Indian School of Hospitality (ISH) and ICEX Spain Trade and Investment have formed a strategic partnership to enhance hospitality education and celebrate gastronomy. The partnership was announced through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the two institutions.
ICEX Spain Trade and Investment, a prominent entity under the Spanish Ministry of Industry, Tourism, and Trade, focuses on promoting Spanish businesses and culture globally. The Indian School of Hospitality (ISH) is a higher education institution that aims to reimagine hospitality education.
The collaboration between ISH and ICEX aims to explore various areas of cooperation, including hospitality education, gastronomy and cultural exchange. The partnership will offer immersive programs on Spanish gastronomy, foods, and wines, including tastings and presentations of Spanish pantry products.
Also, dedicated training programs will be developed to provide in-depth knowledge and skills in Spanish gastronomy, wines, and food history to the faculty and students of ISH.
Additionally, ISH will promote ICEX programs and initiatives among its alumni, creating opportunities for hospitality professionals to engage with ICEX. The Economic and Commercial Office of the Embassy of Spain in New Delhi will also consider incorporating ISH’s culinary expertise in crafting authentic Indian culinary experiences at events, thereby blending Indian and Spanish cultures.
The collaboration between ISH and ICEX will also enrich the curriculum at ISH and expose students and faculty to global best practices in hospitality and culinary arts, according to an official statement. It will facilitate cultural exchange between India and Spain and promote cross-border trade and investment in the hospitality and gastronomic sector.
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ISH alumni will in addition benefit from enhanced access to international opportunities through ICEX’s extensive network.Kunal Vasudeva, Co-founder & Chief Operating Officer of ISH, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, emphasising its role in empowering students with a blend of heritage and global acumen. The collaboration represents a fusion of cultures and an academic renaissance, providing students with a harmonious education that bridges traditions and innovations, he said.
“This partnership with ISH marks a transformative journey with the Indian School of Hospitality (ISH) and opens new avenues for Spanish gastronomy in India. This collaboration will allow ISH students, who are destined to occupy leading positions in the gastronomic and hospitality sector in India and the world, to become ambassadors of Spanish gastronomy with a multiplier effect in the future. This long-term project aims to establish a solid and fruitful relationship with the ISH,” stated Lucía Paternina Torme, Chief Economic and Commercial Counsellor, Embassy of Spain in New Delhi.
As part of Sommet Education‘s global network, ISH also offers degree, diploma, and certificate programs in Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts. Its culinary program operates in collaboration with École Ducasse, while the hospitality management program is offered in alliance with Les Roches, a renowned hospitality business school.
