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Albergo Etico

Inclusive hospitality through training and employment of people with disabilities. 

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Social Challenge

social challenge

Persistent unemployment and social exclusion of individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities in Italy’s hospitality sector.

How does the enterprise address it?

Albergo Etico’s Academy of Independence offers multi-year hospitality and life skills training, delivered by seasoned professionals within a real hotel environment,  enabling participants to develop autonomy, technical competence, and workplace readiness.

Social outcomes

  • Hospitality training certifications and improved soft and technical skills

  • Enhanced self-confidence, autonomy, and employability

  • Serving as a scalable model of inclusive hospitality (e.g., multiple locations established)

 

Structure

Target beneficiaries

People with intellectual and physical disabilities 

Customers

Hotel guests and restaurant customers

Legal structure

Social Cooperative - Benefit enterprise