

About GATE - Global Academy of Tourism and Hospitality Education
The Global Academy of Tourism and Hospitality Education (GATE College), located in Budhanilkantha-09, Mandikhatar, Kathmandu, is a leading institution in Nepal dedicated to shaping future leaders in the tourism and hospitality industry. Established in 2007, GATE has earned a strong reputation for academic excellence, practical training, and global exposure. It offers a wide range of programs, including the Bachelor in Professional Hospitality (BPH) in collaboration with Kathmandu University (KU) and the Bachelor in International Hospitality Management (BIHM), which is mapped to and granted equivalency by Tribhuvan University (TU). Since January 2021, GATE has also been a proud member of the École Hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL) Certified Schools Network, aligning its programs with the world-renowned Swiss hospitality education standards. The academy provides students with international exposure through internships and training in five-star hotels both in Nepal and abroad, while also running various vocational and short-term professional courses such as culinary arts, bakery, barista training, and food production. GATE holds the distinction of being the first Nepali hospitality academy to receive global recognition at the World Hospitality Awards in Paris, winning the Most Innovative Training Program Award in 2011 and being a finalist for Best Professional Success in 2015. With a strong focus on leadership development, practical learning, and global industry connections, GATE continues to be a pioneer in producing skilled professionals for the international hospitality market.
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Why Choose GATE College
- 🏆 Internationally Awarded – Winner of the World Hospitality Award (Paris) 2011 for Most Innovative Training Program.
- 🇨🇭 Swiss Hospitality Standards – Long-standing association with Swiss hospitality education and a proud member of the École Hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL) Certified Schools Network.
- 🎓 Wisdom & Excellence – Strong focus on developing critical thinking, leadership, and professional wisdom beyond technical skills.
- 🤝 Service-Oriented Culture – Education designed to nurture hospitality values such as respect, empathy, and care.
- 🚀 Potential-Driven Learning – Programs designed to help students discover and maximize their personal potential.
- 🌍 Global Exposure – Opportunities for international internships and industry placements in top hotels and hospitality brands.
- 💼 Career-Focused Training – Emphasis on career development, soft skills, and real-world learning to prepare students for global hospitality careers.
Message from the CEO

I am delighted to welcome you at GATE, an award-winning, forward-thinking academy that has become an integral part of the world’s most dynamic and largest industry, Tourism & Hospitality. Having achieved world-class recognition at the “Worldwide Hospitality Awards in Paris —2011/2015 and also having won the National Award for “Food Safety” awarded by the government of Nepal, I certainly can say that our academy has an abundant educational wealth to offer.
GATE — Global Academy of Tourism and Hospitality Education offers a preferred platform to those who aspire to build their career in the global job market. This is aided by our passion for quality, plus an association with the iconic quality hospitality source Switzerland. We have been accredited by the hotelleriesuisse (Swiss Hotel Association) level VI education which was designed, quality controlled, and curetted as the world benchmark to hospitality industry standards. The educational standards are crafted by the University of Zurich and the Bachelor level equivalency is granted by & Tribhuvan University Nepal & the largest and historic National University. I am delighted to announce that effective from January 1, 2021, we have now become a Certified Member of the “Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne – EHL” which has been ranked #1 in the world frequently.
With the present global industry outlook, it is clear that the market is still in great need of hospitality professionals, hence promising a variety of global opportunities for successful graduates. However, to become successful in this industry, one needs to develop uncompromising quality, a high level of professionalism, respect for others, and certainly the need to be disciplined, committed and passionate about what they do in order to pave the way towards a dream career. GATE is committed to nurturing these values and supplement relevant learning by providing access to international faculty and guest lecturers. I take immense pleasure in congratulating all our students for choosing the world & most fascinating industry and selecting GATE to unleash their hidden potential.
I and my team will be looking forward to welcoming you to our green and spacious campus in Kathmandu.
Khem Raj Lakai
CEO
Contact Information
Location
Mandikhatar, Budhanilakantha
Kathmandu, Bagmati Province
01-4650176