Epteca announced today that it is expanding its marketplace ecosystem to Lufthansa Systems BoardConnect inflight entertainment system (IFE), creating a game-changing platform for a highly customized customer- journey experience.
Les Roches Global Hospitality Education, ranked among the world's top three institutions of higher education for an international career in hospitality management (TNS Global Survey, 2013), announced that it is running a Career- related Programme in hospitality for well-known Swiss International Baccalaureate® (IB) school Collège du Léman based in Versoix, Geneva, started in Bluche VS on September 12, 2016. This new academic offering exposes IB students to the world of hospitality and offers them opportunities to work as an individual and as a team in this dynamic industry.
We are a team of 18 international and dynamic students from EHL, joining voluntary forces to host an independently organized TED event at the Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne. Since 2012, we have played a key role in facilitating distinguished speakers to spread new ideas and captivating stories to an ever-growing audience. Our goal is to bring the TED experience to our University and to give back to our Lausanne community.
Zürich remains an important finacial centre; however, the global finanical crisis took its toll and the corporate market, especially, has become much more price-sensitive, affecting hotel rates and meeting and events revenue. Unpegging the Swiss franc from the euro in January 2015 made the country instantly more expensive, which not only had repercussions on the tourism industry but also the competitiveness of its export economy.
If you wish to highlight stereotypes, one might describe the Swiss Canton of Ticino as a perfect mix of Swiss quality and Italian "Dolce Vita". Ticino has Mediterranean climate, most beautiful landscapes, blue lakes and the clear emerald green waters of the mountain rivers, Italian cuisine and a trendy atmosphere. A huge amount of private clinics with high quality medical services are attracting a well-heeled international clientele seeking for places where Swiss discretion is paramount. On closer scrutiny, however, Ticino turns out to be a complex economic area, restricted by its geography, subject to structural changes with the experience that having a "nice place" is not enough.
Leading B-to-B information, event, and marketing solutions company, Northstar Travel Group, announces the launch of the European Mountain Travel Summit: A Global Leadership Forum Presented by Mountain Travel Symposium. The two-day event, held 10-12, January 2017, takes place at Crans-Montana in the heart of the Swiss Alps, and gathers over 200 senior executives from the international mountain travel industry. Featuring cutting-edge content and unique networking opportunities for senior executives, the European Mountain Travel Summit assembles some of the greatest minds in travel. Attendees have the ability to interact and share experiences, insights and knowledge through a series of general sessions, speaker presentations, panel discussions, and pre- and post-event Alpine skiing excursions. "We are thrilled about the launch of the European Mountain Travel Summit. Extending Mountain Travel Symposium's reach internationally is a natural progression for Northstar as we continue global expansion with our brands and events," said Bob Sullivan, President, Northstar Travel Group. "Our goal is to bring together senior leaders to discuss critical issues and challenges within the mountain travel industry, bring about solutions, and in turn, make the industry more successful." The event is developed in partnership with Switzerland Tourism. Known for reliability, punctuality, political and economic stability, authenticity and stunning nature, Switzerland provides the essential backdrop for the event's debut. "We are very excited for the first European Mountain Travel Symposium to take place in Switzerland," said Juerg Schmid, CEO of Switzerland Tourism. "Switzerland as the original winter tourism destination with over 150 years of history and Crans-Montana as a premier mountain resort in the Swiss Alps provide the perfect setting for representatives of this industry to discuss the future of winter tourism." European Mountain Travel Summit becomes the first expansion of the Mountain Travel Symposium, which is now in its 42nd year. Known as the single largest and longest-running annual gathering of mountain travel professionals in the world, MTS gathers representatives from over 35 countries to establish relationships, build their business, and create a stronger mountain business community. "The European Mountain Travel Summit is a perfect next step to expand the Mountain Travel Symposium brand," said Michael J. Pierson, Managing Director, Mountain Travel Symposium and European Mountain Travel Summit. "What is exceptionally innovative about EMTS is four-fold. First, the exclusive nature of our attendees: C-level and senior marketing executives. Second, our global perspective. Third, our content: focused on market research, strategic marketing, and best practices and trends - both worldwide and on a strategic level. And fourth, our education and networking," Pierson added. "EMTS is an annual summit you do not want to miss." The inaugural event will take place at Crans-Montana, one of the leading mountain resorts in Switzerland. Crans-Montana is an exceptional site, located at an altitude of 1500 meters, on a south-facing plateau, in front of the magnificent panorama of the Valais Alps. "Crans-Montana is extremely proud to host the first EMTS," said Bruno Huggler, Director, Crans-Montana Tourisme & Congress. "We all are looking forward to making the first EMTS an outstanding and unforgettable experience. As one of the leading mountain resorts in the Alps, Crans- Montana has a long and rich tradition in tourism. This event is a natural fit for our destination and we cannot wait to share our amazing views, activities, cultural experiences, and gastronomy with all of our guests." To learn more about the European Mountain Travel Summit visit www.europemts.com
The first incarnation of this hotel was a zero-star offering in an underground nuclear bunker, but its second has more stars than any other in the world. This summer the Null Stern Hotel, holiday accommodation in art form, opens its only room, without walls or a ceiling, beneath the night sky on a mountain-side in Graubünden in Switzerland. In 2008 it was in a bunker in St Gallen.
Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL) students present the ideal vision of the Restaurant of the future to METRO senior executives, with key findings to support the implementation of technology within restaurants, aiming to improve customer satisfaction, process efficiency and business development.
Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL) and the future Institut International Joël Robuchon have begun to combine their complementary experience to contribute to the enrichment of training in the culinary arts and to the development of leading professionals. This cooperation will enable a constructive and innovative exchange between the two institutions.
Warwick International Hotels has completed a company-wide rebranding initiative that includes a new corporate identity, a new logo and revised visual language. The brand is now named Warwick Hotels & Resorts.
EHL Group announces Michael Hartmann as new Managing Director of the Swiss School of Tourism and Hospitality (SSTH) in Passugg. Michael replaces Mr. Knut Rupprecht who is leaving SSTH for personal reasons. We would like to thank Knut for his personal dedication to the rebirth of the school. Effective immediately, Michael is set to drive the further development of the sister school of Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL), dedicated to vocational hospitality education.
EHL Group announces Michael Hartmann as new Managing Director of the Swiss School of Tourism and Hospitality (SSTH) in Passugg. Michael replaces Mr. Knut Rupprecht who is leaving SSTH for personal reasons. We would like to thank Knut for his personal dedication to the rebirth of the school. Effective immediately, Michael is set to drive the further development of the sister school of Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL), dedicated to vocational hospitality education. Michael Hartmann joined EHL in 2014 as Senior Executive Advisor, actively contributing to the creation of the Lausanne Report, a strategic in-depth report on the possible future scenarios of the hospitality industry which will be launched later this year. A sneak-preview of the report was presented to a professional audience in March 2016 at the Window to the Future think-tank summit held at EHL. Having started his career in Munich, Germany, with Kempinski, Michael Hartmann is a graduate of the Hotel Management School in Heidelberg, Germany, and attended Cornell University. In 2004 he received a MBA degree from Henley Management College (UK).
The B2B online booking platform for temporary housing Homelike has succesfully expanded its business to Switzerland. Homelike now offers more than 12,000 furnished apartments in 20 cities in the DACH (Germany, Austria and Switzerland) region, which can be booked entirely online. The German based property technology (PropTech) startup is currently the largest provider of temporary housing for corporate and business travellers in DACH region, starting at rental periods of one month.
The IH&RA Board of Directors and the General Assembly met in Barcelona to elect a new President and a New Board after the resignation of the President for Personal reasons. After debating for one day the Board of Directors proposed to the General Assembly unanimously the nomination of Dr. Ghassan AIDI, former President 2007-2013 as President , decision approved again unanimously by the General Assembly for a period of 4 years starting May 21,2016 .
Vincent POULINGUE ESSEC IMHI 2002 has been promoted to Deputy General Manager InterContinental Geneva. Vincent has held several positions within the InterContinental Group: Deputy Manager InterContinental Tahiti , Executive Assistant Manager Rooms InterContinental Paris le Grand and more recently General Manager of Hotel Indigo Paris opera. Vincent started his career with Lucien Barrière and worked 7 years for this group.
Ariane PERSIN ESSEC IMHI 2004 has been appointed as Director of Revenue Optimization at La Réserve Geneva, to take care of optimization of rooms, F&B and spa revenue. She was previously at Mandarin Oriental, Geneva as Director of Reservations and Revenue Management. Before that, she held the position of Revenue Account Manager in Paris, for Preferred Hotel Group, and Marketing Assistant at Conrad Hotels in Brussels.
CARINE JOMAS FENOT ESSEC IMHI 1999 has been appointed as Director of Sales for Mandarin Oriental hotel Geneva. Since her graduation Carine has worked for many companies such as Disneyland Paris,Mövenpick Hotel Geneva, Paris Expo, VIPARIS and has spent the last 5 years with Accor as Market place manager, Regional sales manager, Key account manager M&E and more recently as Director of Sales M&E and Leisure.
Kempinski Hotels today announces that the Supervisory Board of Kempinski AG and the Board of Directors of Kempinski Hotels SA have unanimously agreed to appoint Markus Semer as Chairman of the Management Board and Chief Executive Officer, effective March 31, 2016.
Lausanne – The Young Hoteliers Summit (YHS) Rankings 2016 aims to identify the most desirable employers in the hotel industry as perceived 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. A snapshot of the results was presented during the opening ceremony of YHS 2016 on 14th March 2016.
LAUSANNE, the 7th Edition of the Young Hoteliers Summit 2016 started at the Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne and warmly welcomed over 80 motivated delegates, accompanied by their professors, as well as distinguished hospitality leaders from recognized companies all over the world. Launching with an exceptional Opening Ceremony, the two first days of the Global Summit included various workshops, focus groups, keynotes and panels, led and held by representatives of Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, Dorchester Collection, DBRC Continental, Expedia, FRHI and The Leading Hotels of the World. The highlight within the first two days was the announcement of the challenge.