitality by 2030

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children/teens (10-19 years old) will not acquire basic secondary education skills by 2030

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of children/teens (10-19 years old) will not have access to higher education by 2030

(Source: World Travel and Tourism Council, UNWTO & UNICEF)

The two pillars of our action

Pillar 1

Scholarships for talents from disavantaged backgrounds

We give to these talents access to top-notch hospitality education changing the course of their lives. Thanks to the Foundation, they are able to take part in bachelor, master, professional hospitality and discovery programs at our institutions.

Pillar 2

Promoting the diversity of Hospitality Careers

We promote the richness and diversity of Hospitality Careers. We identify the levers to be activated to promote these professions, attract new talents and develop employees. Take a look at our 2024 Survey with Opinion Way revealing the current challenges in Europe.

Get involved

Join us in building a more hospitable world.  Whether you’re an individual, a business, or an institution, you can play a vital role. Support a scholarship, mentor a student, or become a partner in one of our initiatives.  Together, we can open doors—and change lives.

"Receiving this scholarship and being able to train at one of the most prestigious schools in the world in the sector that captivated me since childhood is, for me, an immense honor, and an opportunity that I will embrace with all my commitment."

"I’m thankful for this program [Indian Talent initiative], because without it, I don’t think I would have had such amazing learning experiences and the incredible internship opportunity that came with it."

"I want to say thank you to Sommet Education Foundation and Accor, because they motivate me to achieve my goal."

We have trusted partners

We are deeply grateful for the generosity of our donors and partners. We are a non-for-profit organization recognized of public utility.