Escola d'Hoteleria de les Illes Balears

What Escola d'Hoteleria de les Illes Balears does

Escola d'Hoteleria de les Illes Balears (EHIB) is a public consortium (Consorci Escola d'Hotelería de les Illes Balears) founded in 1995 and jointly governed by the Govern de les Illes Balears and the Universitat de les Illes Balears (UIB). Operating as a public-instrumental entity under Ley 7/2010, EHIB delivers vocational and university-level hospitality training from a 15,000 m2 campus on the UIB site in Palma de Mallorca, with an affiliated branch in Eivissa (Ibiza). The portfolio spans the Grado en Dirección Hotelera (university degree), three intermediate/higher vocational cycles (cuisine, restaurant service, accommodation management), specialist programs (Alta Cocina, Sumiller), continuing education, and professional training-for-employment courses. Practical training is delivered through two operational training restaurants (Miramar, Malvasía), themed buffets, a 144-seat auditorium, demonstration kitchens with live-streaming capability, and a RIES-registered food microbiology laboratory.

Revenue derives from four streams: tuition and educational program fees (not publicly disclosed), facility rental (auditorium at €968/day, Aula Magna at €1,634/day, demonstration kitchens at €811/day), training restaurant and catering sales (€11.50–€33 per person), and corporate internship/job placement services via the EHIB Empresa platform (119 active listings). The school is supplemented by public funding, most recently a €4,408,556.77 sustainable tourism tax transfer approved in January 2025 for kitchen modernization, and is integrated into Erasmus mobility networks with universities in at least six European countries plus bilateral agreements in China and a multilateral training collaboration in the Dominican Republic (INFOTEP, INVEROTEL, ASHONAHORES). Day-to-day go-to-market is community- and event-led, relying on open days, on-campus information sessions, and an active Instagram/Facebook presence rather than paid acquisition.

The school's economic model is anchored in the Balearic tourism sector — the leading industry of the autonomous community — which functions as a single named strategic customer account. Management is led by Directora Gerente Maria Tugores Ques (appointed September 2015), a labor and tourism economist from UIB, supported by heads of department for Cocina, Restauración, and Alojamiento y Relaciones Externas. There is no AI/ML product layer; the technology stack consists of physical training infrastructure, audiovisual systems, and a specialized food-safety lab rather than software platforms.

Name

Escola d'Hoteleria de les Illes Balears

Legal name

CONSORCI ESCOLA D´HOTELERIA DE LES ILLES BALEARS

Website

https://ehib.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Public consortium founded in 1995 jointly by the Govern de les Illes Balears and the Universitat de les Illes Balears, delivering university degrees, vocational training, and continuing education in hospitality, culinary arts, and hotel management from a Palma campus and an Ibiza branch, serving students, hospitality professionals, and corporate event clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospitality Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Hospitality, Tourism & Sports Management Schools (within Business Schools) (EDAHAHAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

EHS Training, Competency & Culture Programs (BPAHAJAL), On-Ground Orientation, Travel, Transfers & Logistics Support (EDAIAHAL)

Keywords

• Hospitality education
• Hotel management training
• Culinary arts programs
• Vocational training tourism
• Sommelier certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Palma

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Educational Programs: Revenue from degree programs, vocational training courses, professional certifications (Sumiller), and continuing education courses for hospitality professionals
2. Space Rental Services: Rental of auditorium, classrooms, meeting rooms, demonstration kitchens, and event spaces to external parties for conferences, seminars, and events
3. Restaurant and Catering Services: Revenue from restaurant operations including Miramar Restaurant, Malvasía Restaurant, themed buffets, and catering services for events
4. Job Placement Services: Connecting students with internship and job opportunities in the hospitality sector through the EHIB Empresa platform

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Escola d'Hoteleria de les Illes Balears (EHIB) is a public hospitality and tourism education institution that delivers university degrees, vocational training cycles, and specialist certifications in hotel management, culinary arts, and restaurant services. The school operates on-campus training restaurants and demonstration kitchens, and offers continuing education, professional training for employment, event space rental, and international mobility programs through Erasmus and bilateral university partnerships.

Product overview

Escola d'Hoteleria de les Illes Balears (EHIB) is a vocational and university-level hospitality and gastronomy training institution offering a multi-level educational portfolio centered around four pillars: proprietary degree and vocational programs, professional training for employment, continuing education courses, and enterprise internships. Core academic offerings include the Grado en Dirección Hotelera (university degree), three intermediate/higher vocational cycles (Técnico en Cocina y Gastronomía, Técnico en Servicios de Restauración, Técnico Superior en Gestión de Alojamientos Turísticos), and four specialist programs (Especialista en Alta Cocina, Especialista en Servicios de Cocina y Restauración, Sumiller, and continuing education). The institution operates as both an educational center and a functional hospitality operation, featuring training restaurants (Restaurante Miramar, Buffets temáticos), demonstration kitchens, event space rental, and international mobility programs through Erasmus and bilateral agreements with universities in China, France, and the Netherlands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Grado en Dirección Hotelera (Degree in Hotel Management) University degree program that trains students to lead hotels and resorts globally, with a focus on management and strategy. Delivered at the Palma campus in partnership with the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB) through EUHIB.
• Técnico Superior en Gestión de Alojamientos Turísticos Higher-level vocational training cycle developing the key skills to efficiently and effectively manage tourist accommodations. Targets students pursuing careers in accommodation management.
• Técnico en Cocina y Gastronomía Intermediate-level vocational training cycle in cooking and gastronomy, developing practical culinary skills for entry-level kitchen roles.
• Técnico en Servicios de Restauración Intermediate-level vocational training in restaurant services, preparing students for service roles in restaurants and food service operations.
• Especialista en Servicios de Cocina y Restauración Specialist program in kitchen and restaurant services for working professionals seeking advanced operational training in hospitality service.
• Especialista en Alta Cocina Specialist program mastering advanced culinary techniques and exploring new trends in international gastronomy. Targets chefs and culinary professionals seeking advanced skills.
• Sumiller (Sommelier Certification)

