25Hours Zurich Langstrasse has opened its doors in Northern Switzerland, featuring a design by Berlin-based Studio Aisslinger. Built around the concept of a "pocket universe", the hotel comprises distinctive amenities including a freestanding sheet metal pop-up kiosk, brass sheet module bar, co-working space and vinyl corner.
An esteemed group of hospitality industry experts have gathered at École hôtelière de Lausanne in Switzerland for the International Hotel Investment Forum (IHIF) Advisory Board. The group meet annually to review the recent event, understand the current industry challenges and future trends and plan the event for the following year.
Aman, a collection of intimate retreats with 31 destinations in 20 countries, has recently appointed Debbie Cross as Chief Human Resources Officer.
ISHC (International Society of Hospitality Consultants), in partnership with BHN (Burba Hotel Network), took time to recognize a Rising Star at the Caribbean Hotel & Resort Investment Summit (CHRIS) in Miami. The Rising Star Award Caribbean only added to the sense of excitement and opportunity at the CHRIS conference amidst lessening public health concern over Zika and a cautiously optimistic hotel & tourism investment community.
Seasoned hotelier Stephan Post has been named as the new General Manager of Park Gstaad. Mr Post joins Park Gstaad this summer from his most recent assignment as General Manager of the Intercontinental Davos, also in Switzerland. Mr Post’s appointment will follow the departure of the hotel’s current General Manager Daniel Ziegler who has led the property since September 2015. Mr Ziegler, who leaves to pursue personal and professional projects, will hand over to Mr Post during the summer season in the mountain resort. Mr Ziegler guided Park Gstaad to one of its most successful winter seasons in 2016-2017, and oversaw the implementation of two new restaurant concepts with Chubut in 2015, and Avenue Montagne in 2016.
After 14 years, The Carlton Hotel St. Moritz will have a new General Manager.
Kempinski Hotels announced today a new Management Board to lead Europe's oldest luxury hotel group into the future. This extended team of senior Kempinski executives, led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Kempinski Hotels, Markus Semer, reflects the diversity, craftsmanship know-how and pioneering spirit for which the 120-year-old luxury hotel brand is known around the world.
HeBS Digital is pleased to announce that it has been selected by Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL) to provide online video coursework for their 2017 certificate program in hospitality management. Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne is one of the leading hotel management schools in the world with more than 2,600 students from over 100 different nationalities currently enrolled.
Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL) and Swiss International Air Lines are delighted to announce a new partnership.
Les Roches Global Hospitality Education was ranked number 4 of the world's top institutions for Hospitality and Leisure Management, and number 2 worldwide for employer reputation by QS World University Rankings by Subject 2017, released on 8 March. The QS World University Rankings categorize the world's top universities by subject areas, covering 46 different subjects in 2017. The rankings aim to help prospective students identify the world's leading schools in their chosen field of study, extending the list of subjects each year in response to a high demand for subject-level comparisons.In the Hospitality and Leisure Management category, the survey included two criteria: academic and employer rating, used to assess institutions' reputation among international scholars and industry leaders. In 2017, the QS World University Rankings draw on survey responses from 74,651 academics and 40,643 responses from graduate employers worldwide."Les Roches continues to provide students with the highest-quality hospitality management education rooted in the Swiss tradition of excellence across a global network of five campuses on four continents," said Sonia Tatar, CEO Worldwide of Les Roches. "The goal of every hospitality management school is to prepare future leaders to evolve and successfully compete in a rapidly changing world to shape the industry of tomorrow. This survey confirms that employers appreciate the unique nature of our education model, combining experiential learning with digital innovations and an entrepreneurial approach."Les Roches' parent company Sommet Education strives to prepare graduates for success in the hospitality industry of tomorrow through academic rigor, skills-based learning and a multicultural outlook. According to the same survey, Sommet Education is the only network with two institutions ranked among the world's top 5 institutions for employer reputation."We welcome the QS World University Rankings by Subject to include hospitality for the first time and are pleased to see both our schools represented in the top 5 institutions for employer reputation," said Benoît-Etienne Domenget, CEO of Sommet Education. "The survey supports Les Roches' innovative and international teaching approach to equip students with the entrepreneurial and business management skills required in this dynamic global industry."About Les Roches Global Hospitality EducationFounded in 1954, Les Roches is a private institution based on the Swiss model of experiential learning, offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in the fields of hospitality, tourism and event management. Les Roches prepares entrepreneurial and innovative graduates across a global network of campuses in Switzerland, Spain, the US, China and Jordan.Les Roches is accredited at the university level by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. (NEASC).
Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL) the world's leading hospitality management school, has received the formal approval from local authorities to start the construction work for its future campus which will mix ecology, technology and pedagogy. The many additions to the existing infrastructures include sports facilities, a new restaurant with a capacity for 450 people and twice as many dorm rooms.
In a world of fierce competition amongst online booking platforms, Horwath HTL Switzerland investigates what value there is for national OTAs within the Swiss market. The report takes into account the perspective of hoteliers and how national OTAs might be beneficial for their business. It reveals that national OTAs have to create additional products and offers to be successful and to differentiate themselves from the international players.
