Gulf Countries Seek to Teach Students ‘Hospitality’ in Classes
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Countries like Saudi and Oman are considering the move as they dash to fill new hotels with worthy talent.
Hospitality as a school subject is likely to start being added in countries across the Gulf as they rush to fill their newly opened hotels. Tourism is a key component of the region's economy, with areas like Dubai leading the way and Saudi Arabia looking to make tourism its second-largest economic contributor behind oil.
At the Hotel Show in Dubai this week, teaching hospitality to schoolchildren was discussed.
"There are a lot of projects happening when it comes to talent. In 12 to 18 months, one of the key projects is bringing hospitality into the curriculum in lower grades, that's happening in Saudi as we speak, in Oman I know it's happening... It will become part of your life," said Amit Nayak on stage, Vice President of H
