Hotelschool The Hague has announced the appointment of Jos Vranken as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective April 1, 2025. He will succeed Regine von Stieglitz, who has led the institution since 2018.
A Transition to New Leadership
Jos Vranken brings decades of experience in the tourism, hospitality, and leisure sectors. Currently serving as Managing Director of the Netherlands Board of Tourism & Conventions (NBTC) for the past 17 years, he has been involved in strategic projects such as the development of the national vision Perspective 2030.
“We are delighted to welcome Jos Vranken to Hotelschool The Hague. As an experienced executive, he brings strategic insights, extensive knowledge of the tourism, hospitality, and leisure sectors, and strong connections to the national and international industry.
His proven leadership at NBTC, where he introduced the national vision Perspective 2030, will be invaluable in shaping the future direction of Hotelschool The Hague and addressing the challenges ahead.” - Roeland Vos, Chairman of the Supervisory Board
Professional Background of Jos Vranken
Throughout his career, Jos Vranken has held various leadership positions. In addition to his current role at NBTC, he served as Director for the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Scandinavia, based in London. He also worked at companies such as Avenance Netherlands, where he was Director of Sales and Marketing, and Stayokay, a hostel chain.
“It is a great honour to become President of this remarkable educational institution, where high-quality education and impactful applied research go hand in hand. Staff and students work closely with the industry to address the complex challenges of today and tomorrow in an ever-changing environment, contributing to a sustainable and thriving future for the industry. Hotelschool The Hague holds an impressive reputation and position within the hospitality industry. I deeply admire the work of Regine von Stieglitz and the organisation in developing and positioning Hotelschool The Hague. I look forward to working with the professionals at Hotelschool The Hague to further strengthen the school’s national and international standing as a beacon of hospitality business education and research. Ultimately, we aim to educate and develop our students into successful leaders in this pivotal industry.” - Jos Vranken
Tenure of Regine von Stieglitz
Regine von Stieglitz joined Hotelschool The Hague in 2016 as Director of Operations before being appointed President in 2018. Under her leadership, several projects were initiated, including the redesign of the bachelor's program, the launch of the master's program Leading in Hotel Transformation, and the development of the Research Centre.
About Hotelschool The Hague
Founded in 1929, Hotelschool The Hague has two campuses, in The Hague and Amsterdam, with approximately 2,850 students and 250 employees. Since 2014, it has been consistently ranked as the best public hotel school in the Netherlands and is among the top hospitality management schools worldwide according to the QS World University Rankings.
