Excelia Hotel & Tourism School, a major player in tourism education, has launched its innovative Inspirations series. This unique initiative offers students the chance to discover the exciting world of tourism through captivating, hands-on masterclasses.
What is Excelia’s Inspirations series?
The ‘Inspirations’ series is much more than just an educational programme. It’s a series of half-day masterclasses led by leading industry professionals. Each session examines a topical operational challenge at the heart of the tourism industry. The industry professionals, experts in their fields, share their experience and knowledge with the students, giving them a practical and relevant insight into the tourism industry.
These operational challenges are then transformed into practical exercises:
- Creation of advertising slogans to promote destinations
- Development of marketing strategies for regions
- Analysis of key elements for delivering an unforgettable customer experience
- Reflection on the hybridisation of tourism activities and the concept of ‘Retailtainment’ (retailing + entertainment)
These masterclasses enable students to grasp the concepts through fun, interactive activities, whilst developing skills directly relevant to their future career.
Tourism experts delivering exclusive masterclasses
Each year, the Inspirations series begins with an inaugural lecture given by an influential figure from the tourism industry. This unique moment gives students the chance to discover leaders who have left their mark on the sector through their vision and audacity.
Dominique Thillaud, CEO of Compagnie des Alpes, kicked off the very first talk sharing his passion and expertise on the major issues facing sustainable tourism and theme parks. This year it was Olivier Garaïalde, CEO of Center Parcs Europe, who spoke about the challenges of family tourism and immersive holidays surrounded by nature.
But that’s not all! Among the regular speakers throughout the year, we have Dominique Hummel, Chairman of the Excelia Hotel & Tourism School Strategic Advisory Board and former Chairman of the Futuroscope Board, who shares his unique experience in managing flagship theme parks; we also have Christelle Chassagne, President of the Comité Régional du Tourisme New Aquitaine, who offers an insight into her strategic vision for the region’s development.
Why choose to study at Excelia?
With this Inspirations series, Excelia Hotel & Tourism School proves its desire to not only educate students, but to prepare them to become the future actors in the tourism industry. By giving them opportunities to meet renowned experts and by offering practical experiences, the school ensures that students receive dynamic, enriching education that is in tune with the realities of the sector.
If you’re a student looking for a future in a booming sector, where people and creativity are at the heart of every project, Excelia Hotel & Tourism School is for you! Join a school that combines academic excellence and experiential learning to shape the tourism leaders of tomorrow.
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