HOTEL SCHOOL Hotel Management College

What HOTEL SCHOOL Hotel Management College does

HOTEL SCHOOL Hotel Management College (SIA "HOTEL SCHOOL" Viesnīcu biznesa koledža) is a private higher and vocational education institution headquartered at Smilšu iela 3 in Riga's historic Old Town, operating since 2012 as a Pearson BTEC Approved Centre and accredited as a Latvian higher education institution since October 1, 2020. The institution delivers hospitality, culinary arts, and business programmes across dual Latvian (LKI/EQF) and British (BTEC Pearson/Ofqual) accreditation frameworks, serving recent high school graduates, international students (notably from CIS countries), career changers, and adult learners. The core portfolio comprises one Latvian short-cycle higher education programme (Hotel Operations Management, LKI 5), three BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diplomas in Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts Management, and Business, three vocational programmes (LKI 3–4) in hospitality service and cookery, and supplementary adult language courses in Italian and English for tourism.

The college runs a Moodle-based e-learning environment (e-hotelschool.lv), an on-site professional training kitchen and fine dining restaurant, and integrates hotel management software training into its curriculum. A defining feature is the integration of paid internship placements at 4–5 star hotels across 5+ European countries (Italy, Greece, Spain, Germany, and others) with stipends reportedly up to €1,000–€2,000/month. Revenue is generated primarily through tuition fees ranging from €1,500 to €5,000 per year depending on programme tier and EU/non-EU status, supplemented by rental income from HOTEL SCHOOL Apartments (€280–€400/month per student), adult language courses (€300/course), and Erasmus+ project funding. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via a multilingual website (Latvian, English, Russian), open door days, social media, and international education agent networks, with student intakes in September and February. The institution reports 100% graduate employment in hospitality-related industries based on a 2023 graduate survey, and is led by Director Jūlija Pasnaka and Council Chair Olga Zvereva.

Name

HOTEL SCHOOL Hotel Management College

Legal name

SIA "HOTEL SCHOOL" Viesnīcu biznesa koledža

Website

https://hotelschool.lv

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HOTEL SCHOOL Hotel Management College is a private Riga-based education institution delivering accredited Latvian and British (BTEC Pearson) hospitality, culinary arts, and business programmes to high school graduates, international students, and adult learners via direct enrollment, with paid European hotel internships as a core differentiator.

Ownership category

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Product category

Hospitality Management Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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PRIMARYEDAHAHAL

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

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Business Schools & Management Institutes

SECONDARYEDAIALAB

Student Residence Halls & Dormitory Management (On-/Near-Campus)

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/Study Abroad Housing & Accommodation Services

Keywords

• Hospitality management education
• Culinary arts training
• Vocational higher education
• BTEC recognized programs
• Hotel operations courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Riga

HQ country

Latvia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Training Fees: Primary revenue stream from tuition fees charged across multiple program tiers. Higher education programs range from €2,500–€5,000/year depending on program and EU/non-EU status. Professional education programs range from €1,500–€3,500/year. Additional fees include a €500 registration fee for BTEC programs.
2. Student Accommodation Services: HOTEL SCHOOL Apartments generate rental income from students. Options include shared rooms at €280–€300/month and single rooms at €400/month, with utilities, cleaning, and internet included in the price.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

HOTEL SCHOOL Hotel Management College is a private educational institution offering accredited higher education and vocational programs in hospitality management, culinary arts, and business, awarding both Latvian (LKI/EQF) and UK Pearson BTEC Level 5 qualifications. Its offerings include a 2.5-year short-cycle higher education programme in Hotel Operations Management, BTEC Higher National Diplomas in Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts Management, and Business, plus vocational programmes in hospitality service and cookery, all incorporating mandatory paid internships at 4–5 star hotels across Europe.

