Training courses for creators of tourist accommodation
With 15 years’ experience in vocational training and 9 years as the owner of a guesthouse, I wanted to combine these skills to support those setting up tourist accommodation (bed and breakfasts and/or holiday cottages). So, I set up my training organisation, L'ACADEMIE DES HOTES, in 2024 and co-run training courses with my partners at MAMAISONDHOTES.
Whether you’re just starting out or ready to open your accommodation, we have the training you need!
Whether you’re just starting out or ready to open your accommodation, we have the training you need!
Are you thinking of opening a tourist accommodation business?
5 days (max. 3 projects) to help you prepare, budget for and plan your project, and to support you through the launch of your holiday cottage or guest house and during the early stages of your business.
Training co-led by Jean PINSARD
Objectives by the end of the training:
- A clearly defined project- Market research and financial feasibility study- Information to help you choose your legal and tax status- Understanding the regulatory framework- Defining your marketing strategy- Information to help you draw up a business plan to convince partners and investors
Upcoming training sessions at La Villa aux Oliviers:
From 28 September to 2 October 2026
Training co-led by Jean PINSARD
Objectives by the end of the training:
- A clearly defined project- Market research and financial feasibility study- Information to help you choose your legal and tax status- Understanding the regulatory framework- Defining your marketing strategy- Information to help you draw up a business plan to convince partners and investors
Upcoming training sessions at La Villa aux Oliviers:
From 28 September to 2 October 2026
Open your guesthouse with no stress!
Have you finished the building work and is your guesthouse ready to open? Then this training course is for you!
A 5-day practical training course (max. 3 projects) to set up the essential tools for day-to-day management and adopt a professional approach to maximise profitability, visibility and customer satisfaction.
Training co-led with Florence PINSARD
Objectives by the end of the training:
- Website created- Hospitality software configured- Pricing policy in place- Accounts created (Booking, Tripadvisor, Google Business Profile, etc.)- Digital welcome booklet created- Legal obligations- Customer relationship management- First-hand experience as a host (preparing breakfast, cleaning, etc.)- And all our expert advice on how to run your guesthouse effectively!
Upcoming training sessions at La villa aux Oliviers:
5–9 October 2026
A 5-day practical training course (max. 3 projects) to set up the essential tools for day-to-day management and adopt a professional approach to maximise profitability, visibility and customer satisfaction.
Training co-led with Florence PINSARD
Objectives by the end of the training:
- Website created- Hospitality software configured- Pricing policy in place- Accounts created (Booking, Tripadvisor, Google Business Profile, etc.)- Digital welcome booklet created- Legal obligations- Customer relationship management- First-hand experience as a host (preparing breakfast, cleaning, etc.)- And all our expert advice on how to run your guesthouse effectively!
Upcoming training sessions at La villa aux Oliviers:
5–9 October 2026