Hotel Day gives pupils crucial careers insights

An innovative “Hotel Day” saw more than 300 students taking part in a range of hospitality challenges at a Scottish high school.

The event at Larbert High School in Stenhousemuir was aimed at giving the S3 pupils a taste of careers within the industry.

It was organised by charity Springboard, which helps young, unemployed and disadvantaged people to improve their employment prospects, alongside Gleneagles and Apex hotels.

The entire S3 year group experienced life as both a hotel guest and hospitality professional within a luxury resort. 

This included hands-on workshops involving hotel staff focused on hospitality skills including table-setting, table service, spa services, IT and marketing. There was also a 90-minute cooking session with professional chefs from Gleneagles Hotel, Apex Hotels and Glasgow City College.