Product overview

HOTEL SCHOOL Hotel Management College is an accredited higher and professional education institution offering a portfolio of hospitality, culinary arts, and business programmes across Latvian national (LKI/EQF) and UK international (BTEC Pearson) accreditation frameworks. The core portfolio consists of one Latvian short-cycle higher education programme (Hotel Operations Management, LKI 5) combined with three UK BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diplomas in Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts Management, and Business (Pearson/Ofqual-accredited). These are supplemented by three Latvian professional continuing education programmes (EQF Level 4 and Level 3) in hospitality service, cookery, and assistant cookery, and two adult language courses in Italian and English for tourism. All programmes include mandatory paid internship components in leading hotels and resorts across Europe, and students on select programmes may earn a dual Latvian and British diploma. The college also operates its own e-learning environment (e-hotelschool.lv built on Moodle), a culinary laboratory and fine dining training restaurant, and student apartments in Riga's historic centre.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hotel Operations Management (Viesnīcu pakalpojumu organizēšana) – LKI 5 / EQF 5 Short-cycle professional higher education programme (5 semesters, 135 ECTS credits) taught in Latvian (and in English for EU/Non-EU citizens) covering hotel operations, food & beverage management, guest experience, marketing, revenue management, and including paid internships in Latvia and abroad at 4–5 star hotels.
• Hospitality Management (BTEC 5) – Higher National Diploma UK-regulated Level 5 professional qualification (Pearson BTEC, code 610/4611/5, Ofqual RQF) in hospitality management, delivered in English over 5 semesters (240 UK credits / 120 ECTS). Qualifies graduates for roles such as front office manager, food & beverage manager, revenue manager, and hotel deputy director.
• Culinary Arts Management (BTEC 5) – Higher National Diploma UK-regulated Level 5 professional qualification (Pearson BTEC, code 610/4611/5, Ofqual RQF) in culinary arts and kitchen management, delivered in English over 5 semesters. Qualifies graduates for positions such as executive chef, restaurant manager, bar manager, and F&B manager. Includes practical training in HOTEL SCHOOL's culinary laboratory and fine dining restaurant.
• Business (BTEC 5) – Higher National Diploma UK-regulated Level 5 professional qualification (Pearson BTEC, code 603/6838/X, Ofqual RQF) in business management, delivered in English over 5 semesters (240 UK credits / 120 ECTS). Covers business environment, marketing, HR management, operations, finance, law, sales management, and strategic growth.
• Hospitality Service Specialist (Viesmīlības pakalpojumu speciālists) – LKI 4 / EQF 4 Professional continuing education programme (10 months, 2 semesters, 960 contact hours) awarding Latvian Level 4 qualification in hospitality services. Covers service delivery, guest reception, event and conference setup, and hotel management software. Includes optional internship in 5-star hotels in Italy with Erasmus+ funding.
• Cook Qualification (Pavāra kvalifikācija) – LKI 4 / EQF 4 Professional continuing education programme (10 months, 2 semesters, 960 contact hours) awarding Latvian Level 4 cook qualification. Covers contemporary cooking methods, menu design, food safety, and culinary equipment operation. Includes internship in 5-star hotel restaurants in Rome, Italy with Erasmus+ funding.
• Assistant Cook Qualification (Pavāra palīga kvalifikācija) – LKI 3 / EQF 3 Professional continuing education programme (2 years, 4 semesters, 640 contact hours, weekend classes on Saturdays) awarding Latvian Level 3 assistant cook qualification. Designed for secondary school students; covers modern cooking techniques, food preparation, and kitchen operations.
• Intensive Italian Language Courses for Adults Intensive Italian language course for adults at A1 beginner level, delivered by a native Italian instructor. 30 academic hours held on weekday evenings (16:00–18:30) and Saturdays (10:00–12:30). Tuition €300; Erasmus+ funding may cover the cost including a study trip to Italy for eligible participants.
• English Language for Tourism (for Adults) English language course for adults at A2 level, focused on tourism and hospitality vocabulary. 30 academic hours on Thursdays 10:00–12:30. Tuition €300 (€180 with 40% discount). Erasmus+ funding may cover the full cost including a study trip to Vienna, Austria in May 2026 for eligible participants.
• HOTEL SCHOOL Apartments (Student Accommodation) Managed student apartments in Riga's Old Town (Merkela Apartment and Avotu Apartment) offered as bundled accommodation for enrolled students. Shared rooms at €280–€300/month and single rooms at €400/month, with utilities, cleaning, internet, and linen laundry included.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% graduate employment rate in hospitality or related industries (based on 2023 survey).
