The inaugural IHG European Business School was held in association with the Oxford School of Hospitality Management, Oxford Brookes University, from 24th to 26th August 2015. Over 100 delegates, all employees of IHG selected on the basis of their performance and potential, gathered for a 'back to university' intensive learning experience.
Against the backdrop of its pledge to uphold the best corporate practices, NH Hotel Group has updated its Code of Conduct with a view to increasing the scope of application of the principles and values that guide the Group's behaviour, while adapting the Code for recent legislative developments.
Switzerland has an unrivaled reputation as a center of excellence for hospitality education. But there is a lot more to the country that makes it an attractive place to study. This infographic, the seventh in Les Roches series, highlights ten great things about Switzerland – some you could probably guess, others may come as a surprise. Let us know what you think!
Young Hoteliers Summit was excited to welcome delegates, distinguished partners and guests back to the Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne campus for Day 2. The morning commenced with an interactive panel discussion, moderated by Dr. Demian Hodari (Assistant Professor, Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne), between the millennial attendees and three teams of industry representatives Ms. Rachel Begbie (Senior Director of Human Resources at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts), Mr. Pierre Botteron (Vice President Human Resources, Europe, FRHI), Mr. Olivier Bracard (Chief Executive Officer, HOSCO), Ms. Laura Natal (Associate Director of Staffing for EMEA, Starwood Hotels & Resorts), Mr. Michael Levie (Chief Operating Officer, citizenM), and Mr. Sean Wheeler (Area Director of Human Resources - UK, Dorchester Collection).
The third pillar of the Young Hoteliers Summit, the Hotel Employer Ranking, aims to identify the most desirable employers in the hotel industry as judged by young hoteliers worldwide. It gives insights into the views and priorities of the future generation and recognizes the companies that are at the forefront of employment practices.
The 6th annual Young Hoteliers Summit 2015 is delighted to announce its partnerships with Starwood Hotels & Resorts, FRHI Hotels & Resorts, and Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts as the Royal Sponsors, as well as with ITB Berlin as the Exclusive Industry Partner.
Accor, the world's leading hotel operator and market leader in Europe, today announces that it is a signatory of the Women's Empowerment Principles (WEPs). This program, an initiative of UN Women and the United Nations Global Compact, defines seven principles that foster the empowerment of women in the workplace, the marketplace and the community.
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world's leading hotel companies, has today announced the opening of its 600th IHG® Academy programme, having doubled the number operating globally in the past year. IHG opened over 300 programmes during 2014 alone, giving almost 6,700 new IHG Academy participants the opportunity to develop the skills needed to work in the hospitality industry.
In line with its long-term strategy and turnaround programme Route 2015, the Rezidor Hotel Group further optimizes its organisation and announces a reshaped Executive Committee. Elie Younes, formerly Senior Vice President & Head of Group Development, has been promoted to Executive Vice President & Chief Development Officer. Marianne Ruhngaard, Senior Vice President & General Counsel; and Eugene Staal, Senior Vice President Technical Development have left the company.
This rigorous Hospitality program is designed to bring highly talented high school students to Switzerland (The Birth Place of Hospitality and Tourism) in the summer for an unparalleled academic, social and cultural introduction to life and learning in one of the most the beautiful cities of Switzerland.
Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL) deploys its strategic development objectives under the leadership of its Board of Governors. The newly formed "EHL SA" holding company aims to ensure the management of its various specialized business units.
In an effort to attract the most talented job seekers in the industry, Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) has enhanced its careers site and job search process with improved search functionality and behind-the scenes photos submitted by current employees. The campaign entitled #PictureYourselfHere is designed to provide job seekers with a more inspiring job search experience and give them an authentic glimpse into what it is like to work at Marriott International.
Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL), the Conrad N. Hilton College at the University of Houston and the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) join forces to offer an exceptional new Master's program in Global Hospitality Business.
Loyd Grossman was the honorary graduate at the first graduation ceremony for the Edge Hotel School at the University of Essex. The graduates completed their two-year fast track degree course in the summer, having started their studies before Wivenhoe House, the four-star hotel at the Colchester Campus, opened in the summer of 2012. Many have already landed impressive jobs all over the country, including at luxury hotels in London and Scotland.
Lausanne, 13th October 2014 – The Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL), a pioneer inhospitality education, and Saviva, an alliance of food service specialists fordemanding clients, are pleased to announce that they have entered into a threeyearpartnership agreement, due to commence January 1, 2015.The agreement provides for the establishment of a "Food & Beverage Saviva" Chair. The Chair will focus on the development of research projects to promote innovation and sustainable development in the Food Service industry.
HOSPA - the Association that provides unparalleled support for hospitality's Finance, Revenue Management and IT professionals with career development, networking and keeping up-dated with industry trends and developments – is delighted to invite applications for the 2014 HOSPA Career and Future Career Investment Development Scholarships.
At the opening ceremony of this year's Young Hoteliers Summit, the 2014 Top Hotel Employer Ranking was revealed. Despite this year's Ranking bringing a significant shake up in many areas, YHS congratulates Starwood Hotels & Resorts in retaining first place as most desirable Hotel Company Employer 2014. Globally, respondents valued career and learning opportunities, as well as empowerment as the most important criteria when choosing an employer. The Global Top 3 are completed by the The Peninsula Hotels and Marriott Hotels and Resorts.
Top business schoolEMLYON has partnered with the INSTITUT PAUL BOCUSE, one of the world's leading schools for hotel management and gastronomy, to develop a specialist Masters in International Hospitality Management commencing this August.
Even before the expiry of the present agreement (which runs until 2015), Professor Peter Thuy, Managing Director of Career Partner GmbH, and Matthias Heck, CFO and Director of Human Resources at the Frankfurt-based hotel group Steigenberger Hotels AG, have set the seal on a new five-year arrangement. Steigenberger has established a genuine sense of tradition by working together with the Bad Reichenhall Academy since as long ago as 1972. This extensive period has proved an enrichment for both parties. The Academy and other local Steigenberger trade and technical schools provide a wide range of training services. These enable employees of the Steigenberger Hotel Group to take part in practically oriented "Career Camp" seminars, in courses leading to the qualification of master craftsman, in trainer aptitude examinations and in special one-week "service intensive courses". There is also the opportunity to study via distance learning for a Bachelor or Masters degree at the Bad Honnef School of Business Management. Those studying at the Academy are able to gain practical experience to add to the academically based knowledge they have acquired by applying for internships in various areas within the company. This is an ideal way of supplementing training and enables important career plans to be made whilst students are still studying. Career pathways are also a main focus of the annual "Fireside Chats", at which representatives of the hotel group and the Academy answer questions posed by young talent starting out in the hotel business. "We are able to pass on our experience and support young people as they pursue their preferred occupation. They are also a source of learning and inspiration for us", emphasises Roberto Rojas, Head of Group and Human Resources at Steigenberger Hotels AG. The Fireside Chats are an integral component of the successful cooperation between the Steigenberger Hotel Group and the Steigenberger Academy in Bad Reichenhall.
Researching and networking in order to look for a job: these are the skills required of students and graduates, and for them ITB Berlin, the world's leading travel trade show, is an important platform as well. This year, for the first time, the show will be assisting this audience by providing them with a comprehensive online guide which enables visitors in search of courses and jobs to make the best possible use of the opportunities at ITB Berlin.