(left to right) Mr Michel Rochat, General Director of EHL, Mr Stephen Rushmore, President of the hospitality consulting group, HVS Internationa, Mr Fabien Fresnel, EHL Education and Research Director — Photo by EHL

Mr Stephen Rushmore, President of the hospitality consulting group, HVS International, is regularly invited to give conferences at the Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL) where he frequently teaches classes on Real Estate Financial Management and holds seminars on hotel valuation and hotel real estate assets. During his presence on the EHL campus on 29 March, Mr Stephen Rushmore was both surprised and delighted to be awarded the title of Honorary Professor at the Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne.

Mr Michel Rochat, General Director of EHL and Mr Fabien Fresnel, the Education and Research Director presented this award to Mr Rushmore. As well as being a renowned professor who teaches in some of the world's most prestigious universities, Mr Rushmore has had an illustrious and very exceptional career in hospitality consulting with one of the biggest global groups. HVS International offers financial consulting services, market research and much more – in as much as Stephen Rushmore defines himself as a "dream-maker", making those he shares with his clients come true. With a total of 30 offices, HVS International is present in North and South America, Europe and Asia.

Stephen Rushmore has a passion for teaching which he does unstintingly all over the world, notably at Harvard University: "I love to teach, it is very satisfying. I would be a full time teacher if I didn't manage HVS. I learn a lot from the students; contact with them enriches me and they motivate me to always strive to do better to satisfy them. I particularly appreciate the level of intelligence of the EHL students, their curiosity, their high level of requirements and education, their open attitude to the world…" Mr Fresnel specially underlined Mr Rushmore's human qualities: "He knows how to be both a talented, outstanding businessman and a wonderful human being, which is something not everyone can attain. This is also what draws students to him: they appreciate his humbleness and availability."

Stephen Rushmore has had links to EHL for almost ten years now, and he is also a member of the International Advisory Board. He stated that he was honoured to be the recipient of such a prestigious title: "This is an honour which is not often awarded. I am one of the first! It is very pleasant to be recognised by an institution that is as prestigious as EHL". Stephen Rushmore is delighted to be able to come and teach more often at EHL in an academic environment that he appreciates enormously and in a city and country where he enjoys the atmosphere and the culinary specialities.

About HVS | HVS is the world’s leading consulting and services organization focused on the hotel, restaurant, shared ownership, gaming, and leisure industries. Established in 1980, the company performs more than 2,000 assignments per year for virtually every major industry participant. HVS principals are regarded as the leading professionals in their respective regions of the globe. We are client driven, entrepreneurial, and dedicated to providing the best advice and services in a timely and cost-efficient manner. Through a worldwide network of 30 offices staffed by 400 seasoned industry professionals, HVS provides an unparalleled range of complementary services for the hospitality industry. For further information regarding our expertise and specifics about our services, please visit www.hvs.com

About EHL Group

EHL Group is the global reference in education, innovation and consulting for the hospitality and service sector.
With expertise dating back to 1893, EHL Group now offers a wide range of leading educational programs from apprenticeships to master's degrees, as well as professional and executive education, on three campuses in Switzerland and Singapore. EHL Group also offers consulting and certification services to companies and learning centers around the world. True to its values and committed to building a sustainable world, EHL Group's purpose is to provide education, services and working environments that are people-centered and open to the world. www.ehlgroup.com