Now Accepting Nominations for the 2026 Young Leader Award at Questex’s IHIF EMEA
ISHC seeks nominations for professionals 35 or younger who demonstrate emerging leadership and impact in the hospitality sector.
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Hospitality as a force for good: lessons from a refugee
Syrian-Armenian refugee Armen Melkonian shares how hospitality principles guided his journey from war-torn Syria to hotel industry success in the Netherlands.
Beyond the Business Case: What Hotels Get Wrong About Neurodiversity Employment
Despite 40% of UK hotels having neuroinclusion policies, fewer than 15% of neurodivergent employees find accommodations effective, revealing a gap between corporate commitments and operational reality.
By Jayanti Jayanti, Senior Lecturer in Hospitality Management, University of West London
9 visionary keynote speakers advancing the Future of Hospitality Education at EuroCHRIE 2025
EuroCHRIE 2025, hosted by Hotelschool The Hague, brings together global educators, researchers, and industry leaders to explore the future of hospitality and tourism education. The conference highlights innovation across the sector, from AI and leadership to sustainability, future skills, while emphasising the role of education as a driver of industry innovation.
Hospitality Action and Montgomery Group unite to expand industry wellbeing messaging
Leading UK charity Hospitality Action has announced a strategic partnership with Montgomery Group, the country’s longest-running independent events organiser.
Henri Giscard d'Estaing leaves Club Med: A major change for Fosun
Henri Giscard d'Estaing, Chairman of Club Med since 2002, has been ousted from his position at the head of the group by Fosun, its Chinese shareholder since 2015.
Cushman & Wakefield Bolsters UK Hospitality Capital Markets Team With New Hire
Francesca joins us as a Senior Consultant in the UK Hospitality Capital Markets team. Formerly with CBRE, she brings valuable experience across Advisory and Capital Markets in both London and Asia. Her strong expertise in financial analysis and real estate advisory is a great addition to the team, following the recent arrivals of Andrew Horder and Anastasia Cooper to support our expanding Hospitality Capital Markets division.
New Report Reveals Staffing Crisis as Top Challenge Facing Accommodation Industry
A new report has been launched by Expert Market analysing the state of the accommodation industry - finding that challenges around staff, from hiring to costs, are at the center of their concerns.
Cushman & Wakefield Bolsters UK Hospitality Capital Markets Team With Double Hire
Real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield has added to its growing Hospitality Capital Markets team in London by hiring Andrew Horder as a Partner and Anastasia Cooper as a Consultant.Horder has more than 25 years’ experience in the hospitality investment space across brokerage, investor, and development roles in London, the UK and EMEA. Previously Director of EMEA Development for Frasers Hospitality, the global investor and operator of serviced apartments, hotels and premium rental apartments, Horder has also held positions with AccorHotels, EQ Group and Savills.Cooper is an Ecole Hoteliere de Lausanne graduate who joins from a specialist hotel brokerage and consultancy, advising on acquisitions and disposals across the UK. Both she and Horder will work closely with Ed Fitch, Head of Hospitality UK, as well as supporting the wider growth of Cushman & Wakefield’s EMEA Hospitality platform, headed by Jon Hubbard. Ed Fitch, Head of Hospitality UK & Ireland at Cushman & Wakefield, said: “Andrew is a proven deal-doer who brings a rare combination of experience across the spectrum of hospitality investment stakeholders. He has a deep understanding of the perspectives of brands, operators, and investors, and I am delighted to be welcoming him back to brokerage and working with him once again. Anastasia has already gained valuable experience in UK hospitality investment, and we are pleased she has chosen to take the next step in her career with us. We expect the increased liquidity momentum in the market to continue and hiring Andrew and Anastasia reinforces our commitment to supporting our clients in navigating these truly exciting times for the hospitality capital markets.”UK hospitality investment volumes hit a five-year high in 2024 on the back of a surge of private equity-led portfolio transactions. The outlook is also promising, with deal-making momentum expected to carry through into 2025. Contributing factors include an anticipated influx of high-quality assets hitting the market, declining interest rates acting as a catalyst, and enhanced clarity in property pricing — further reinforcing the market’s robust investment trajectory.
