This year for World Down Syndrome Day on 21st of March, we joined the global Down Syndrome International campaign “Together Against Loneliness”, to highlight how employment helps combat isolation. Why do people feel lonely? When they are not supported to build and maintain connections with others, when they are present but not included. Did you know [...]
🇹🇷 Travel with us to Turkey, where 3 notable businesses have obtained a Silver Label in 2025. These members of the Valueable Network are showing how inclusive employment strengthens teams, enhances service quality, and positively shapes workplace culture. Below are some real life comments from the managers and hotel staff who are making these opportunities a reality. Mercure [...]
Working with hotel chains remains a key priority for the Valueable Network. In fact, chains have a unique capacity to scale inclusive practices across multiple locations and teams. By embedding inclusion at group level, they can create lasting impact well beyond a single hotel. On the 20th and 27th January 2026, Valueable delivered two online training sessions to the new chain: NH [...]
In October 2025, as part of their first mobility within the Valueable Network, two young French trainees — Melchior and Flavio — spent three weeks working in the restaurant of the INNSiDE Milano Torre GalFa. As one of their hosts, Celeste Cerere, Food & Beverage Manager, shares her experience of welcoming them into the team. [...]
Trisomie 21 Vendée and La Formation Gourmande joined the Valueable Network in June 2025 — and they didn’t waste any time getting started! In October 2025 they already sent their first trainees abroad for a hands-on experience in hospitality. Two young trainees, Melchior (20) and Flavio (21), both students at La Formation Gourmande, completed a [...]
The fifth mobility experience of AIPD Nazionale’s “Mobilità all’estero 2024” project has officially begun!From 1 to 19 October 2025, trainees from the AIPD Lecce and AIPD Potenza sections are taking part in an international internship at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa in Limerick, Ireland - which is part of the iNua Hotel Group, a proud [...]
Remarkable Achievements in Spain We would like to share some heartwarming updates and celebrate the remarkable achievements of our members in Spain. This year has been filled with success stories that highlight the dedication and potential of our community. Let’s take a moment to reflect on some inspiring milestones: Vanessa Blanco Joins Hotel Carlos V [...]
We’re excited to share some news from Türkiye with you! We're thrilled to announce that the Hilton Bosphorus Hotel has renewed its silver certification this month, continuing its stellar partnership with us! We're also excited to welcome Adana HiltonSA Hotel, which has already joined the network and proudly earned its own silver certificate! On top of all this, we're over the [...]
Training Success and Health and Safety Resources Training Successes at Upon Lisbon We’re thrilled to celebrate the accomplishments and new beginnings of our dedicated trainees! Bruno recently completed his 3-month training at Upon Lisbon on October 2nd. Throughout this time, Bruno gained excellent skills, lifelong experiences, and has truly developed as a professional in the field. [...]
🇵🇹 On the 22nd and 23rd of January 2024 the Valueable Network project partners met in Axis Porto Business & SPA Hotel for the final project meeting. The agenda was packed with many items to discuss: ValueS project results and testing Evaluation of Valueable Communications Strategy Future of Valueable Network 🖇️ These topics sparked fruitful exchanges on [...]
