Nestled along the pristine shores of Curaçao, the newly inaugurated Parasasa Hotel Curaçao is redefining the essence of hospitality. Beyond offering 43 elegantly designed rooms, this establishment serves as the island’s first-ever “learning hotel,” seamlessly blending guest services with hands-on education for aspiring hospitality professionals.
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A Living Classroom by the Sea
Opened on May 5, 2025, Parasasa Hotel Curaçao operates under the aegis of the Curaçao Hospitality and Tourism Training Centre (CHTTC), a collaborative initiative involving the Curaçao Tourist Board (CTB), the Curaçao Hospitality & Tourism Association (CHATA), and ROC Mondriaan from The Hague. This innovative model transforms the hotel into a dynamic training ground where students from institutions like Nilda Pinto SBO, Maris Stella SBO, and the University of Curaçao (UoC) gain real-world experience in various facets of hotel operations—from front desk management to culinary services.
The educational framework is designed to be immersive. Mornings are dedicated to classroom instruction focusing on essential hospitality competencies, while afternoons involve practical training within the hotel or at partner organizations in the tourism sector . This hybrid approach ensures that students not only learn theoretical concepts but also apply them in real-time settings, enhancing their readiness for the workforce.
Bridging Education and Employment
The establishment of Parasasa Hotel Curaçao comes at a pivotal time for the island’s tourism industry. With Curaçao surpassing half a million stayover visitors for the first time in its history, the demand for skilled hospitality professionals is on the rise . CHATA projects the addition of 4,000 hotel rooms by 2026, necessitating the recruitment of over 3,000 new employees.
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By providing a platform where students can transition seamlessly from education to employment, Parasasa Hotel Curaçao addresses this growing demand. Graduates have the opportunity to pursue accelerated higher education programs at UoC or embark directly on promising careers within the hospitality sector.
A Regional Beacon of Innovation
Parasasa Hotel Curaçao is part of a broader movement in the Caribbean to integrate education with sustainable tourism practices. Similar initiatives, like The Retreat in Eleuthera, The Bahamas, combine hospitality training with environmental stewardship, featuring solar-powered hydroponic farms and carpentry workshops.
These models exemplify a shift towards holistic hospitality education, where students learn not only the mechanics of hotel management but also the principles of sustainability and community engagement.
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Experience and Empowerment
Guests at Parasasa Hotel Curaçao are invited to partake in this unique educational journey. By choosing to stay at the hotel, visitors contribute to the professional growth of students and the broader development of Curaçao’s tourism industry. It’s an opportunity to enjoy the island’s natural beauty while supporting a transformative educational initiative.
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