Hotel Management School Leeuwarden

Where the hospitality industry and professional education come together.

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IndustryA former prison, a hostel and a brewery became a testing ground for new hospitality ideas
11/09/2026

A former prison, a hostel and a brewery became a testing ground for new hospitality ideas

Last week, Leeuwarden’s historic Blokhuispoort became the setting for a Living Lab on place-based hospitality experiences. As part of the Erasmus+ Food Eco-Culture Education project, students from the Minor Alternative…
Estelle Almasan
Professorship International Hospitality EducationResearchWebinar – Design-Based Learning in Hospitality Education: A Future Perspective and Practical Guide
09/09/2026

Webinar – Design-Based Learning in Hospitality Education: A Future Perspective and Practical Guide

Design-Based Learning in Hospitality Education: A Future Perspective and Practical Guide  Join us for Design-Based Learning in Hospitality Education: A Future Perspective and Practical Guide, a webinar and book launch…
Estelle Almasan

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Studying with the workplace as the main base.

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Study

programmes

We offer study programmes for students at all levels: from recent high school graduates to experienced professionals. You are more than welcome at our open days in Leeuwarden or Emmen, to get a taste of the atmosphere and to learn all about our programmes.

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Magazine

Learn more about ‘Creating whats next’. Order your free Outstending magazine for Alumni and Industry.

You can check the online version of the magazine here: Outstending #1 2022, Outstending #2 2023, Outstending #3 2024 or Outstending #4 2025

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Design

Based Education

We believe that new times call for new solutions. That is why we offer an innovative form of education, placing the industry at the heart of our learning programmes: Design Based Education (DBE).

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Industry

Relations

Our Industry Office is your gateway to the next generation of hospitality talent. The team has a simple mission: placing the industry at the heart of our learning programmes and strengthening our connection with the world. They are continuously looking for new ways to co-create. Curious?

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Shared passion,

same education

Our alumni community shows the value of a network of like minded Hotello’s, and after more than 37 years, the community continues to grow. Are you looking to…

  • Expand your professional network
  • Stay in touch with fellow alumni
  • Keep track of alumni news and events
  • Explore career opportunities
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Research

If you want to be the most progressive and innovative hotel management school, you have to dare to look ahead. Our Academy of International Hospitality Research provides insights about developments that impact the industry, and contributes to improving education in hospitality.

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What people say about us

”Many (ex) students now work in key positions within the organization of Leonardo & Apollo Hotels. Often started as a trainee and progressed to middle management positions and as GM. It is precisely the cooperation and involvement on both sides that make us happy to work with NHL Stenden and its students.

Alexander KluitManaging Director – Leonardo Hotels Benelux

”Hotel Management School NHL Stenden students & alumni can be defined by their humbleness, eagerness and gratitude to develop themselves in any type of industry and/or company structure/size/environment. For this reason we’re always keen to bring them into our ever growing Hilton organization.

Björn OlthofDirector Recruitment Operations EMEA – Hilton

”I enjoy working with HMS NHLS Stenden as the collaboration with both faculty members and students is a professional one. The students are eager, respectful, and up-to-date regarding the latest trends in the hospitality industry.

Tanya van der HeijdenTalent, Learning and Development Manager Northern Europe – NH Hotel Group

”Working with Hotel Management School NHL Stenden over the years has been a bliss. Their thorough evaluation process to identify the best candidates for the Revenue Management internship position has ensured we always work with the most driven and like-minded students.

Emille DaniaSenior Revenue Manager – Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba

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