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About Us

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Our
Story

The SAAH is established and founded in 2025 by Mr.
Vahe Gabrache, AGBU Central Board Member, with
the mission to provide world-class, practice-
based hospitality education rooted in Swiss
excellence and tailored to Armenia’s growing
service and tourism sectors - equipping students
with the skills, mindset, and discipline to thrive
locally and globally.


Our Vision is to elevate Armenia as a regional
hub for hospitality and service excellence by
developing the next generation of industry-
ready global professionals through

international standards and local relevance.

Our Values

Excellence

We uphold the highest standards in education and professional conduct.
 

Authenticity

We honor local identity while embracing global best practices.
 

Discipline

We cultivate responsibility, punctuality, and a service-first mindset.
 

Innovation

We embrace modern hospitality trends and learning methods.
 

Partnership

We believe in collaborative growth with students, employers, and communities.

Team

Dedication. Expertise. Passion.

At SAAH, our team brings together passionate professionals with global experience in hospitality, education, and leadership. United by a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and student success, we work collaboratively to shape the next generation of hospitality leaders in Armenia and beyond.

Vahé Gabrache

Vahé Gabrache

Founder

Khatchig Hakobyan

Khachik Hakobyan

General Manager

Irina Igitkhanyan

Irina Igitkhanyan

Project Manager

Vatché Yergatian

Vatché Yergatian

Academy Director

Haykuhi Gevorgyan, PhD

Haykuhi Gevorgyan, PhD

Academic Program Manager

Narek Tovmasyan, PhD, PMP®

Narek Tovmasyan, PhD, PMP®

Marketing Manager

Artak Margaryan

Artak Margaryan

Financial Manager

Charles Egli

Charles Egli

Institutional Partner

Arthur Yesayan

Arthur Yesayan

Culinary Instructor

Hasmik Amiryan

Hasmik Amiryan

Front Desk Instructor

Bakur Grigoryan

Bakur Grigoryan

F&B Instructor

Mariam Vardanyan

Mariam Vardanyan

Housekeeping Instructor

Contact Us

Imperium Plaza Business Center

4/7-19 Amiryan Str, Yerevan 0010, Republic of Armenia

+374 11 202500

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Swiss-Armenian Academy of Hospitality

Shaping the future leaders of luxury hospitality through world-class education, practical experience, and industry connections.

Contact Info

Imperium Plaza Business Center

4/7 Amiryan Str, Room 19

Yerevan 0010, Republic of Armenia

+374 11 202500

academy@saah-edu.com

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