BTS from IntroWeek at EHL
EHL IntroWeek is designed to help you transition seamlessly into your new environment, ensuring you feel supported and connected from day one. This invaluable week provides insights into academic expectations, social opportunities, and vital local information that will serve you throughout your studies.
EHL and Metropolitan-AKMI Educational Group Expand VET Programs to Thessaloniki
In a significant move to enhance vocational education in Greece, EHL and the Metropolitan-AKMI Educational Group are proud to announce the expansion of their successful partnership. Starting in the academic year 2024-25, students in Northern Greece, specifically in Thessaloniki, will have the opportunity to enroll in EHL's prestigious VET (Vocational Education and Training) programs.
EHL celebrates 6 years as the World's #1 Hospitality Management institution in the QS ranking
For the sixth consecutive year EHL Hospitality Business School is nominated as the world’s best institution in hospitality management education. In addition, EHL maintains its upward trajectory in the global ranking of business schools.
Inside the elite Swiss school for hotel managers
In a smart restaurant on the edge of Lausanne, a young woman from Cannes is attempting to open a bottle of Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé. Watching from the middle of the dining room, which has views of the Alps across Lake Geneva, is Eric Iunker, a lecturer whose eyebrows seem to be permanently raised.
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UN Tourism and Moldova Launch Joint Project for Female Leadership in Tourism
The "Empowering Young Women: sustainable livelihoods through tourism" initiative aims to support women at every stage of their careers in the sector, while also advancing several of the Sustainable Development Goals, including those related to gender equality, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all. The project will also count on the support of Invest Moldova Agency, and the Moldova State University, with funding from the Estonian Development Cooperation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Estonia.
Behind the scenes: Insights from my Corfu internship adventure
I am Rafaël Gehy, a 19-year-old 3rd-semester student at EHL Campus Passugg, currently undertaking an internship. For this semester, I decided to split it into two parts and venture abroad for the first half. While researching international internships, I found a position at the newly-opening resort of the Sani Ikos Group, Ikos Odisia. Founded in 1971, the Sani Ikos chain is rapidly expanding, with one or two new resorts opening each year. Located in Corfu, Greece, Ikos Odisia is the second resort on the island, with Ikos Dassia, its predecessor, just a few kilometers up the road.
"Salary Compass" for the Viennese hotel market shows consistency and stability in a post-Pandemic operating environment
The PKF hospitality group has now published the "Salary Compass"* for the Viennese hotel market. The survey is once again instrumental in providing benchmarks for salary ranges within the upscale and luxury segments of Vienna’s hotel sector.
Accor UK gifts £61,000 to fund apprenticeship scheme at Brewhouse & Kitchen
Accor, the world leading hospitality group, today announced it has partnered with microbrewery and British pub group, Brewhouse & Kitchen, to gift £61,000 of Apprenticeship Levy to fund the development of 10 apprenticeships across Brewhouse’s 22 venues in the UK.
Opportunity for All: Samarkand Academy Adds to Growing UNWTO Education Network
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has further enhanced its status as the global leader in advancing education and skills development for the tourism sector. As one of the top priorities of the Organization’s leadership, and fully endorsed by all Member States, education serves as the foundation for building more resilience and accelerating the shift to greater sustainability.
The Belfry Hotel & Resort champions women with raft of internal promotions
The Belfry Hotel & Resort, in picturesque North Warwickshire, is proud to announce the promotions of six female members of staff, showcasing the exceptional talent of its female workforce and continuing efforts to achieve gender equality.
Travelodge’s £4 million 'Top Up Your Trolley' scheme gives 12,200 employees supermarket vouchers worth up to £250 to help out during the ongoing cost of living crisis
Travelodge, the UK’s largest independent hotel chain which operates nearly 600 hotels, has provided over 12,200 employees with £250 supermarket vouchers amid the ongoing cost of living crisis.