The Steigenberger Academy has returned to the DH Family, and Deutsche Hospitality has thus become the only hotel group in Europe to have its own state-recognised initial and continuing training venue. Ulrich Bensel, CHRO of Deutsche Hospitality, will become Managing Director of the Steigenberger Academy. Responsibility for day-to-day running will remain with Bettina Wolf. Deutsche Hospitality has taken the Steigenberger Academy back in house with the aims of countering the shortage of skilled workers within the sector and of offering even more attractive continuing training opportunities to its approximately 11,000 employees. Located in Bad Reichenhall, the academy boasts a proud tradition which stretches back for more than 70 years. It formed part of Steigenberger Hotels AG during the period from 1972 to 2011.