Tina Heide will take up the reins at Steigenberger Grandhotel Belvédère in Davos with effect from 1 July. She will succeed Thomas Kleber, who is leaving the company. Ms. Heide has been employed at the hotel for over five years. During this period, she has already held several leadership positions, including that of Deputy Hotel Director. She is currently Hotel Manager. This means that she is familiar with the hotel and its staff and also has experience of its most important event, the annual World Economic Forum. Ms. Heide previously worked for series of international hotel companies, such as Kempinski, Hilton and Radisson Blu.
Tackling the challenge of conventionalism within the hospitality industry was the central theme of the 8th edition of YHS. Influential industry professionals assessed this trending topic in order to provide their views and opinions on what the future of hospitality is offering. Subjects addressed during the summit ranged from how user-generated social media content enhances branding, to how loyalty within the luxury segment is perceived and achieved. As well, questions such as how ownership types affect the flexibility to become more sustainable and how new and innovative business models disrupt the industry were discussed and recommendations given. The aim of YHS is to bring hospitality management students and industry leaders together, to create a collaborative community for exchange of industry insights. 81 students representing 42 partner schools from 19 countries were invited and attended the summit. Further challenging their thinking, the participants from the various educational institutions were invited to take on the YHS Challenge hosted by The Student Hotel, an innovative hybrid lodging concept merging various types of customer segments. The provider of the challenge changes every year and asks the attendees to come up with new ideas of business practices. Within small teams and limited time resources, the students evaluate, assess and present the project to a jury of industry professionals. After a successful 8th edition of YHS, the organisation committee extends its thanks to all partners, guest speakers and visitors and is excited for what the Young Hoteliers Summit 2018 has to offer.
A Belle Époque jewel will open for meetings and incentives guests in June 2017 after eight years of meticulous restoration and architectural preservation. The 111-year-old, four-star superior Palace Hotel – one of four properties in the Bürgenstock Resort – will feature 108 rooms and suites, a French restaurant, a lobby and lounge, an expansive terrace overlooking Lake Lucerne and 8,751 square feet of meeting facilities.
A Belle Époque jewel will open for meetings and incentives guests in June 2017 after eight years of meticulous restoration and architectural preservation. The 111-year-old, four-star superior Palace Hotel – one of four properties in the Bürgenstock Resort – will feature 108 rooms and suites, a French restaurant, a lobby and lounge, an expansive terrace overlooking Lake Lucerne and 8,751 square feet of meeting facilities.
U.S. President Trump's forthcoming state visit to the U.K. may only be in the planning stages as yet but it has already proved to be controversial. A state visit is largely ceremonial but the pomp and pageantry can help to cement relations between two countries – and with Brexit on the horizon, Britain will need all the friends it can muster, especially when it comes to negotiating trade deals.
Mike Wehrle has been appointed Culinary Director of the Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne, Switzerland's newest luxury resort that will open this summer. He brings 23 years of experience with Michelin-starred restaurants and luxury hotels in Europe, Southeast Asia and the U.S. Chef Wehrle will be responsible for the resort's 12 restaurants and bars which will feature French cuisine á la Escoffier and César Ritz, Swiss and regional Alpine cuisines, Middle Eastern, Chinese, Indian, Japanese and Thai menus. He will also oversee the healthy cuisine in the spa as well as all banqueting facilities. Over the past 23 years, Chef Wehrle has managed and cooked in the kitchens of luxury hotels and award-winning restaurants in some of the world's renowned culinary capitals. For the last eight years, he served as Executive Chef at The Peninsula Hotels in Bangkok, Chicago and Manila. Prior to that, he was with the 224-room Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel & Spa in Interlaken, Switzerland for five years. There, he held the position of chef de cuisine at the Gault Millau 16-point restaurant La Terrasse, and later, was interim executive chef for the luxury resort's five restaurants and bars. In 2000, Mr. Wehrle began his career at the InterContinental London Park Lane as chef de partie. He moved to the Romantikhotel Spielweg in Münstertal, in Germany's Black Forest to be its junior sous chef and pastry chef. Later, he served as chef de partie and then second de chef cuisine at the three Michelin-starred L'Auberge de l'Ill Haeberlin in Illhaeusern, France.
The eighth edition of the Young Hoteliers Summit (YHS) will continue to serve as a communication platform for leading hospitality firms, their masterminds, and top talents from over 40 international hospitality schools. Through keynote speeches, panel discussions, the YHS Challenge, and workshops, the 3-day summit aims to shape the future of the industry.
Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL), the world's leading institution in hospitality management education, has launched a new set of Advanced Certificates and the first – Driving Hotel Revenues – is now open for registrations. The 12-week online programs can be followed through the EHL Digital Education Platform, offering great flexibility and a highly dynamic learning experience. The new Advanced Certificates are part of EHL's broader commitment to defining industry standards, while catering to the needs and aspirations of its participants.