Our web site was last updated on February 3, 2012

January 16 - March 10, 2012
Students joining the training program of January 16 to March 10, 2012 are Mr. Stephan Illes, Mr. Thomas Kaufmann, Mrs. Jeanette Lykke Kristiansen, Mr. Mirko Macchi, Mr. Pedro Martins, Mr. Robert Noble, Mr. Benjamin Pessus, Mr. Lazlo Gal, Mr. Yannick Jacquier and Mrs. Johanna Wild.

September, 2011
The Horoy Group of Companies from Shenzhen, China acquired the consulting and training services of The International Butler Academy. The assignment is multi-leveled and will provide the Horoy Group of Companies with the tools and knowledge to provide their clients with unsurpassed services.

September 12 - November 5, 2011
Students joining the training program of September 12 to November 5, 2011 are Mr. Thomas Bennett, Mrs. Queenie Feng, Mrs. Honey Dalton, Mr. Louis Devos, Mrs. Michele Kaletsch, Mr. Peter Kaletsch, Mr. Joshua McClintock, Mr. Daniel Oliphant, Mr. Randie Parliament, Mr. Francois Prayez, Mrs. Brigitte Ramaker, Mr. Joren van de Vijver, Mrs. Simone Vierath and Mr. Yanbin Wang.

May 16 - July 9, 2011
Students joining the training program of May 16 to July 9, 2011 are Mr. Szabolcs Biro, Mr. Raffaele Forastiere, Mr. Kyung Jae Kwak, Mr. Pieter le Roux, Mr. Bryen Li Chi Sun, Mr. Sascha Seiler, Mr. Vasyliy Stetsyuk, Mr. Holger Topf, Mrs. Catherine Turnes and Mr. Sebastian Vara.

April, 2011
The International Butler Academy is proud to be involved with the Masters in Five Stars Hotel Management program of the Hotel Business School, coordinated by Forte Village Resort and the LUISS Business School, in Sardinia, Italy. This assignment includes trainers of TIBA guest lecturing on-site.

March 11, 2011
Today, Madame Milica Lakhdar Brahimi, mother of Her Highness Princess Rym Ali of Jordan, officially opened the new location of The International Butler Academy, Kasteel (Castle) Oost. This evening 14 graduating students received their TIBA diploma from the Mayor of Valkenburg Martin Eurlings. Some 160 guests and dignitaries witnessed both ceremonies. Various Press agencies were present, including television reporters from The Netherlands and from abroad.

February, 2011
Langji Real Estate CO (Chengdu, China) hired The International Butler Academy to develop the butler guest services for one of the most prestigious apartment buildings in China. The assignment includes PR & Marketing activities as well as the on-site training of the staff, extensive consulting with Langji Real Estate CO staff plus a variety of other duties. This assignment will not be completely finished until mid 2013.

January 17 - March 12, 2011
Students joining the training program  of January 17 to March 12, 2011 are Mr. Wouter Bagin, Mr. Günther Egger, Mr. Stephane Flachard, Mr. Michael Ganje, Mr. Thomas Geks, Mr. Daniel Jackson, Mr. Simone Moretti, Mr. Eric Noel, Mr. Urs Roos, Mrs. Sylvie Rousseau, Mr. Ali Fraitekh, Mr. Marcel van Wessel, Mr. Vincenzo Massarella and Mr. Roger Wyss.

December 1, 2010
We are extremely pleased and proud that we have just acquired our own castle. It's called "Kasteel Oost" ("Castle East") and it lies in the centre of the city of Valkenburg in the South of The Netherlands. It is a truly spectacular building. In 1996 it was completely restored with everything you would expect in a modern building. Over the next couple of weeks Kasteel Oost will be completely outfitted and fully restored in order to accommodate The Academy.

September 13 - November 6, 2010
The students joining us for the September 13  to November 6, 2010 training program are; Mrs. Sylvia Arcos, Mr. Jens Asmus, Mr. Kees Dellen, Mr. Jean-Christophe Diguet, Mrs. Sachi Fujita, Mrs. Judy Gerhardt, Mr. Frederic Kaufmann, Mrs. Dinnah Nkuli Kipaya, Mrs. Marie-Laure Poirier, Mrs. Li Li Qiao, Mr. Michael Reid, Mr. James Riley, Mr. Travis Rolves, Mrs. Gail Ruckel, Mr. Jan van der Gronden and Mrs. Aimee La Turneau. Click photo to enlarge.

