News from Vatel Bordeaux
In 2014, Bordeaux was the first city in France to obtain “Destination for All” certification, which acknowledges and promotes areas that provide access to tourist venues for people with mental and physical disabilities. With the same aim in mind, Vatel has committed to provide its future clients with a high-quality welcome, accessibility and information by […]
Château Carbonnieux, an exceptional wine for our first group of MBA graduates majoring in Wine & Spirits On 9 July 2015, the graduation ceremony for our first MBA class majoring in Wine & Spirits Management was held at Château Carbonnieux, which produces a Grand Cru Classé Pessac-Léognan. It was an immense honour for […]
Graduation Ceremony for the 2015 Bachelor students at Château Siran, the celebrated wine estate of Margaux The graduation ceremony was held on Tuesday, the 9th of June at the magnificent Château SIRAN, a property which has been owned by the MIAILHE family for 5 generations : 150 years have passed since the […]
The 2015 graduation ceremony took place at the Dauzac Château one of the “Grand Cru Classé” of Margaux. The graduation ceremony was held on May the 6th in one of the oldest wine making Château in the Medoc; “Château Dauzac”. Since 1988, it’s the MAIF -mutual insurance company- that owns the Château. After […]
On 14 January, Anthony Torkington, Managing Director of the Saint-James in Bouliac (member of the Relais et Châteaux association), spoke to our 1st year students undertaking the International MBA course. As a hospitality professional recognised for his understanding of the international luxury hotel market, he began by describing his own professional background, from his […]
As part of their MBA International Hotel Management course, Vatel’s two first year classes each spent an afternoon visiting Darwin Eco-System, an innovative and environmentally-committed centre in Bordeaux. Our students were accompanied by their teacher Michel Londeix who, being a tenant on the premises, was able to underline the management issues involved in the running […]
Vatel Bordeaux’s first year International MBA students recently visited the Burdigala Hotel, which was the first hotel in Bordeaux to be awarded 5 star status. Our students were welcomed by the hotel’s owner and director, Thierry Gaillac. They were given VIP treatment and ‘backstage’ tour of the hotel. This « URBAN CHIC » establishment comprises […]
In a few day’s time, our 1st year Bachelor students, who started in September, will be leaving to begin a 4-month practical internship. More and more of our students are choosing « mountain palaces » over « tropical resorts ». In fact 80% of them are about to begin the winter season in […]
The Club Pernod in Bordeaux, located in the heart of the Cité Mondiale, has a partnership agreement with Vatel Every year. Three students chosen from the M2 and Master preparatory class were privileged to receive practical training in event management in this venue devoted to enhancing the group’s image and promoting their brands. The Club […]
Our students had the opportunity to visit an establishment that is unusual not only because of its original decoration, but also its “off-the-wall” philosophy. The Bordeaux Mama Shelter (the 5th one in the chain) opened on 7 November 2013. After two years of renovation, the result is both trendy and inspired. The unusual decor featuring a […]