Meliá and Les Roches Partner in Marbella to Train Future Talent for the Hotel Chain

The hotel group Meliá Hotels International has signed a collaboration agreement with the Les Roches School of Hotel Management in Marbella to attract and train the talent that will lead the future of the chain, with a specific program that will allow students to do internships at the brand's hotels and a minimum employment commitment of 3 years, as reported by both companies this Wednesday.

Therefore, Les Roches will design a curriculum to adapt its Bachelor of Science in International Hotel Management and Tourism Businesses and its postgraduate and master's programs to the DNA of Meliá, with the goal of identifying international talent and facilitating their job placement in one of the most prestigious chains in the sector.

As specified, students who join the program 'Meliá Future Talent' after the admission and selection process, will be trained under the academic excellence methodology of Les Roches. During their training, they will temporarily separate from the general group to take specific Meliá content and a specialization in the corresponding academic semester.

Throughout the course, the program's students (BSc, postgraduate, and master's) will perform all their internships exclusively at Meliá hotel establishments around the world, and upon completion, they will be able to acquire an employment commitment with Meliá Hotels International for a minimum period of three years, both companies stated in a press release.

The CEO of Les Roches, Carlos Díez de la Lastra, highlighted that “our strategic alliance with Meliá Hotels International represents a milestone that opens a new scenario of collaboration between academic institutions and companies committed to anticipating the capture of the best talent.”

“We are proud to offer a pioneering model that anticipates market needs, guarantees a constant flow of highly trained professionals, and opens new avenues for collaboration that consolidate hospitality as a profession of the future,” said Díez.

At the same time, he pointed out that “having a global benchmark like Meliá shows that companies are increasingly aware of the added value that training brings to their strategy. Having prepared teams drives innovation, efficiency, and productivity necessary to lead the transformation of our sector.”

For his part, the president and CEO of Meliá Hotels International, Gabriel Escarrer Jaume, indicated that “this agreement will allow us to benefit from a new generation of talent, trained in excellence and tailored to our strategic needs, with a global mindset essential in today's hotel sector. Thanks to the collaboration with Les Roches, we reinforce our ability to attract and retain professionals who will mark the future of Meliá.”

In line with its strategic growth plan, Meliá Hotels International will determine together with Les Roches the profiles, nationalities, and priority countries for the program, whose global talent capture will be facilitated by the school's admissions network, present in over 100 countries.

Shared values and commitment

Meliá Hotels International and Les Roches have emphasized that this alliance is based on shared values of "integrity, sustainability, respect, and commitment to the essence of hospitality," supporting the agreement on the ethical principles of both institutions and their commitment to "diversity, inclusion, and responsible leadership within the global hotel industry."

Training at the core of business strategy

The program, jointly developed by Meliá Hotels International and Les Roches, will have the official accreditations of the Swiss Accreditation Council and the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), which endorse the rest of the training center's programs. This dual accreditation reflects their commitment to academic excellence and the ability to meet the most demanding international standards in education.