May 10 - July 3, 2010
The students joining us for the "Summer Training Program " from May 10 to July 3, 2010 are Mr. Pascal Brylka, Mr. Joern Dreuw, Mrs. Anne Genevey, Mr. Kasey Krupa, Mrs. Christine Malik, Mr. Marnix Matthijs, Mrs. Atchara Tejapaibul, Mr. Carlos Rodriguez, Mrs. Aderinola Onokpasa and Mrs. Nathalie Salgado. Click photo to enlarge.

March 10 - March 24, 2010
The International Butler Academy is proud to have been selected to train the service staff of the brand-new, five-star Palais de Chine hotel in Taipei, Taiwan. Two executive trainers of TIBA  will not only train the staff, they will also assist with the pre-opening phase of this gorgeous and spectacular hotel. The assignment includes a number of PR and Marketing activities with and for national Taiwanese newspapers and TV stations.

January 11 - March 6, 2010
Students for the session from January 11 to March 6, 2010 are Mr. Andreas Baumann, Mr. Francesco Ernst, Mr. Andreas Beyer, Mr. Jean-Marc Gatignol, Mr. Peter Fan, Mr. Calleb Oyucho, Mr. Ben Pietersz, Mr. Eytan Karo, Mr. Damijan Ostojic, Mr. Oliver Wang, Mr. Rolf Muller and Mrs. Jane Tamburelli. Click photo to enlarge.

September 14 - November 7, 2009
Students for the session from September 14 to November 7, 2009 are Mr. Dieter Harsch, Mr. Enrico Muscolino, Mr. Mohamed Shamandi, Mr. Jupiter Suarez, Mrs. Franzisca Gerlinger, Mrs. Lili Hallett, Mr. Glenn van den Broek, Mr. Robert van Wieringen and Mr. Maximilian Vermorken. Click photo to enlarge.

May 11 - July 4, 2009
Students for the session from 11th May to 4th July 2009 are: Mr. Robert Arciniega, Mr. Manuel Bernardo, Mr. Bruno Constant, Mr. Jose Luiz Costa, Mr. Eddy Craenen, Mr. Frederik Nijen Twilhaar, Mr. Robert Hendriks, Mr. Benjamin Klose, Mr. Grant Lin, Mr. Barney Prinsloo, Mrs. Patricia Reis, Mr. Paulo Torres, Mr. Noa Ulmer and Mr. Herman van der Woerd. Click photo to enlarge.

January, 2009
Students for the January/March training program of 2009 are;  Mr. Steven Van Balberghe, Mr. Cornelis Greveling, Mrs. Lynn Jackson, Mr. John Lupton, Mr. Tije Ottens, Mr. Horst Schlangen, Mr. Roderik Schmal, Mr. Win Shan, Mrs. Olga Vellis and Mr. Christian van Vorst. Click photo to enlarge.

December, 2008
The International Butler Academy is extremely proud that on December 15, 2008 it was awarded the very prestigious "finest booth award" during the Millionaire Fair in Amsterdam. A real honor considering the more than 250 top luxury exhibitors. Congratulations to the many graduates who assisted us during this fair. Without their outstanding service this award would not have been possible. Click photo to enlarge.

November 4, 2008
Students of The International Butler Academy feel privileged and proud to have provided the welcoming of Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of The Netherlands when she attended the 125 year jubilee celebration of the Royal  Hospitality Foundation of The Netherlands on November 4, 2008. Click photo to enlarge.

October, 2008
Students for the October/November training program of 2008 are; Mr. Guy Wreford, Mr. Philippe Elissalde, Mr. Stefan Vandenhoeck, Mrs. Pauline Egger, Mr. Luc Deflandre, Mrs. Treva Mayo, Mr. Antoon George, Mrs. Mereta Bailey, Mr. Christophe Den Haerink and Mr. Karsten Lachmann. Click photo to enlarge.

June, 2008
Students for the June/July training program of 2008 are; Mr. Jochem Brouwer, Mr. Ronny Busch, Mr. Mark Callahan, Mr. Andrew Cull, Mr. Bruno Duval, Mr. Gerd von Kampen, Mrs. Geeke Krol, Mr. Curtis Williams, Mr. Gilles Collo, Mr. Johann Fuchs and Mr. Perry Smrz (Smrz is the correct spelling, thank you for your e-mails). Click photo to enlarge.

March 7, 2008
Friday, March 7, 2008 thirteen students graduated  with honor. Upon graduation this group handed over a Letter of Reference to The International Butler Academy. You can read this letter here. The International Butler Academy is very proud of this letter. Photo to the left;  2 graduates (Antonino Barone from Italy and James Tobin from Canada)  congratulating each other right after the official graduation ceremony.  Click photo to enlarge.

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