Last week, around 75 students from Hotel Management School Leeuwarden went on an educational field trip to Amsterdam. In groups, they visited leading partner companies, including De L’Europe, Scheepvaartmuseum, The July, Rosewood, Westweelde, DoubleTree by Hilton, De Hallen Studio’s, Krasnapolsky, Jakarta, Pestana, Rijksmuseum, Hotel V, W Hotel, Conservatorium Hotel, and Younique Concepts – Pesca.
The programme offered an exclusive behind-the-scenes look, conversations with industry professionals, and insights into internship and career opportunities. Students experienced first-hand how hospitality, guest experience, and entrepreneurship come together in practice – a perfect bridge between theory and the real world.
Our base for the trip was the Leonardo Royal Hotel Amsterdam, where we enjoyed their excellent hospitality. Here we also attended an inspiring presentation by alumnus Robbert Swart, General Manager of the Leonardo Hotel Amsterdam Rembrandtpark.
The agenda also included the Horecava, the Netherlands’ largest hospitality trade fair, and the HotelloTOP Year Event, where students explored trends, networked with alumni and professionals, and celebrated the Hotello DNA!
We extend our sincere thanks to all our partner companies for their warm hospitality and engagement. Thanks to you, our students gained an inspiring look into their future professional field.
