School of Hotel Management Lausanne

Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne was founded in 1893 by Jacques Tschumi, it is the oldest and first hotel business school in the world. It was opened during the tourism boom in Switzerland at the end of the 19th century in order to satisfy the high need for qualified and experienced personnel. ^{[11] [12]}

Since 2001, the EHL has been offering the EMBA (Executive Master in Hotel Management) program, a university degree in hotel management in conjunction with the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Western Switzerland (HES-SO). ^[13]

Among professionals, EHL is considered the best university in the world for the preparation of hotel management staff. ^{[14] [15]}

From here specialists are graduated in four areas, ready to take leadership positions in international hotels: ^[16]

• Bachelor of Science in International Hotel Management (studying in English or French), with the preparatory year of immersion in the hotel industry, three years of comprehension of management issues, two six-month internship periods (often abroad) and 10-week counseling. ^{[17] [18]} • Master of International Hotel Business, a three-semester program, implemented in partnership with the Polytechnic University of Hong Kong and the University of Houston, with courses in Lausanne (Switzerland), Hong Kong (China) and Houston (USA). ^[19] • Executive Master of Hotel Management, a 12-month postgraduate program in hotel management ^{[20] [21] [22]} • A master class in culinary art, a certificate of six-month study of the deep aspects of cooking, such as international cuisine, gastronomy and baked goods. ^{[23] [24]}

EHL offers financial assistance to talented students who are unable to attend school due to financial difficulties. ^[25]

Pupils, teachers and other staff follow the EHL brand dress code, which is believed to help develop student potential. ^[26]

The EHL campus includes several experienced restaurants where students are trained for the pre-year, including the Berceau des Sens, a gastronomic restaurant open to the public and included in the Gault Millau guide. ^[27] There are also several bars, 48 ​​study rooms, classrooms, a library, classes for completing assignments, a wine tasting room, a cafe, a historic building, sports areas, and bedrooms. ^[28]

Important environmental initiatives are being followed at EHL, including a garbage recycling system, a vegetable garden, a heat recovery system for cold storage, solar panels, and two university electric cars. ^{[29] [30] [31]}

In 2013, EHL launched a project to further develop the university through an exchange of ideas between 385 students from all over the world studying architecture and landscape design. ^{[32] The} preparatory work should begin in the fall of 2016, the project will be operational for four years. The project will cost about 226 million Swiss francs. ^{[33] [34]}

EHL students have created and actively participate in the work of interest committees, including sports, photography, cooking, art, charity, academic practice and career development. ^[35]

Candidates for the undergraduate program are selected after reviewing their documents and online certification, including analytical and quantitative tests, tests to identify abilities to work in the hotel industry, online interviews. Pre-qualified applicants are invited to the final selection on the university campus, including a tour of the university, interviews with teachers, staff and students, as well as a group lesson. ^{[36] [37]}

The University of Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne is a recognized institution of higher education. Accreditation issued by the Association of Schools and Colleges in New England (New England Association of Schools and Colleges, NEASC, USA). ^[38] This accreditation confirms that the institution meets international standards of higher education, supports the recognition of the results of the educational process when changing the place of study and the achieved degrees of American educational institutions. ^[39]

In Switzerland, it is the only hotel business school offering studies together with the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Western Switzerland (HES-SO), known for its high quality of education and the issuance of academic diplomas protected by Swiss law. ^{[40] [41]}

The Executive Master of Hotel Business is a hotel administration program that has been recognized by the Swiss Center for Accreditation and Quality Assurance in Higher Education (AAQ) as meeting their quality standards. ^[42]

Based on a study conducted by TNS Sofres in 2007, 2010 and 2013, among international managers and hospitality recruiters, the EHL school is considered the best in the world in terms of sending to work in the international hotel business after training. ^{[43] [44] [45]}

In 2013 and 2014, the EHL school was named the best leadership school for the hotel and restaurant industry at the Worldwide Hospitality Awards. ^{[46] [47]}

Since 2014, the EHL Research Center, in partnership with STR, has been trying to become the main source of research in international hospitality. ^{[48] [49]} The EHL Food and Beverage Department, supported by Saviva, a food and marketing group, has been studying the changes and challenges of the restaurant industry since 2010. ^[50] The department of METRO Innovation is engaged in research and innovation in the field of hospitality and restaurants. ^[51]