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Pearson Education Ltd (BTEC Approved Centre No: 90478)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2012Pearson is the UK's largest examination body with over 22,500 employees in 70 countries. HOTEL SCHOOL has been an accredited BTEC center since 2012, delivering Pearson's BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diplomas in Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts Management, and Business. Pearson controls education quality and administers assessments for all BTEC programs globally.
• BHMS – Business and Hotel Management School (Lucerne, Switzerland)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerBHMS is a hospitality and business management school in Lucerne, Switzerland offering two-year higher education diplomas, bachelor's, and master's programs in hospitality, business administration, and culinary arts. HOTEL SCHOOL graduates with BTEC Level 5 can enter the final year of BHMS bachelor's programs.
• University of Derby (UK)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Derby is a UK state university with over 300 undergraduate programs. HOTEL SCHOOL graduates can enter the final year of bachelor's degree programs. Multiple HOTEL SCHOOL alumni (including Jūlija, Zane) have successfully transferred and completed their bachelor's degrees at this university.
• Northumbria University (Newcastle, UK)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerHOTEL SCHOOL BTEC Level 5 graduates can enroll in the online Business and Management BA (Hons) Top-Up program at Northumbria University, completing the bachelor's degree in 18 months. This is a fully online distance learning option.
• Hotelschool The Hague (Netherlands)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHOTEL SCHOOL BTEC Level 5 graduates in Hospitality Management or Culinary Arts Management can pursue a fast-track bachelor's degree at Hotelschool The Hague, earning their bachelor's in only 2.5 years.
• Kempinski Hotels S.A.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKempinski Hotels manages 76 five-star hotels and residences across 31 countries. HOTEL SCHOOL students receive guaranteed internship placements with the possibility of continuing employment under standard employment contracts.
• Mogotel Hotels Group (Latvia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMogotel is the largest hotel operator in Latvia by number of hotels and rooms, managing 17 hotels in Riga, Bauska, and Tallinn under brands including Wellton Hotel, Rixwell Hotel, Rija Hotels, and Winwinstay apartments. Provides internship and employment opportunities for HOTEL SCHOOL students.
• Mitsis Hotels (Greece)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMitsis is a Greek hotel chain with 16 high-end resorts with developed infrastructure and services. HOTEL SCHOOL students complete internships at Mitsis properties in Rhodes.
• Radisson Blu / Park Inn by RadissoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRadisson Blu is an international hotel company and subsidiary of Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group. Park Inn by Radisson is the upscale midscale brand. Both provide internship placements for HOTEL SCHOOL students.
• Atlantica Hotels & Resorts (Greece)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading Greek hotel company offering holiday accommodations unique to individual clients. HOTEL SCHOOL students complete internships at Atlantica properties.
• Blu Hotels (Italy)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian hotel chain with 25 years of experience operating resorts in Italy's most attractive tourism destinations. HOTEL SCHOOL students complete internships at Blu Hotels properties.
• Alegria Hotels (Spain)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish hotel chain with 14 resort properties on Spain's eastern coast. HOTEL SCHOOL students complete internships at Alegria Hotels.
• Hosco (Global Hospitality Network)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHosco is the world's leading hospitality network for networking and career development. HOTEL SCHOOL graduates can register for free on Hosco's professional platform to search for hospitality jobs worldwide after graduation.
• MOODLE (E-Learning Platform)coreTechnology or IntegrationMOODLE (Modular Object-Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment) is a stable, secure, and integrated system for creating personalized learning environments. HOTEL SCHOOL uses a MOODLE-based e-study environment at e-hotelschool.lv for all students.
• Latvian Hotel and Restaurant Association (LVRA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLVRA is an association uniting accommodation and catering businesses for professional cooperation, established in 1993. HOTEL SCHOOL is a member of the association.
• École Ducasse (France)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerÉcole Ducasse is a globally renowned culinary arts school founded in 1999 by chef Alain Ducasse, specializing in culinary arts and pastry training. Listed as an international cooperation partner for culinary education.
• Vilnius College / VIKO (Lithuania)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVIKO is one of Lithuania's leading accredited professional higher education institutions with over 5,000 students and 800 staff. Listed as an international cooperation partner.
