For five consecutive years, fifth-grade primary school students from La Porciúncula School in Palma have conducted an annual visit to the facilities of the Riu Playa Park hotel. This initiative gives scholars an inside look at the operational side of the tourism industry and the sustainability projects implemented across the property.
Why does RIU organize school visits at its hotels in Mallorca?
At RIU Hotels & Resorts, we organize these educational sessions to introduce the reality of the tourism sector to young generations in Palma de Mallorca. Given that many of the students have family members working in hospitality, this program aims to dignify the tourism profession and highlight the specialized technical skills, logistical coordination, and language capabilities required to build a career in the industry.
Which areas of the Riu Playa Park hotel do students tour during the visit?
During the guided educational tour, students explore the behind-the-scenes operations of the establishment to understand the teamwork required for the daily functioning of a resort hotel:
- Engineering and facilities: A tour of the machinery and engine room to learn about the building’s technical infrastructure.
- Gastronomy and dining: A walk through the main hotel kitchens to observe operational procedures and food safety standards.
- Environmental management: An overview of the sustainability practices and resource management initiatives implemented on a daily basis at the hotel.
At the conclusion of the tour, students participate in an interactive quiz to review what they learned about the hospitality industry—the main economic driver of the Balearic Islands.
Summary Data Table
| Concept | Initiative Details |
| Program | Educational school visit |
| Educational institution | La Porciúncula School (Palma) |
| Academic grade | 5th grade Primary Education |
| Location | Riu Playa Park Hotel (Playa de Palma) |
| Program tenure | 5 consecutive years |
| Operational areas visited | Machinery room, kitchens, and environmental management areas |
If you would like to discover how we bring hotel management and community engagement closer to young generations, we invite you to explore more educational initiatives on the RIU Blog.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Fifth-grade primary school students from La Porciúncula School in Palma take part in this annual educational visit.
This activity has been organized continuously for five years.
Students tour the internal operational areas of the hotel, including the machinery room, main kitchens, and environmental management units.
The objective is to dignify the tourism profession in the Balearic Islands, show young people how a hotel operates, and highlight the technical and language skills needed in the sector.
After finishing the site visit, the children participate in a Q&A quiz to review everything they learned about the hotel industry.
