What people are saying about the inaugural Young Hoteliers Academy.
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Voices of Support
“I am very excited to see the launch of this new program! Complete with access to industry leaders, project based learning, and immersive fieldwork, this is an innovative, and intimate learning experience. I’m looking forward to promoting this program to our culinary and hospitality students.”
Teren Shaffer, President & CEO, Orange County School of the Arts #1 High School in Los Angeles
“As a former Assistant Dean of Admissions, experiential learning programs like this are an opportunity for candidates to stand out and demonstrate passion and drive.”
Rebekah Lewin, Asst. Dean of Strategic Partnerships, University of Rochester Top 50 University in the United States
“Food and beverage is at the heart of hospitality, and we’re proud to give students a behind-the-scenes look at how we craft innovative dining and nightlife experiences at the West Hollywood EDITION.”
Robert Thomas, General Manager, The West Hollywood EDITION
“We’re honored to welcome these future hospitality leaders and provide an inside look at the operations that make the Viceroy Santa Monica a leader in lifestyle luxury hospitality.”
Diyami Gonsalves, Director of Operations, Viceroy Santa Monica
“This is the program I wish I’d had as a teenager. It’s a true accelerator for young people passionate about hospitality—offering the connections, experiences, and peer community they need to get a head start. I’m proud to support it through my own boutique hotels.”
Eric Meyer, Guest Lecturer, Kellogg School of Management & CEO, Mclean Meyer #2 Business School in United States
“One of the first summer programs to introduce high school students directly to the business of hospitality. Part college-prep seminar, part academic classroom, and part behind-the-scenes immersion in luxury hotels, the Young Hoteliers Academy blends theory with practice in a way few high school programs attempt.”
USA Today
“With access to LA’s hospitality heavyweights, behind-the-scenes industry exposure, and the energy of a world-class city, the Young Hoteliers Academy sets a new standard for what a summer program can deliver.”
LA Weekly