Glion students shine at the EM Cup 2016
Some events teach, some events excite, but the best events are the ones that get you involved and interested. The EM Cup competition is truly one of these types of events. Perrine Simmenauer, a Glion...
View ArticleFaculty interview: Dr. Denise Shelley-Newnham
When interviewing a seasoned academic like Dr. Denise Shelley-Newnham, one expects to talk about a career in academics, but the path that lead Denise to Glion wasn’t a straight line at all. It all...
View ArticleFrom around the World
Do you ever find yourself dreaming about all the places in the world you would like to visit and know better? Do you ever wish to meet as many people from different countries as possible? If the answer...
View ArticlePreparing for natural disasters in hospitality and tourism
The earthquakes that devastated Japan and parts of South America last weekend remind us that natural disasters strike when we least expect, often without warning or time to prepare. Based on her own...
View ArticleWhy do we need F&B courses for ESE?
This year, for the first time, Glion’s Event, Sport and Entertainment management students are doing applied learning (hands-on courses) in food & beverage service. This was my experience in the...
View ArticleGlion London Magazine – April 2016
Discover the latest edition of the Glion London campus life magazine. This month: – Student Till tells us what’s been happening on campus with a visit to Waddesdon Manor – Alumnus Mark Britton Jones,...
View ArticleSherpa Tendi at Glion to raise funds and take the Glion flag up Everest
Everest summiteer, Sherpa Tendi came all the way from the Himalayas to Glion to share stories from the “Top of the World” and raise funds for Forward for Nepal. The Gorkha Earthquake In April 2015 an...
View ArticleFundraising events with the Glion Charity Committee
Last week, the Bull & Bear Bar in Bulle was filled with live music, dancing, drinks and conversation, all for a good cause: Glion’s Charity Committee. This fundraising event united Glion students...
View ArticleHealthy habits for hospitality lifestyles
This semester, students and staff at GIHE have enjoyed several health awareness initiatives, including Health Week, that encourage students to create healthy habits for a balanced lifestyle. Healthy...
View ArticleWhy study Event Management in London?
The news is out: Glion’s Event, Sport and Entertainment Management program is now being offered at Glion London. Since it began in Switzerland in 2001, the ESE program has come a long way. It started...
View ArticleGlion London Magazine – May 2016
Discover the latest edition of the Glion London campus life magazine. This month: – Lucile Falguieres, from France, is studying online for her Master of Business Administration (MBA) in International...
View ArticleHospitality start-ups and incubators at Glion’s MSc Conference
In April, Glion Institute of Higher Education hosted the Glion Start-up Lab, an interactive conference featuring speakers from rising hospitality start-ups, crowdfunding platforms, incubators, and the...
View ArticleUnderstanding Geopolitics & pursuing a global career
The link between geopolitics and hospitality is complex yet evident. Crystal Cavin, Glion Institute of Higher Education’s faculty expert on geopolitics, talks about why hospitality leaders need to...
View ArticleApplied Business Project on Brand Ambassadors, from the MBA in Hospitality
Students of the MBA in International Hospitality and Service Industries Management conducted an Applied Business Project on the topic of “Brand Ambassadors: The Profile of an Ex-World Champion in...
View ArticleThe value of costs explained by Glion’s new Doctor (DBA) Raffi Chammassian
In March 2016, Glion’s Graduate School finance faculty gained a new doctor: Dr. Raffi G. Chammassian successfully defended his Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) thesis at the Grenoble Ecole...
View ArticleDesigning a luxury brand experience in Milan
Yasmin Lukatah talks about creating a unique luxury brand experience for the Luxury Brand Management degree specialization workshop at Domus Academy, done during Design Week 2016 in Milan. What did you...
View ArticleThe remarkable past of Jon-Hans Coetzer, new CAO of Glion
Glion’s Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Jon-Hans Coetzer shares his views on communication skills and some surprising stories from his past. Last month, Glion’s new Chief Academic Officer (CAO), Dr....
View ArticleGlion around the world – Diary of an intern
I caught up with fellow Glioner Melina Levan, currently in her 3rd Semester of the Bachelor Degree, to ask her a few questions about her Rooms Division & Front Office Internship at La Renaissance...
View ArticleCrowdfunding in Switzerland: Highlights of the 1st #CrowdTuesday
The first #CrowdTuesday in Switzerland took place April 26th on the Bulle campus of Glion Institute of Higher Education. This networking event was organized by the European Crowdfunding Network and...
View ArticleThe good, the bad and the ugly of hospitality business dress code
Just in time for the back-to-campus rush, here are a few resources and insights into the importance and the codes of business attire, plus a few quick fixes for business attire problems. Glion’s...
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