Princess Nourah University’s Applied College Welcomes THE-ICE Reviewers for International Accreditation of Three Diploma Programs
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14 Oct 2026
The Applied College at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University welcomed a delegation of reviewers from the International Centre of Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality Education (THE-ICE) on October 14–15, as part of its ongoing efforts to obtain international accreditation for three diploma programs: Tourism and Travel Management, Hospitality Management, and Culinary Arts. The visit reflects the College’s commitment to enhancing the quality of its academic and training programs in accordance with international standards and best practices in the tourism and hospitality sectors.
The visit forms part of the College’s strategic efforts to achieve international accreditation from THE-ICE, demonstrating its commitment to implementing quality assurance and excellence standards in tourism and hospitality education. These efforts aim to strengthen the readiness of graduates to meet the evolving demands of local and international labor markets and enhance the competitiveness of national talent within the tourism sector.
The review visit included a series of interviews and consultation sessions with relevant stakeholders, alongside on-site tours to assess the College’s facilities, resources, and institutional capabilities, and to verify the alignment of its academic and operational practices with accreditation requirements.
In this context, the Applied College expressed its appreciation for the support provided by the Ministry of Tourism in advancing the College’s international accreditation efforts. The College emphasized that this support serves as a key enabler in enhancing the quality of specialized tourism education and training, while strengthening the preparedness of national talent in alignment with labor market needs and the strategic priorities of Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector.
The Applied College reaffirmed its continued commitment to adopting international quality assurance and academic accreditation practices and advancing its educational and training programs. These efforts aim to develop highly qualified national professionals capable of contributing effectively to the growth and development of the Kingdom’s tourism and hospitality sectors, in alignment with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.