QE2 Hospitality Academy, the region’s cruise liner-based hospitality training institution, has announced its participation in Future Hospitality Summit World 2025 (FHS World 2025).
Organised by THE BENCH under the patronage
of the UAE Ministry of Economy, the event will take place from October 27 to
29, 2025, at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, under the theme “Where Vision Leads,
Investment Follows.”
The event provides an essential forum for
global decision-makers and innovators shaping the future of hospitality.
As part of the summit’s official programme, Patrick
Coodien, Director of QE2 Hospitality Academy, will deliver a featured address
during the Academy’s session titled “From Challenge to Solution: Hospitality
Workforce Sprint,” scheduled for Tuesday, October 28, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
in the Murjaan Room.
This
interactive session will focus on the urgent need to rethink and redesign
hospitality workforce strategies in light of evolving industry demands,
emerging technologies, and shifting expectations of both employers and talent.
Drawing from his deep experience in
hospitality education and vocational training, Coodien will explore key themes
such as talent shortages, upskilling, international standards, and the critical
importance of industry-academia collaboration.
He will also share insights into how
institutions like QE2 Hospitality Academy are addressing these challenges
through immersive learning, industry partnerships, and a curriculum designed to
bridge the gap between academic theory and operational excellence.
The session aims to spark actionable
dialogue and showcase practical models that can be adapted across global
hospitality markets, particularly in fast-growing regions like the Middle East.
Coodien will be joined by leading experts
including Bertrand Audrin, Professor and Human Capital Specialist at EHL
Hospitality Business School; Jeff Strachan, AVP Business Operations at Dubai
College of Tourism; Roland Hancock, Partner, Education and Skills Leader and
Chief Sustainability Officer at PwC Middle East; Dr. Achim Schmitt, Dean at EHL
Hospitality Business School; and Markus Venzin, CEO of EHL Group.
Speaking ahead of the event, Coodien highlighted the Academy’s mission and the importance of its participation at FHS: “As a proud participant at FHS World 2025, QE2 Hospitality Academy is honored to connect with global pioneers, investors, and visionaries shaping the next era of hospitality. Our session focuses on addressing workforce challenges and reflects our ongoing mission to equip students with the skills, mindset, and global recognition they need to thrive. This summit provides an invaluable opportunity to exchange knowledge, foster innovation, and reaffirm Dubai’s leadership in hospitality education and excellence.” -TradeArabia News Service