International Butler Academy, the world's leading butler service training institute, opened its first branch in China in southwestern China's Chengdu on July 10.

Robert Wennekes, founder and chairman of the International Butler Academy, together with 10 of his best royal butlers, attended the official opening of the International Butler Academy China. Robert Wennekes is an excellent butler himself, who has served five US presidents and a number of royal families in Asia and Europe.

Wennekes said he likes Chinese cuisine very much and it is his desire to integrate the finest western service with the most exquisite Chinese cuisine.

Thomas Kaufman, CEO of the International Butler Academy China, said the institute has been well-prepared to change people's attitudes towards service and to bring the western style butler service to Chengdu and China.

The International Butler Academy China's inaugural class starts in July and is already full with 24 students. All of the students are staff from 12 different five-star hotels in Chengdu.

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