Quantifiable outcome

• International mobility and exchange programs with partner universities in 6+ countries
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• Govern de les Illes BalearscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1995Government of the Balearic Islands co-founded the school in 1995 and continues to provide funding and institutional support. The school operates as a consortium entity under government oversight.
• Universitat de les Illes Balears (UIB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1995University of the Balearic Islands partnered with the government to establish EHIB. The school is located on the UIB campus and collaborates on academic programs including the Degree in Hotel Management.
• Saxion University of Applied Sciences (Netherlands)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus partner university for student exchanges and academic mobility in hospitality studies
• SHR Berlin University of Applied Sciences (Germany)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus partner university for student exchanges in hospitality and tourism
• Vives University of Applied Sciences (Belgium)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus partner for student mobility in hospitality studies
• Higher Hotel Institute CypruscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus partner for international academic exchanges
• Université d'Angers (France)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus partner university for hospitality education exchanges
• Escola Superior de Hotelaria e Turismo do Estoril (Portugal)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus partner for hospitality and tourism student exchanges
• Universidad de Ningbo (China)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerBilateral agreement for academic exchange and collaboration in hospitality education
• Zhejiang Commercial Vocational and Technical College (China)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing specialized hospitality training access and exchange opportunities in China
• Asociación de Cocineros ChinosstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration since 2019 facilitating culinary knowledge exchange between Chinese and Spanish chefs and students through workshops and gastronomic activities
• EHIB EivissacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated campus in Ibiza (Eivissa) extending EHIB hospitality education to the island
• INFOTEP (Dominican Republic)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration in the framework of agreement between Govern Balear, EHIB, INFOTEP, INVEROTEL and ASHONAHORES for hospitality training in the Dominican Republic
• INVEROTEL (Dominican Republic)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Dominican Republic hospitality training collaboration including conferences and masterclasses
• ASHONAHORES (Dominican Republic)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Dominican Republic hospitality training collaboration

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Universitat de les Illes Balears (UIB): UIB is EHIB's co-founding parent and the university through which the Grado en Dirección Hotelera is delivered. It is the consortium partner and academic credentialing institution, not a competitor, but a key ecosystem participant.

Broad incumbents

• EHL Group (École hôtelière de Lausanne): EHL is the global benchmark hospitality school, offering university degrees and executive education in hotel management and culinary arts. While at a vastly larger scale and global brand, it competes for the same student segment interested in top-tier hospitality credentials.
• SHMS - Swiss Hotel Management School: SHMS is a Swiss hospitality school offering bachelor's and master's programs in hotel and hospitality management, including culinary specialization. It competes for international students considering European hospitality schools.
• Vatel Hotel & Tourism Business School: Vatel is an international hospitality management school with campuses across Europe and beyond, offering degree and vocational programs in hotel and tourism management. Comparable academic portfolio to EHIB, with broader geographic reach.
• Les Roches International School of Hospitality: Les Roches is a Swiss-based global hospitality school offering bachelor's, master's, and vocational programs in hotel management and culinary arts. It is a broad incumbent competitor for international students who might otherwise consider EHIB.

Direct peers

• Escola Superior de Hotelaria e Turismo do Estoril (ESHTE): ESHTE is a Portuguese state hospitality and tourism school, and is explicitly an EHIB Erasmus partner. Both institutions deliver university degrees, vocational cycles, and continuing education in hotel management and tourism, making them closely comparable public-sector peers.
• Basque Culinary Center: Basque Culinary Center is a leading Spanish culinary and hospitality education institution offering degree programs, vocational training, and applied research. Comparable to EHIB in its culinary focus and integrated academic-industry model.
• Hotelmanagement School Maastricht: Hotelmanagement School Maastricht is a Dutch hospitality school offering bachelor's programs combining academic study with practical training in a training hotel. Comparable to EHIB in its blend of classroom learning and operational practice.
• Saxion University of Applied Sciences: Saxion is a Dutch university of applied sciences with a hospitality management program and is an explicit EHIB Erasmus partner. Both institutions deliver applied hospitality education with international exchange, making them direct academic peers.
• CETT - Centre d'Estudis Turístics i d'Hoteleria: CETT is a Barcelona-based hospitality and tourism school (part of Universitat de Barcelona) offering university degrees, vocational training, and continuing education across hotel management, culinary arts, and tourism — directly comparable to EHIB's academic portfolio and multi-pillar structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/68219876207
• Instagraminstagram.com/escola_hoteleria_illes_balears
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/escola-d'hoteleria-de-les-illes-balears

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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