The School of Hospitality Business and Management (SHBM) held the fifth edition of the Internship Networking Forum (INF), led by second-year SHBM students under the theme ‘‘Africa Welcomes the World: Hospitality Beyond Borders,” within UM6P Campus in Benguerir.
The event encouraged interaction between students and professionals from the hospitality and tourism sectors, with a focus on internship opportunities, networking, and evolving industry dynamics in Africa.
The forum included contributions from Her Excellency Shakilla Umutoni, Ambassador of Rwanda to Morocco; Mrs. Adeline Carton, Chief Academics Officer at UM6P; Mr. Souleymane Khol, Vice President of Operations for Premium, Midscale, and Economy at Accor Morocco; and Mr. Kyle Schofield, Managing Director at QA Venue Solutions. Their presentations addressed current trends and operational perspectives within the hospitality industry.
The program featured a conference on hospitality strategies in Africa, a live podcast titled “Doing Business in Africa,” alongside speed recruiting and networking sessions and cultural activities dedicated to showcasing African heritage.