The Jordan Hotels Association participated in the graduation ceremony of Ammon University College of Applied Sciences, held under the patronage of H.E. Dr. Imad Hijazin, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities and Chairman of the College’s Board of Trustees. The ceremony was attended by Hani Al-Dabbas, Vice Chairman of the Jordan Hotels Association, representing the Association in his capacity as a member of the Board of Directors of the Jordanian Company for Hotel and Tourism Education, alongside representatives of the tourism sector, the College’s partners, academic and administrative staff, and the graduates’ families.

The ceremony celebrated the graduation of the 23rd cohort of students pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management, the sixth cohort of students pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management / Event Management, as well as graduates of the Diploma in Hotel Management and Culinary Arts. This milestone reflects the continued efforts to prepare qualified Jordanian professionals capable of meeting the needs of Jordan’s tourism and hospitality sector.

H.E. Dr. Imad Hijazin emphasized the importance of continuously developing academic and training programmes in line with local, regional, and international labour market requirements. He highlighted the need to keep pace with technological advancements and artificial intelligence, master foreign languages, and acquire practical experience and hands-on skills that enhance graduates’ opportunities for professional growth and excellence.

For his part, Professor Dr. Ibrahim Al-Kurdi, Dean of Ammon University College of Applied Sciences, affirmed that the College’s mission extends beyond graduating students to preparing them for the labour market, developing their skills, and aligning educational outcomes with the needs of the tourism and hospitality sector. He noted that these efforts aim to produce graduates with strong professional competence and ethical values who can contribute meaningfully to the development of Jordan’s tourism sector.

As part of the ceremony’s success stories, Hani Al-Dabbas, Vice Chairman of the Jordan Hotels Association and General Manager of Crowne Plaza Amman, shared his professional journey, which began as a student at Ammon University College of Applied Sciences and progressed to leadership positions within the hospitality industry. He stressed the importance of practical training, continuous skills development, English language proficiency, and strengthening communication and leadership skills. He also underscored the need to reinforce partnerships between educational institutions and the hotel sector and to develop academic programmes that align with labour market requirements.

The Jordan Hotels Association reaffirms the importance of strengthening cooperation between educational and training institutions and the hotel sector to qualify national talent, enhance professional skills, and provide graduates with better opportunities to enter the labour market and contribute to the growth of Jordan’s tourism and hospitality industry.

The ceremony concluded with the recognition of outstanding students and the presentation of graduation certificates and commemorative shields. A commemorative shield was also presented to H.E. the Minister of Tourism and Antiquities in appreciation of his patronage of the ceremony.

The Jordan Hotels Association extends its sincere congratulations to all graduates, wishing them continued success in their professional careers and encouraging them to contribute to the advancement of Jordan’s tourism and hospitality sector.