• Erhvervsakademi Dania (Denmark)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDania Academy is a modern higher education center offering practice-oriented bachelor's programs across 7 campuses in Central Denmark with 2,800 full-time and 3,000+ part-time students. Listed as an international cooperation partner.
• Karabük University (Turkey)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKarabük University is a state university in Turkey founded in 2007 with over 52,000 students and programs in 16 faculties. Ranked in QS Sustainability Ranking 2026. Listed as an international cooperation partner.
• City Unity College Nicosia (Cyprus)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity Unity College is a private higher education institution in Cyprus established in 2013, offering diploma, bachelor's, and master's degrees in English in business, hospitality management, and psychology. Partners with Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK.
• IEES – Instituto Europeu de Estudos Superiores (Portugal)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIEES is a higher education institution in Faro, Portugal offering innovative and modern programs in social work, education, sports, technology, and tourism.
• Italian Hospitality School (Italy)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian Hospitality School offers tourism and hospitality programs (EQF Level 5) and a professional summer university for youth, combining studies with recreational programs in Rome. Partners include Italian hotels and resorts providing internships.
• Tampere Vocational College Tredu (Finland)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTredu is the most popular vocational education center in the Pirkanmaa region with 13 campuses, 1,200 employees, and is the second largest vocational institution in Finland.
• Erasmus+ Program Partners (EU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHOTEL SCHOOL participates in Erasmus+ for Higher Education, Vocational Education and Training, Adult Education, and Strategic Partnership Projects. These programs fund student and staff mobility, internships abroad (with stipends), and collaborative innovation projects in sustainable gastronomy and pedagogical practices.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ecole Ducasse: Alain Ducasse-founded global culinary arts and pastry school with campuses in France and internationally. Listed as an international cooperation partner of HOTEL SCHOOL; offers overlapping culinary and hospitality education with strong employer brand.
• César Ritz Colleges Switzerland: Swiss hospitality and culinary school in Le Bouvier and Brig. Comparable to HOTEL SCHOOL as a fee-paying international hospitality school offering diplomas and top-up bachelor's pathways based on a similar vocational-to-degree model.
• Swiss Hotel Management School (Swiss Education Group): Swiss hospitality school operating under the Swiss Education Group umbrella, offering undergraduate and postgraduate hospitality programs. Directly comparable as a small, internationally recruited, fee-paying hospitality education institution with articulation pathways.
• BHMS – Business and Hotel Management School: Swiss hospitality management school in Lucerne offering diplomas, bachelor's, and master's in hospitality, business, and culinary arts. HOTEL SCHOOL articulation partner—graduates top-up into BHMS bachelor's programs—making it the most direct peer in product and international positioning.
• Hotelschool The Hague: Premier Dutch hospitality management school offering bachelor's and master's programs. HOTEL SCHOOL BTEC graduates can enter a fast-track 2.5-year bachelor's at Hotelschool The Hague, positioning it as a direct peer operating in the same niche hospitality education space.
• Italian Hospitality School: Italian hospitality school offering EQF Level 5 programs and a professional summer university with internships at Italian hotels. Listed as an international cooperation partner; highly comparable in scale, target student, and curriculum structure.

Regional players

• Erhvervsakademi Dania (Dania Academy): Danish higher education institution with 7 campuses and 2,800+ full-time students offering practice-oriented bachelor's programs. Listed as an international cooperation partner; comparable as a Northern European practice-oriented higher education institution.
• Vilnius College / VIKO: One of Lithuania's leading accredited professional higher education institutions with 5,000+ students. Listed as an international cooperation partner; comparable as a regional Baltic competitor in higher education offering applied/vocational degree programs.

Broad incumbents

• Les Roches International School of Hotel Management: A larger, globally recognised post-secondary hospitality management school with campuses in Switzerland, Spain, China, and the UAE. Comparable as a fee-paying international hospitality education brand, but operates at significantly larger scale and broader geographical footprint.

Emerging players

• IMI International Management Institute Switzerland: Swiss hospitality and culinary school offering diploma, bachelor's, and master's programs with a strong international student body. Comparable to HOTEL SCHOOL in size, hospitality focus, and reliance on international recruitment, though with a more established brand.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

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