ESDAI: 55 years training hospitality and management leaders

Mexico City, October 17, 2024. On October 20, 2024, the ESDAI School of Hospitality of the Universidad Panamericana celebrates its 55th anniversaryconsolidating its position as a pioneer in the training of professionals in the hospitality industry in Mexico..

Founded in 1969 by Home and Culturea non-profit civil association, ESDAI was founded with the purpose of to train experts in the administration of servicesIt promotes an environment that respects the dignity of the person and optimizes human relations and administrative procedures.

ESDAI and its legacy in leadership development

Throughout its five and a half decades, ESDAI has prepared more than 2,300 graduates of 60 generations, who today occupy top management positions in the hotel, gastronomy, leisure, health and wellnesswho today occupy senior management positions in sectors such as hospitality, gastronomy, leisure centers, health and wellness, as well as in the areas of image and protocol.

Its educational model, focused on the development of managerial competencies with a global, ethical and sustainable vision, has been key to the professional success of its students.

One of the most important milestones in its history was its link with Universidad Panamericana in 1989, which strengthened its prestige and broadened its academic offerings. In 2004, ESDAI was fully integrated into the university, consolidating its position as one of the leading hospitality schools in the country. one of the leading hospitality schools in the country.

International alliances

In addition, ESDAI has established international alliances that enrich the training of its students. In 1994, it signed an exclusive agreement with the Institut Paul Bocuse in Lyon, France, and in 2008, it achieved the double degree with the Cesar Ritz Colleges Switzerland of the Swiss Education Group, offering its students the Bachelor of International Business in Hotel and Tourism Management.

In 2019, a double degree agreement was added with the IHTTI of the Swiss Education Group, enabling graduates to obtain the Bachelor of Arts in International Hospitality and Design Management..

Interdisciplinary curriculum

The school has also stood out for its interdisciplinary interdisciplinary curriculum, certified by the Consejo Nacional de Evaluación para la Calidad Turístic(CONAET), which combines theory and practice with a person-centered approach and promoting equality in diversity..

As part of their training, students are required to complete 960 hours of professional internships in hotels, restaurants and hospitals, applying their knowledge in real and challengingapplying their knowledge in real and challenging environments.

Among its academic programs, ESDAI currently offers two bachelor's degrees: Hospitality Management y Gastronomic Business Managementlaunched in 2024 to respond to the demands of the gastronomic sector.

In addition, it has postgraduate programs such as the Master's Degree in Health Institutions Management and the and the Master's Degree in Event Organizationas well as specialties in Entrepreneurship in Food and Beverage Businesses, y Event Management.

A benchmark in hospitality leadership training

With multiple certifications and accreditations, such as those from FIMPES y ANUIESand a commitment to educational quality recognized by international organizations, ESDAI continues to be a benchmark in the training of hospitality leaders in Mexico and the world.

Throughout its history, the school has been directed by outstanding leaders such as Dr. Leticia Almeida Acosta (1969-1973), Dr. Luz María Guadalupe Barreiro Güemes Dr. Luz María Guadalupe Barreiro Güemes (1973-1980), and the current director, Mtra. Amelia García Casaswho has been at the helm since 2020, guiding ESDAI to new frontiers of innovation and academic excellence.