La Fondation pour la Formation Hoteliere

⏰ OPOMNIK: OD POKLICA DO KARIERE: Kaj danes odpira vrata uspešni karieri v turizmu?

Že v ponedeljek bomo skupaj s predstavniki turističnega gospodarstva, izobraževalnih institucij in alumni razpravljali o kompetencah prihodnosti, razvoju kadrov ter pomenu vseživljenjskega učenja in praktičnih izkušenj.

📅 24. avgust 2026
🕛 12.00
📍 Višja strokovna šola za gostinstvo in turizem Maribor

✅ Udeležba je brezplačna, prijava je obvezna.

Po dogodku boste lahko izvedeli več o izrednem visokošolskem študiju Management turističnih podjetij v Mariboru, namenjenem diplomantom višjih strokovnih programov s področja gostinstva, turizma in velnesa, ter o možnostih vpisa prek portala eVŠ od 1. do 8. septembra 2026.

🔗 Več informacij: https://www.turistica.si/si/dogodki/tekoci-dogodki/od-poklica-do-kariere
🔗 Prijava: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/Ztn0XwteMC

Univerza na Primorskem / University of Primorska VSGT Maribor Območna obrtno-podjetniška zbornica Maribor Emil Juvan Visit Maribor

As another successful academic year comes to an end, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to La Fondation pour la Formation Hôtelière for its continuous support and generous contribution to equipping the Gastronomy Laboratory at the Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad.

Thanks to the state-of-the-art equipment provided by FH, our students of Gastronomy, Hospitality Management, and Nutrition have had the opportunity to develop their practical knowledge and professional skills in an environment that reflects the highest standards of the modern hospitality industry. This has enabled them to gain valuable hands-on experience, prepare successfully for the labour market, and achieve outstanding results at numerous national and international culinary competitions, bringing home medals and prestigious awards.

The support of La Fondation pour la Formation Hôtelière represents much more than an investment in equipment—it is an investment in education, innovation, and the future generation of professionals who will shape the fields of gastronomy and hospitality.

As our students now begin their well-deserved summer break and professional internships, they will continue to build on the knowledge and skills acquired in our laboratory through real-world experience. We look forward to welcoming them back in the new academic year, inspired by new ideas, ready for new challenges, and eager to achieve even greater success.

Thank you, La Fondation pour la Formation Hôtelière, for your trust, partnership, and unwavering support for our faculty and our students.

Faculty of Sciences, UNS, Novi Sad

Congratulations to Zane Saukāne & Artūrs Homins from the Riga Technical School of Tourism and Creative Industries, Latvia who scooped the best presentation award for their paper on: “Generation Z and Employee Retention: The Impact of Work Culture in Hospitality and Tourism Sectors in Latvia” awarded 23 May 2026 at the 24th Fondation Conference 'Hospitality Reimagined: International Conference on Trends, Challenges & Solutions' hosted by the Vocational College of Hospitality & Tourism - VSGT Maribor, Slovenia on 20-24 May.

International Hospitality Webinars Bring Together Nearly 300 Participants from Ukraine

On 10 and 12 June 2026, La Fondation pour la Formation Hôtelière proudly supported and sponsored two international webinars hosted by Odesa National University of Technology, Ukraine.

The webinars were delivered by Dr Alma Zhilla and focused on some of the most important contemporary trends shaping the hospitality industry, including artificial intelligence, automation, robotics, storytelling and guest experience management.

The first webinar, “Hospitality 5.0: Robots and Automation for Personalised Guest Experiences”, explored the growing role of technology and artificial intelligence in hospitality operations and service delivery. The second webinar, “Storytelling and Experiential Luxury in Hospitality”, examined how storytelling can strengthen guest engagement, hospitality marketing and luxury service design.

Together, the two events attracted almost 300 participants from Ukraine, including educators, students and hospitality professionals.
Participants represented dozens of educational institutions and hospitality organisations, creating a valuable international platform for knowledge exchange and professional development.

The webinars received exceptionally positive feedback from attendees, who praised the relevance of the topics, the practical examples, the engaging presentation style and the opportunity to explore innovative approaches to hospitality education and practice.

La Fondation pour la Formation Hôtelière is delighted to continue supporting international educational initiatives that foster innovation, professional development and collaboration within the global hospitality community.