Many gastronomy experts teach here, including several Meilleurs Ouvriers de France (MOF), France's top chefs. ^{[52] [53]}

EHL follows market trends and new technologies, working closely with core companies. Student business projects allow companies to engage student groups in full-fledged work on real practical problems that need to be addressed. ^{[54] [55]}

Each year, students participate in a university job fair, where they can meet a potential employer for internship or permanent employment. ^{[56] [57]}

The business incubator was opened in 2012 to support startups in the restaurant and hotel industry. ^{[58] [59]}

An International Consulting Center has been opened at EHL School, which is hosted by international leaders in hospitality and education. This center gives the school access to the opinions and experience of the best industry experts. ^{[60] [61]}

Through its subsidiary Lausanne Hospitality Consulting (LHC), the EHL Group provides consulting services and manager training in its offices in Switzerland, China and India. ^{[62] [63]} LHC has a well-developed network of certified schools that have gained worldwide fame. ^[64] To date, the EHL certifies the following schools: ^[65] • Escola de Hotelaria Universidade Estácio de Sá, Brazil • Beijing Hospitality Institute, China • Hanyang University Hospitality Academy, South Korea • Ecole Hoteliere Lavasa, India • Université La Sagesse, Department of Hospital Management, Lebanon • Centro de Estudios Superiores de San Ángel, Mexico • Dusit Thani College, Thailand • Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management, UAE • King Abdulaziz University Tourism Institute, Saudi Arabia • Ecole Superieure d'Hotellerie et de Restauration d'Alger Algeria

In November 2013, EHL acquired the Swiss School of Tourism and Hospitality (SSTH) in Passug, Switzerland. This school studies tourism, gastronomy and hospitality. ^{[66] [67]}

The EHL Alumni Association (AEHL) was established in 1926. ^{[68] [69]} About 500 former students entered it in their first year of existence. Among them were directors of prestigious hotels in Switzerland and abroad. ^[70] Today AEHL is a network of 25,000 active members in 120 countries. ^[71]

Notable alumni: ^{[72] [73]} • Bernhard Bohnenberger (1986), President, Six Senses Hotels, Resorts & Spas • Peter C. Borer (1975), COO at The Peninsula Hotels and COO at The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels Limited • Christopher W. Norton (1980), president, global product and operations at Four Seasons hotels and resorts • Georges Plassat (1972), CEO of Carrefour Group • Kurt Eduard Ritter (1970), CEO of The Rezidor • Hans Wiedemann (1978), managing director and board member at Badrutt's Palace • Christian Clerc (1992), president of hotel operations in Europe, the Middle East and A rike, hotels and resorts Four Seasons • Nathalie Seiler-Hayez (1995), managing director of Beau-Rivage Palace, Lausanne • Jacky Lorenzetti (1969), founder of the Fonica Group and president of Racing Métro 92 Rugby • Philippe Durand-Daguin (1965), founder Eurent Group • François Dussart (1990), Managing Director of Beau-Rivage Palace SA • Philippe Peverelli (1985), CEO of Montres Tudor SA (Rolex Group) • Alain Delamuraz (1988), Vice President and Marketing Director, Blancpain SA • Lorenzo Stoll (1996), CEO of Suisse Romande, Switzerland • Mathieu Jaton (1999), CEO of the Montreux Jazz Festival • Arnaud Bertrand (2008), founder of Housetrip • Dominique Seiler (1990), Head of Talent Acquisition, UBS Switzerland • Flo Sander (2001), managing director of iThink Consulting Group • Alain Kropf (1990), general manager, Royal Savoy Hotel, Lausanne • Tomas Feier (1992), general manager Disneyland Hotel, Association of European Hotel Managers • Christophe Laure (1990), general manager, InterContinental Le Grand Hotel, Paris • Michel Jauslin (1972), regional vice president, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts • Simon Rusconi (1990), vice president of operations Morgans hotel group • Claude Membrez (1990), general manager Palexpo • Andreas Bergmann (1997), CEO of TGV Lyria