The Foundation extends its sincere thanks to Dr Alma Zhilla for her contribution and professional delivery of both webinars, Odesa National University of Technology for its assistance in the organisation, Dr Kateryna Fedosova for moderation and coordination, Dr Elizabeth Ineson for her guidance and support and all participants for contributing to the success of these events.

International Seminar on Menu Engineering and Restaurant Innovation Held in Prešov, Slovakia

On 8 June 2026, La Fondation pour la Formation Hôtelière sponsored an international seminar delivered by Dr Kateryna Fedosova at the University of Prešov, Slovakia. The event brought together hospitality professionals, educators and students to explore contemporary approaches to restaurant management, menu engineering and food design.

The seminar, entitled “Development of an Effective Restaurant Menu. Menu Engineering. Trends in Restaurant Business and Food Design”, focused on practical tools that help hospitality businesses improve profitability, optimise menu performance and respond to changing consumer expectations. Participants discussed menu planning, pricing strategies, customer decision-making, food presentation and current trends shaping the restaurant industry.

The event was attended by hospitality managers, restaurant owners, educators, researchers and students representing educational institutions and hospitality businesses. The combination of academic and industry perspectives created valuable opportunities for professional dialogue and knowledge exchange.

Feedback from participants was overwhelmingly positive, with all respondents confirming that the seminar met their expectations. Attendees particularly appreciated the practical examples, industry case studies and menu engineering techniques that could be directly applied in both hospitality operations and educational activities.

La Fondation pour la Formation Hôtelière is pleased to support initiatives that strengthen the connection between hospitality education and industry practice while encouraging international cooperation and professional development.

Special thanks are extended to Dr Kateryna Fedosova for delivering the seminar and sharing her expertise, to Dr Elizabeth Ineson for her continued guidance and support, to the University of Prešov and the Department of Tourism and Hotel Management for their excellent organisation and hospitality and to all participants whose engagement and contributions helped make the event a success.

Enjoying some of the sites of Maribor and social activities whilst at the 24th Fondation Conference hosted by the Vocational College of Hospitality & Tourism - VSGT Maribor, Slovenia on 20-24 May. Great memories.

The 24th Fondation Conference was hosted by the Vocational College of Hospitality & Tourism - VSGT Maribor, Slovenia on 20-24 May.

The title 'Hospitality Reimagined: International Conference on Trends, Challenges & Solutions' embraced the style, elegance and mystery that encompass the world of James Bond. They challenged the conference delegates - FH partner representatives from different countries and guests - to confront and find solutions to the many headwinds that are faced by hospitality and tourism today.

The creativity and professionalism shown by the team and students at VSGT Maribor from start to finish created a world class and unforgettable experience for all.

New Hospitality Service Laboratory Opened at Odesa National University of Technology

We are delighted to announce the opening of a new Hospitality Service Laboratory at Odesa National University of Technology for students of the Hotel and Restaurant Business programme.

The laboratory was established with the generous support of Fondation pour la Formation Hôtelière (FFH), whose grant funding made it possible to purchase modern furniture, tables, chairs, storage units, a large TV panel, computer equipment and other resources necessary for practical training.

In addition, Odesa National University of Technology contributed its own funding to equip the laboratory with a lounge area and a hotel-style bed setup, creating a realistic environment that simulates a guest room.

The new facility will allow students to gain hands-on experience in housekeeping operations, room preparation, service standards and other essential aspects of hotel management. By combining theoretical knowledge with practical training, students will be better prepared for careers in the hospitality industry.

We would also like to express our sincere gratitude to Fondation pour la Formation Hôtelière for its long-standing support. For more than 15 years, the Foundation has been helping Odesa National University of Technology strengthen its educational infrastructure and improve learning opportunities for students.

Thanks to this continued partnership, the Department of Tourism and Hotel and Restaurant Business has developed one of the strongest and best-equipped educational environments in Ukraine, providing students with access to modern facilities that meet the expectations of today's hospitality industry.

This new laboratory is another important step in preparing highly qualified hospitality professionals and demonstrates the value of international cooperation in higher education.

We sincerely thank Fondation pour la Formation Hôtelière for its trust, commitment and ongoing support of hospitality education in Ukraine.